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Maritzburg Preparatory School

PrimaryIndependent EMIS: 500103267

Bisley, UMGUNGUNDLOVU, KwaZulu-Natal

121
Learners
17:1
L:E Ratio
—
Quintile
Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025

What kind of school is Maritzburg Preparatory School?

Maritzburg Preparatory School is an independent primary school in Bisley, within the UMGUNGUNDLOVU education district of the KwaZulu-Natal. EMIS records it as a small school with 121 enrolled learners and 7 educators, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 17:1. EMIS classifies the location as to be updated.

Note: The Urban/Rural classification is sourced directly from EMIS and may reflect historical registration data. See Data Limitations.

Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025.

What You Should Know

Independent school

Privately-run with its own fee structure, curriculum flexibility, and admission policies. Registered with the Department of Education.

Small school

This school has 121 enrolled learners.

What is the learner-to-educator ratio at Maritzburg Preparatory School?

Learner-educator ratio relative to schools in the same quintile and phase. This includes all staff classified as educators (teachers, HODs, principals) — actual class sizes may differ.

Lower L:E ratio than 33%

(Independent Primary schools in KwaZulu-Natal)

What other schools are near Maritzburg Preparatory School?

Other schools within a few kilometres. Proximity does not imply similarity — these schools may serve different phases, quintiles, or communities.

The Grange Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ5
925 learners 26 educators 36:1
Lower L:E ratio than 3%
The Grange · 0.8km away
Bisley Park Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ5
681 learners 33 educators 21:1
Lower L:E ratio than 66%
Bisley · 1.2km away
Pelham Senior Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ5
632 learners 35 educators 18:1
Lower L:E ratio than 80%
Pelham · 1.7km away
Maritzburg Christian School
CombinedIndependent
217 learners 26 educators 8:1
Lower L:E ratio than 73%
Pelham, · 2.2km away
Pietermaritzburg Girls' High School
SecondaryPublicQ5
1,165 learners 69 educators 17:1
Lower L:E ratio than 79%
Scottsville · 2.2km away

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498 ALEXANDRA ROAD,3209
0333460966
admin@maritzburgprep.co.za
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School data: DBE EMIS Q3 2025. Matric results: NSC School Performance Report 2025. Infrastructure: NEIMS/EFMS 2021 (historical). Peer comparisons are based on schools within the same quintile, phase, and province. The learner-educator ratio includes all staff classified as educators — actual class sizes may differ. Learn about our methodology

Some data fields may not be available for all schools. Missing data is shown as '—' or 'Not available'. Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025.