Merchiston Preparatory School was founded in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa in 1892.
It was founded by Miss Agnes Rowe and Miss Elizabeth Allan who were inspired by Merchiston Castle School in Edinburgh, Scotland.
Merchiston is an established feeder school for Maritzburg College.
Again, it is closely based on the Merchiston Castle School motto of Ready Ay Ready.
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