Marymount Senior Secondary School 2027 Applications and Fees, Schoolhive

On this page, you will find a full profile of Marymount Senior Secondary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Mosel, Uitenhage, Marymount Senior Secondary School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

498

Learners

Educators

QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.

Funding status

Public

Sector

Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Marymount Senior Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q4. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for Marymount Senior Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

In 2025, 87 matric candidates from Marymount Senior Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 70.1% passed. That is a step back from the previous two years.

Year	Candidates wrote	Achieved NSC	Pass rate
2023	90	80	88.9%
2024	76	66	86.8%
2025	87	61	70.1%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Marymount Senior Secondary School offered results across 7 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Life Sciences had the strongest result, at 100%.

Subject	Wrote	Achieved	Pass rate
Mathematics	23	18	78.3%
Mathematical Literacy	54	51	94.4%
Physical Sciences	21	19	90.5%
Life Sciences	32	32	100.0%
Accounting	11	7	63.6%
Business Studies	55	46	83.6%
English First Additional Language	76	76	100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Nelson Mandela district

Walmer Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,290 learners against Marymount Senior Secondary School's 498; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.6% against Marymount Senior Secondary School's 70.1%.
Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,736 learners against Marymount Senior Secondary School's 498; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 85.7% against Marymount Senior Secondary School's 70.1%.
Ndzondelelo High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,668 learners against Marymount Senior Secondary School's 498; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 85.7% against Marymount Senior Secondary School's 70.1%.
Kwamagxaki Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,655 learners against Marymount Senior Secondary School's 498; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.1% against Marymount Senior Secondary School's 70.1%.
Alfonso Arries Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,606 learners against Marymount Senior Secondary School's 498; is a public primary school, a different phase than Marymount Senior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Uitenhage

Uitenhage Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Marymount Senior Secondary School, 1,368 compared with 498; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.9% against Marymount Senior Secondary School's 70.1%.
Dalrose Full Service School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,124 learners against Marymount Senior Secondary School's 498; is a public primary school, a different phase than Marymount Senior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Caritas Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Marymount Senior Secondary School, 987 compared with 498; is a public primary school, a different phase than Marymount Senior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Dower Practising School is noticeably bigger, teaching 921 learners against Marymount Senior Secondary School's 498; is a public primary school, a different phase than Marymount Senior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
High School Brandwag is noticeably bigger, teaching 850 learners against Marymount Senior Secondary School's 498; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.6% against Marymount Senior Secondary School's 70.1%.

Admissions

How to apply

Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.

Provincial admissions

Applying to Marymount Senior Secondary School for 2027

Marymount Senior Secondary School is a public school, so admission for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 for 2027 is handled through the Eastern Cape Department of Education's process; late applications are submitted via the Eastern Cape Admissions Platform. For Grades 2 to 7 and 9 to 12, parents apply directly at the school. See the full Eastern Cape School Application Process Guide for the documents you'll need.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address: 33 Dalton Avenue, Mosel, Uitenhage, 6229
Postal: Ave, Uitenhage, 6229
Telephone: 041 992 5920
EMIS number: 200100494

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Frequently asked questions

Are applications open at Marymount Senior Secondary School?

Application windows are set by the school and the provincial education department rather than on one fixed national calendar, so the surest way to know is to ask Marymount Senior Secondary School directly, on 041 992 5920, what its current 2027 intake dates are.

How do you apply to Marymount Senior Secondary School?

Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.

Is Marymount Senior Secondary School the best school in Uitenhage?

On the numbers that are published, Marymount Senior Secondary School's matric pass rate of 70.1% is lower than HOëRSKOOL BRANDWAG's 96.6%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.

How many other schools are there in Uitenhage besides Marymount Senior Secondary School?

Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Uitenhage, including Uitenhage Secondary School.

How big are the classes at Marymount Senior Secondary School?

Marymount Senior Secondary School reported 498 learners and 18 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 28 learners per educator. That's a whole-school average rather than a per-class figure, since actual class sizes vary by grade and subject.

Do you pay school fees at Marymount Senior Secondary School?

Yes, Marymount Senior Secondary School is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.

What are Marymount Senior Secondary School's matric results like?

Marymount Senior Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 70.1%, in 2025. That's down from 88.9% in 2023.

Is Marymount Senior Secondary School a public or private school?

Marymount Senior Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.

How can I contact Marymount Senior Secondary School?

You can call 041 992 5920. It is located at 33 Dalton Avenue, Mosel, Uitenhage, 6229.