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St Nicholas Diocesan School
Pietermaritzburg Central, KwaZulu-Natal
St Nicholas Diocesan School is a private combined school in Pietermaritzburg Central, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Umgungundlovu education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a combined school. In 2025 it had 648 learners and 16 educators, about 40.5 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) | 648 |
| Educators (2025) | 16 |
| Learners per educator | 40.5 (province average 12.2) Fewer learners per educator than 1% of 103 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 500276390 |
Address and location
| Street address | 34 Loop Street,pietermaritzburg,3200 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O.Box 3310,pietermaritzburg,3200 |
| Town | Pietermaritzburg Central |
| Province | KwaZulu-Natal |
| Education district | Umgungundlovu |
| Circuit | Elandskop |
| Municipality | The Msunduzi Local Municipality |
| Ward | 52205027 |
| Former department | House of Assembly(HOA) |
Admissions
Independent schools run their own admissions. Contact the school for application dates, fees and entrance requirements.
Questions about St Nicholas Diocesan School
Is St Nicholas Diocesan School a public or private school?
St Nicholas Diocesan School is a private combined school, registered with the Department of Basic Education as an independent school.
How much are the fees at St Nicholas Diocesan School?
Independent schools set their own fees, so contact the school for its current fee schedule, registration fee and deposit.
How many learners are at St Nicholas Diocesan School?
648 learners and 16 educators (about 40.5 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 1% of 103 similar schools in KwaZulu-Natal.
What is the EMIS number of St Nicholas Diocesan School?
Its EMIS number is 500276390.
Where is St Nicholas Diocesan School?
34 Loop Street,pietermaritzburg,3200. It is in Pietermaritzburg Central, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Umgungundlovu education district. Phone 033 345 1566.
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