Start your son’s St Charles College journey

Thank you for your interest in applying to St Charles College in Pietermaritzburg.

We welcome applications across our through-school journey, from Pre-Primary, Year 000, through to Sixth Form College, Form 6. Whether your family is applying locally, relocating or applying from abroad, our Admissions Team is available to guide you through the process and help make each step clear.

When you are ready to apply, our online application portal makes it simple to submit your application and upload the required supporting documents.

FEE STRUCTURE
Grade 6 Open Weekend
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Simple steps
to enrol

Applying to St Charles College begins online.

Before starting your application, we recommend reviewing the current fee structure and preparing the supporting documents you will need to upload. Once your application has been submitted, the Admissions Team will review the information and guide you through the next steps.

Depending on your son’s entry point, this may include an interview, campus tour, class visit or further conversation with the relevant school team.

Application steps

  • Before applying, please review the current fee structure so that you understand the relevant tuition, boarding and payment information.

  • Make sure all required supporting documents are ready before starting the online application.

  • Complete the online application form and upload the required documents through the application portal.

  • Once your application has been received, the Admissions Team will contact you regarding the next steps.

Online Application Form

Prepare your application

Your application cannot proceed until all required documents have been submitted.

Please have the following ready before you begin:

01.
Copy of your son’s birth certificate

Or passport if he is not a South African citizen.

02.
Recent photograph of your son

03.
Most recent school report

For Pre-Primary boys who do not yet have a school report, only the birth certificate and photograph are required.

04.
Financial documents

A copy of both parents’ payslips, or three months’ bank statements if a parent owns a company.

There is no application fee.

Online Application Form

Important options to consider

Some families may need additional information depending on their son’s entry point, location or application route.

  • If you are an existing St Charles College parent applying for a sibling, please use the same email address listed in the St Charles College parent database.

    If you are unsure which email address is listed, or if your email address needs to be updated, please contact Admissions before beginning the application.

  • Scholarships are considered for Form 2 entry and may be awarded in academic, sport or music.

    Families interested in scholarships should first complete the admissions application and submit all required supporting documents. Applicants may apply for more than one scholarship type, where relevant.

    2028 FORM 2 SCHOLARSHIPS
    Academic and Sport Assessments will take place on Friday, 5 March 2027.
    Complete your scholarship application form here.

    Scholarship awards are competitive, limited and made at the discretion of the College. The Admissions Team can advise on the current scholarship process, timing, requirements and availability.

  • Open Weekend gives prospective boys and families an opportunity to experience St Charles College and learn more about life at the school.

    To find out more about our annual Open Weekend, visit the Open Weekend page or get in touch with our Admissions team.

  • Families applying from outside South Africa are encouraged to begin the admissions process early, as international enrolment may involve additional travel, visa, medical cover and payment requirements.

    Important steps may include receiving an acceptance letter from St Charles College, applying for a study permit from the country of residence, arranging South African medical cover, holding a valid passport and preparing return air tickets.
    Families should also keep electronic and certified copies of all travel documents and study visas to help prevent interruption to studies when documents need to be renewed.

    Further requirements may apply depending on the country of origin. Please review the fee structure and contact Admissions for guidance on the

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Pattern of gold crosses on a black background.

Ready to apply?

Take the next step in your son’s St Charles College journey.

Apply online, view the current fee structure or contact our Admissions Team for guidance on the best entry point for your son.

online application form