St Mary's Hospital Nursing College NPC is a private nursing college located at 1 Abbot Francis Rd, Mariannhill, near Pinetown, KwaZulu-Natal. It occupies ground-floor premises within St Mary's Hospital, with student residences on the three floors above, reflecting a close operational relationship with the hospital. According to the college's own website, it was established in 1933 and was registered as a Section 21 (non-profit) entity with three directors in 2007. The college offers South African Nursing Council (SANC)-regulated programmes, including a Diploma in Nursing (SANC R171) and an Advanced Diploma in Midwifery (SANC R1479/R1497). However, as of April 2026, the college's accreditation status has come under serious scrutiny: SANC suspended the Diploma in Nursing programme for the 2026 intake after it emerged the college had been teaching and enrolling students under only conditional (not full) accreditation, in violation of SANC regulations. This left approximately 57 students (30 first-year, 27 second-year) in limbo, with SANC and college management engaging in discussions over reallocation to accredited institutions or reimbursement. No independent confirmation of current DHET registration was found. Given this active regulatory dispute, prospective students should verify accreditation status directly with SANC before enrolling.
Qualifications & Programmes
- Diploma in Nursing (SANC R171) – 3 years
- Advanced Diploma in Midwifery (SANC R1479/R1497) – 1 year, for registered nurses; listed on the college site as 'to be offered'