Private high school

Mariannhill Secondary Independent School

Mariannhill, KwaZulu-Natal

Mariannhill Secondary Independent School is a private high school in Mariannhill, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Pinetown education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 533 learners and 27 educators, about 19.7 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for private high schools in KwaZulu-Natal (168 learners). In the 2025 matric exams, 97.1% of its 69 candidates passed (KwaZulu-Natal average: 90.6%). As an independent school it sets its own fees and admission requirements, so contact the school directly for current fees.

Matric (NSC) results

97.1% of the school's 69 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the KwaZulu-Natal average of 90.6%.

YearWrotePassedPass rateKwaZulu-Natal
20238887 98.9% 86.4%
20247676 100.0% 89.7%
20256967 97.1% 90.6%

Source: Department of Basic Education, 2025 NSC School Performance Report. Pass rate = candidates who achieved the NSC ÷ candidates who wrote. It doesn't show bachelor passes, distinctions or learners who left before Grade 12.

School facts

School typePrivate high school
Phase (DBE)Secondary School
SpecialisationSecondary Subjects
SectorIndependent (private)
Section 21No
Learners (2025)533
Educators (2025)27
Learners per educator19.7 (province average 12)
Fewer learners per educator than 10% of 41 similar schools
Urban or ruralUrban
EMIS number500199430
Exam centre number5412113

Address and location

Street addressSt Francis College,mariannhill,pinetown,3604
Postal addressP.O.Box 11003,marianhill,3601
TownMariannhill
ProvinceKwaZulu-Natal
Education districtPinetown
CircuitKwasanti
MunicipalityEthekwini Metropolitan Municipality
Ward59500015
Former departmentDepartment of Education & Training(DET)

Admissions

Independent schools run their own admissions. Contact the school for application dates, fees and entrance requirements.

Questions about Mariannhill Secondary Independent School

Is Mariannhill Secondary Independent School a public or private school?

Mariannhill Secondary Independent School is a private high school, registered with the Department of Basic Education as an independent school.

How much are the fees at Mariannhill Secondary Independent School?

Independent schools set their own fees, so contact the school for its current fee schedule, registration fee and deposit.

What is Mariannhill Secondary Independent School's matric pass rate?

97.1% of its 69 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 90.6% for KwaZulu-Natal. Earlier years: 2023 98.9%, 2024 100.0%.

How many learners are at Mariannhill Secondary Independent School?

533 learners and 27 educators (about 19.7 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 10% of 41 similar schools in KwaZulu-Natal.

What is the EMIS number of Mariannhill Secondary Independent School?

Its EMIS number is 500199430. Its exam centre number is 5412113.

Where is Mariannhill Secondary Independent School?

St Francis College,mariannhill,pinetown,3604. It is in Mariannhill, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Pinetown education district. Phone 031 700 2824.

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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.