St Mary's Primary School
Bloemfontein, Free State · Motheo
About St Mary's Primary School
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
St Mary's Primary School is classified as a Q4 school, which means it serves communities with lower poverty levels and may charge school fees.
Fee Status
St Mary's Primary School 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 Primary 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 curriculum without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, St Mary's Primary School reported a total enrollment of 1,424 learners with a teaching staff of 41 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 35:1, 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
St Mary's Primary School is situated in Bloemfontein (Bochabela), within the Free State province. The school falls under the Motheo education district, specifically within the 3 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Mangaung, under the Mangaung local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: 3401 Goronyane Street, Bochabela, Bloemfontein, 9323. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 16031, Batho, 9323.
Curriculum & Academics
St Mary's Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
St Mary's Primary School was historically administered under the Independent education department. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the Free State Department of Education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by state and the school buildings are owned by state.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at St Mary's Primary 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
- School fee structure and payment options
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
3401 Goronyane Street, Bochabela, Bloemfontein, 9323
Bloemfontein, Free State
Postal
P.o. Box 16031, Batho, 9323
Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
440303131
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.