The Board of Governors has set the below fee structure for 2027.
| Grade | Monthly (in Advance) | Termly (in Advance) | Annually in Advance (5% discount already taken out) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gr 000 | 3,200 | 9,600 | 36,480 |
| Gr 00 | 4,200 | 12,600 | 47,880 |
| Gr R | 5,050 | 15,150 | 57,570 |
| Gr 1 | 8,460 | 25,380 | 96,444 |
| Gr 2 | 8,600 | 25,800 | 98,040 |
| Gr 3 | 8,770 | 26,310 | 99,978 |
| Gr 4 | 8,980 | 26,940 | 102,372 |
| Gr 5 | 9,310 | 27,930 | 106,134 |
| Gr 6 | 9,830 | 29,490 | 112,062 |
| Gr 7 | 10,130 | 30,390 | 115,482 |
| Gr 8 | 11,710 | 35,130 | 133,494 |
| Gr 9 | 11,950 | 35,850 | 136,230 |
| Gr 10 | 12,280 | 36,840 | 139,992 |
| Gr 11 | 12,580 | 37,740 | 143,412 |
| Gr 12 | 13,520 | 40,560 | 154,128 |
Please note:
- School fees are payable in advance.
- An administration fee of R200 will be charged on returned debit orders.
- From 1 January 2027, interest will be levied on overdue balances.
- Learners with outstanding school fee balances may not participate in tours.
- A cash deposit fee of 3.5% will be levied when payment is made in cash.
- Fees paid by 31 December 2026 are eligible for a 5% annual discount.
Family Discount
A family discount to assist families with three or more children enrolled at the School will be applicable from January 2027. A discount equivalent to 10% of the applicable full monthly school fee shall be granted in respect of the third and each subsequent child currently enrolled at the School from the same family as per the school’s definition thereof. The discount shall apply to full-fee-paying students only and shall not be applicable to any family receiving a scholarship, bursary or other form of financial subsidisation. The sibling discount will not apply to fees that are overdue. The School reserves the right to determine the application and administration of this discount in accordance with its prevailing fee policies and conditions.
Debenture
A fully refundable debenture, excluding interest, of R16 000 is payable upon acceptance to the School for students in grades 1-12. For families with two or more children in grades 1-12 a maximum of R24 000 is required per family. The debenture system is utilized to fund existing and ongoing capital development.
For pupils in the pre-primary grades (grades 000, 00 and R) a non-refundable deposit of R5000 is payable upon acceptance to the school. This amount will then be offset against the fully refundable R16 000 debenture payable when the pupil enters grade 1. Thus on entry to grade 1, an R11 000 top-up will be payable towards the debenture – the amount will be due by 31 August of the year prior to the child entering grade 1. Pupils who are withdrawn from the school before entering grade 1 will forfeit the pre-primary deposit. For families with two or more children in pre-primary, a maximum family deposit of R7 500 is required.
Notice Period
Should a parent wish to terminate the learner’s enrolment at the School, they shall be obliged to give the school a full term’s notice in writing or one term’s fees in lieu of such notice, together with any other amounts due to the School. A full term is reckoned from the first teaching day of the term at the end of which the termination is to take effect.
Application Fee
All applicants are required to submit a non-refundable application fee (paid on submission of completed application form). Should a pupil be accepted, an additional non-refundable enrolment fee is payable.
| Pre-Primary (Gr 000 to Gr R) | Prep and College (Gr 1 – Gr 12) | |
| Application Fee | R200 | R500 |
| Enrolment Fee | R800 | R500 |
Banking Details
| Account Name | Merrifield Prep School and College |
| Bank Name | ABSA |
| Branch Name | Business Banking EL |
| Branch Code | 632 005 |
| Account Number | 408 787 7002 |
| Account Type | Current |
| Reference | Child’s full name |
| Proof of Payment | khorsley@mpsc.co.za |
Click below to download a PDF copy of the official communication from the Board of Governors which contains everything mentioned above.