Maris Stella Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Ugu
About Maris Stella Primary School
As a public primary school, Maris Stella Primary School provides education to learners in Maris Stella Mission, KwaZulu-Natal. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Ugu education district. For the 2025 academic year, 172 learners were enrolled, taught by 11 educators at a ratio of 16:1. The school is a no-fee institution, ensuring access to education without compulsory fees. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Maris Stella Primary School is classified as a Q1 school, which means it serves the most economically disadvantaged communities and receives the highest per-learner government allocation under the National Norms and Standards for School Funding.
Fee Status
As a Q1 institution, Maris Stella Primary School is designated as a no-fee school. Parents and guardians are not required to pay school fees, ensuring that financial circumstances do not bar learners from accessing quality education.
Section 21 Status
Maris Stella Primary School 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, Maris Stella Primary School reported a total enrollment of 172 learners with a teaching staff of 11 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 16:1, 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
Maris Stella Primary School is situated in Maris Stella Mission, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Ugu education district, specifically within the Ogwini circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Ugu, under the Ray Nkonyeni Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Off St Faiths Road, Marisstella Mission, Port Shepstone, 4240. For postal correspondence, use: Private Bag X721, Port Shepstone, 4240.
Curriculum & Academics
Maris Stella Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Maris Stella Primary School was historically administered under the Kwazulu Natal Education Department education department. 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 church and the school buildings are owned by church.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Maris Stella Primary School 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
- No-fee enrollment requirements
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
Off St Faiths Road, Marisstella Mission, Port Shepstone, 4240
Postal
Private Bag X721, Port Shepstone, 4240
Phone
+27 39 695 9352Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500199652
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.