St Mary`s Secondary School

Mafikeng, North West ยท Ngaka Modiri Molema

Public Secondary School Q4

About St Mary`s Secondary School

With EMIS number 600102028, St Mary`s Secondary School is a public secondary school located in Mafikeng, North West, operating within the Ngaka Modiri Molema district. The 2025 academic year saw 724 enrolled learners instructed by 23 educators, resulting in a ratio of 31:1.

Governance & Funding

Quintile Classification

St Mary`s Secondary 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 Secondary 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 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, St Mary`s Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 724 learners with a teaching staff of 23 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 31:1, 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 Secondary School is situated in Mafikeng (Lomanyana), within the North West province. The school falls under the Ngaka Modiri Molema education district.

Administratively, the school is located in the Ngaka Modiri Molema District Municipality, under the Mahikeng Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.

The school's physical address is: St Marys Mission, Lomanyaneng Village, Mahikeng, 1747. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 127, Mafikeng, 2745.

Curriculum & Academics

St Mary`s Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a comprehensive curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.

History & Background

St Mary`s Secondary School was historically administered under the New Education Department education department. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the North West Department of Education.

Facilities & Infrastructure

The school's land is owned by church and the school buildings are owned by church.

Admissions

Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at St Mary`s 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
  • School fee structure and payment options
  • School uniform requirements and code of conduct
  • Open day events and registration periods

Address & Contact Details

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Address

St Marys Mission, Lomanyaneng Village, Mahikeng, 1747

Mafikeng, North West

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Postal

P.o. Box 127, Mafikeng, 2745

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Enrollment (2025)

Learners 724
Educators 23

Learner:Educator Ratio

31:1 learners per educator

Within typical range

Quick Info

SectorPublic
PhaseSecondary School
TypeOrdinary School
QuintileQ4
FocusComprehensive
Statusopen
DistrictNgaka Modiri Molema

EMIS Number

600102028

Department of Basic Education

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.