Maritzburg Preparatory School
KwaZulu-Natal · Umgungundlovu
About Maritzburg Preparatory School
Serving the Bisley community in KwaZulu-Natal, Maritzburg Preparatory School operates as a independent primary school. The school is administered under the Umgungundlovu education district. In 2025, the school reported 121 learners and 7 educators, resulting in a ratio of 17:1.
Governance & Funding
Fee Status
Maritzburg Preparatory 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 Preparatory 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 Preparatory School reported a total enrollment of 121 learners with a teaching staff of 7 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 17:1, 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 Preparatory School is situated in Bisley, 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 not specified.
The school's physical address is: 498 Alexandra Road, 3209. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 101268, Scottville, 3209.
Curriculum & Academics
Maritzburg Preparatory School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Maritzburg Preparatory School was historically administered under the New 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 trust land.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Maritzburg Preparatory 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
498 Alexandra Road, 3209
Postal
P.o. Box 101268, Scottville, 3209
Phone
+27 33 346 0966Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500103267
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.