Maritzburg College
KwaZulu-Natal · Umgungundlovu
About Maritzburg College
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Maritzburg College is classified as a Q5 school, which means it serves the least impoverished communities and receives the smallest government subsidy per learner.
Fee Status
Maritzburg College is a fee-charging school. Prospective parents should contact the school directly for information regarding the current fee structure and any available bursaries or payment plans.
Section 21 Status
Maritzburg College operates under Section 20 of the South African Schools Act, meaning the provincial education department manages the school's budget centrally.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Maritzburg College reported a total enrollment of 1,252 learners with a teaching staff of 107 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 12:1, enabling relatively small class sizes and individualized attention.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Maritzburg College is situated in Pelham, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Umgungundlovu education district, specifically within the Pmb Central circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Umgungundlovu, under the The Msunduzi Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: 54 College Road, Pelham, Pietermaritzburg, 3200. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 398, Pietermaritzburg, 3200.
Curriculum & Academics
Maritzburg College is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Maritzburg College was historically administered under the House Of Assembly(hoa) education department. The House of Assembly (HOA) was the education department established for white learners during the Apartheid era. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by municipality and the school buildings are owned by municipality.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Maritzburg College are advised to contact the school directly for the most current information regarding:
- Grade intake availability for the upcoming academic year
- Transfer and mid-year admission procedures
- School fee structure and payment options
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
54 College Road, Pelham, Pietermaritzburg, 3200
Postal
P.o. Box 398, Pietermaritzburg, 3200
Phone
+27 33 342 9376Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500199800
Department of Basic Education
Data source: The information on this page is sourced from the Department of Basic Education's EMIS (Education Management Information System) annual Snap Survey (2025). While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, some fields may contain incomplete data where information was not provided by the institution during the survey period. Contact details are as reported by the school. We recommend verifying important information directly with the school before making decisions based on this data.