Maritzburg Christian School
KwaZulu-Natal · Umgungundlovu
About Maritzburg Christian School
Maritzburg Christian School provides combined school education as a independent school in Pelham,, KwaZulu-Natal. The school is administered under the Umgungundlovu education district. In 2025, the school reported 217 learners and 26 educators, resulting in a ratio of 8:1.
Governance & Funding
Fee Status
Maritzburg Christian School 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 Christian 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, Maritzburg Christian School reported a total enrollment of 217 learners with a teaching staff of 26 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 8:1, 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 Christian School is situated in Pelham,, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Umgungundlovu education district, specifically within the Richmond 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: 82 Topham Road, Pelham, Pietermaritzburg, 3209. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 100824, Scottville, 3209.
Curriculum & Academics
Maritzburg Christian School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the combined school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Maritzburg Christian 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 Maritzburg Christian 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
- School fee structure and payment options
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
82 Topham Road, Pelham, Pietermaritzburg, 3209
Postal
P.o. Box 100824, Scottville, 3209
Phone
+27 33 386 3370Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500199726
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.