St Mary's Diocesan School For Girls
Pretoria, Gauteng · Tshwane South
About St Mary's Diocesan School For Girls
St Mary's Diocesan School For Girls functions as a independent combined school in Pretoria, Gauteng, falling within the Tshwane South education district. The school recorded 825 learners and 92 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 9:1.
Governance & Funding
Fee Status
St Mary's Diocesan School For Girls is a fee-charging school. Prospective parents should contact the school directly for information regarding the current fee structure and any available bursaries or payment plans.
Section 21 Status
St Mary's Diocesan School For Girls operates under Section 20 of the South African Schools Act, meaning the provincial education department manages the school's budget centrally.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, St Mary's Diocesan School For Girls reported a total enrollment of 825 learners with a teaching staff of 92 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 9:1, enabling relatively small class sizes and individualized attention.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
St Mary's Diocesan School For Girls is situated in Pretoria (Hillcrest), within the Gauteng province. The school falls under the Tshwane South education district, specifically within the 3 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the City Of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality, under the City Of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: 182, Duxbury Road, Hillcrest, Pretoria. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 11379 Hatfield 0028.
Curriculum & Academics
St Mary's Diocesan School For Girls is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the combined school phase of basic education.
History & Background
St Mary's Diocesan School For Girls was historically administered under the House Of Assembly(hoa) education department. The House of Assembly (HOA) was the education department established for white learners during the Apartheid era. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the Gauteng Department of Education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by independent and the school buildings are owned by independent.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at St Mary's Diocesan School For Girls 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
- School fee structure and payment options
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
182, Duxbury Road, Hillcrest, Pretoria
Pretoria, Gauteng
Postal
P.o. Box 11379 Hatfield 0028
Phone
+27 12 366 0570Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
700211086
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.