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St Mary's P/S Primary School

Public primary school · Bochabela, Bloemfontein, Free State · Motheo district (3 circuit)

In Bochabela, Bloemfontein, St Mary's P/S Primary School operates as a public primary school. The school's roll stands at roughly 1,424 learners.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about St Mary's P/S Primary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

St Mary's P/S Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Bochabela, Bloemfontein. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

1,424
Learners
41
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q4 school, St Mary's P/S Primary School sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact St Mary's P/S Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Motheo district

5 other schools in Motheo district, for comparison against St Mary's P/S Primary School.

  • Commtech Cs/S Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than St Mary's P/S Primary School, 2,208 compared with 1,424; is a public secondary school, a different phase than St Mary's P/S Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 98.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point St Mary's P/S Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Grassland S/S Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than St Mary's P/S Primary School, 2,137 compared with 1,424; is a public secondary school, a different phase than St Mary's P/S Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 97.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point St Mary's P/S Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kagisho Cs/S Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,996 learners against St Mary's P/S Primary School's 1,424; is a public secondary school, a different phase than St Mary's P/S Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point St Mary's P/S Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Brebner S/S Secondary School is a similar size to St Mary's P/S Primary School, with 1,940 learners against 1,424; is a public secondary school, a different phase than St Mary's P/S Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 91% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point St Mary's P/S Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Seemahale S/S Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as St Mary's P/S Primary School, at 1,940 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than St Mary's P/S Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 92% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point St Mary's P/S Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Bloemfontein

Zooming into Bloemfontein, here are 5 other schools to compare against St Mary's P/S Primary School.

  • Commtech Cs/S Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than St Mary's P/S Primary School, 2,208 compared with 1,424; is a public secondary school, a different phase than St Mary's P/S Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 98.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point St Mary's P/S Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Grassland S/S Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than St Mary's P/S Primary School, 2,137 compared with 1,424; is a public secondary school, a different phase than St Mary's P/S Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 97.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point St Mary's P/S Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kagisho Cs/S Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,996 learners against St Mary's P/S Primary School's 1,424; is a public secondary school, a different phase than St Mary's P/S Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point St Mary's P/S Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Brebner S/S Secondary School is a similar size to St Mary's P/S Primary School, with 1,940 learners against 1,424; is a public secondary school, a different phase than St Mary's P/S Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 91% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point St Mary's P/S Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Unity P/S Primary School is a similar size to St Mary's P/S Primary School, with 1,882 learners against 1,424, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 1 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
3401 Goronyane Street, Bochabela, Bochabela, Bloemfontein, 9323
Postal
Po Box 16031, Batho, 9323
EMIS number
440303131

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at St Mary's P/S Primary School?
No phone number or email is on record for St Mary's P/S Primary School on Schoolhive, so the surest way to check its current 2027 application window is to visit the school in person or ask the the Free State education department, since admission dates are set by the school and the province rather than on one fixed national calendar.
How do you apply to St Mary's P/S Primary School?
Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 1 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is St Mary's P/S Primary School the best school in Bloemfontein?
No matric pass rate is on record for St Mary's P/S Primary School to compare with other schools nearby; like other schools nearby, its funding quintile and fee status are published above instead.
How many other schools are there in Bloemfontein besides St Mary's P/S Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Bloemfontein, including Commtech Cs/S.
How big are the classes at St Mary's P/S Primary School?
St Mary's P/S Primary School reported 1,424 learners and 41 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 35 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 St Mary's P/S Primary School?
Yes, St Mary's P/S Primary 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.
Is St Mary's P/S Primary School a public or private school?
St Mary's P/S Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact St Mary's P/S Primary School?
It is located at 3401 Goronyane Street, Bochabela, Bochabela, Bloemfontein, 9323.
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