Providing top-quality education to boys from Form 2 to Form 6, we draw on our long and proud tradition, as well as our dynamic and forward-thinking ethos.
As the oldest boys’ school in KwaZulu-Natal, Maritzburg College has captured the loyalty and affection of boys past and present. We balance the significance of our traditions and legacy, with a focus on the future.
The result is a values-based school model developed around modern young men.
Our boys are our success story.
Maritzburg College is proud to be a member of the International Boys’ Schools Coalition (IBSC) which connects dedicated educators worldwide to discover the best learning practices for boys. Our staff are part of a coalition of professionals committed to advancing schools and the learning experience for boys.
Find out more about the IBSC here or on their website.
Amongst our Old Boys are men who have taken their place in the front ranks of society as business leaders and international sportsmen, men who relish success throughout their lives. There are also legions of regular, upstanding citizens. No matter their standing, our OCs are equipped to navigate the challenges and opportunities of life with courage and good cheer, upholding College values with steady character to make a positive contribution to the world.
Academics are paramount at Maritzburg College. Through highly-skilled and experienced teachers and modern facilities, every boy is given the skills, tools, and resources to explore and achieve excellence within his academic potential. Innovations around support and digital learning are additional key features at Maritzburg College.
College is a school that holds tremendous appeal for young sportsmen. With world-class facilities, high-quality coaching, and a focus on physical development, College is renowned for excellence on the sports field. The cornerstone of a healthy lifestyle, sport is a constructive pastime that entrenches positive habits and life skills.
Today, College is a public school where 105 educators teach the NSC curriculum to over 1000 boys on our expansive 25h campus. The College of today is a reflection and tribute to the College history. Our values remain, but our offering has evolved. As a result, our name is synonymous with academic excellence, an outstanding public boarding school, and a superlative sporting and cultural programme catering to the diverse interests and needs of modern young men.
An exceptional, relevant educational environment that accommodates and challenges the individual, ensuring life-long learning and success.
Maritzburg College has established itself as one of the leading South African schools, whose community manifests a strong sense of pride and belonging. We strive to help each boy prepare for life, so that he may fulfil his unique potential and take his place as a responsible citizen in an evolving South Africa. Maritzburg College seeks to achieve this by ensuring a balanced, stimulating, and dynamic educational environment; care for each boy; an observance of Christian values and school traditions; and the pursuit of excellence in all endeavours.