Maritzburg Preparatory School

498 Alexandra Road, Bisley, Pietermaritzburg

PrivatePrimaryGr RRR-4

True cost per year · 2027 fees · entry grade

R34,140

Includes R920 not on the fee sheet

On the fee sheet (2027)

School fees per yearR33,220
Monthly fee11 payments a yearR3,020
Registration (once)Not published by school
Deposit (once)Not published by school
Once-off to startNot published by school

About these fees

Independent school, Pre-School (Gr RRR/RR and Gr R) and Gr 1 to 4; Gr 5 is added in 2028, Gr 6 in 2029 and Gr 7 in 2030. Fees shown are for Pre-School Gr RRR/RR: R33,220 a year, or R3,020 a month (the sheet says 'Per Annum 11 months'; fees run 1 January to 1 November 2027). Fees differ by grade (see grade list). Every learner also pays medical insurance R240 and ISASA R240 (each once-off, in January) and Pop Up (outings, shows, events) R440 a year. A stationery fee is due by 1 November 2026 (Gr RR/RRR R1,450; Gr R R1,700; Gr 1 to 3 R2,050; Gr 4 R2,250); the sheet does not say how often, so ask the school. Optional aftercare: R750 a month for 10 months (February to November), or R75 per day casual. Early settlement discounts exist; contact the bursar before 1 December 2026. The sheet lists no registration or enrolment fee.

Hidden costs, not on the fee sheet

Medical insuranceR240 a year · Paid in January each year (2027 schedule: 'Once off paid in January')R240 a year
ISASA (Independent School Association fee)R240 a year · Paid in January each year (2027 schedule: 'Once off paid in January')R240 a year
Pop Up (outings, shows, events)R440 a yearR440 a year

Might also apply to you

Not in the total above: only some families pay these.

Aftercare, casual daily rateOptional · Optional; per dayR75 per day
Stationery (Gr RRR-RR)Only some learners · 2027 stationery, due by 1 November 2026R1,450 a year
Stationery (Gr R)Gr R only · 2027 stationery, due by 1 November 2026R1,700 a year
Stationery (Gr 1-3)Gr 1-3 only · 2027 stationery, due by 1 November 2026R2,050 a year
Stationery (Gr 4)Gr 4 only · 2027 stationery, due by 1 November 2026R2,250 a year

Fees by grade (2027)

Gr RRR/RRR33,220 a year
Gr RR37,675 a year
Gr 1-3R43,560 a year
Gr 4R46,750 a year

Not published yet: Aftercare, Transport

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Checked 12 Nov 2026 against the school's 2027 fee schedule. Sources: maritzburgprep.co.za. Spot a wrong price? Email info@schoolmap.co.za. We check every report within a week and fix the page if it's wrong. Always confirm fees with the school before you apply.

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