Maris Stella School

Maris Stella School is a private combined school in Berea, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Umlazi education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a combined school. In 2025 it had 535 learners and 68 educators, about 7.9 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for private combined schools in KwaZulu-Natal (380 learners). As an independent school it sets its own fees and admission requirements, so contact the school directly for current fees.

School facts

School type	Private combined school
Phase (DBE)	Combined School
Sector	Independent (private)
Section 21	No
Learners (2025)	535
Educators (2025)	68
Learners per educator	7.9 (province average 12.2)
Urban or rural	Urban
EMIS number	500302290

Address and location

Street address	558 Essenwood Road,essenwood,berea,4067
Postal address	P.O.Box 37596,overport,4067
Town	Berea
Province	KwaZulu-Natal
Education district	Umlazi
Circuit	Durban West
Municipality	Ethekwini Metropolitan Municipality
Ward	59500027
Former department	House of Assembly(HOA)

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Admissions

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