Mary Waters Secondary School
Grahamstown, Eastern Cape · Sarah Baartman
About Mary Waters Secondary School
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Mary Waters Secondary School is classified as a Q3 school, which means it serves communities with moderate poverty levels and qualifies as a no-fee institution.
Fee Status
As a Q3 institution, Mary Waters Secondary School is designated as a no-fee school. Parents and guardians are not required to pay school fees, ensuring that financial circumstances do not bar learners from accessing quality education.
Section 21 Status
Mary Waters Secondary School is a Section 21 school, meaning the School Governing Body (SGB) manages its own budget. This financial autonomy allows the school to make independent decisions regarding its operational needs without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Mary Waters Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 854 learners with a teaching staff of 27 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 32:1, reflecting a moderate class size typical of South African schools.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Mary Waters Secondary School is situated in Grahamstown (Hlalani Villa), within the Eastern Cape province. The school falls under the Sarah Baartman education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Cacadu District Municipality, under the Makana Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: Lavender Valley, Grahamstown, 6139. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 2124, Grahamstown, 6140.
Curriculum & Academics
Mary Waters Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Mary Waters Secondary School was historically administered under the House Of Representatives(hor) education department. The House of Representatives administered education for coloured learners during the Apartheid era. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the Eastern Cape Department of Education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by government and the school buildings are owned by public.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Mary Waters Secondary School are advised to contact the school directly for the most current information regarding:
- Grade intake availability for the upcoming academic year
- Transfer and mid-year admission procedures
- No-fee enrollment requirements
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
Lavender Valley, Grahamstown, 6139
Grahamstown, Eastern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 2124, Grahamstown, 6140
Phone
+27 46 636 1690Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200100493
Department of Basic Education
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Data source: The information on this page is sourced from the Department of Basic Education's EMIS (Education Management Information System) annual Snap Survey (2025). While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, some fields may contain incomplete data where information was not provided by the institution during the survey period. Contact details are as reported by the school. We recommend verifying important information directly with the school before making decisions based on this data.