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St Mary`s Secondary School

Public secondary school, comprehensive specialisation · Lomanyana, Mafikeng, North West · Ngaka Modiri Molema district (Unknown circuit)

In Lomanyana, Mafikeng, St Mary`s Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. Its most recent matric class posted a 88.1% pass rate.

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

St Mary`s Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Lomanyana, Mafikeng. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

724
Learners
23
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Comprehensive
Specialisation
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q4 school, St Mary`s Secondary 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 Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 101 learners from St Mary`s Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 88.1% passed. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023998484.8%
202412411088.7%
20251018988.1%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

District comparison

Ngaka Modiri Molema district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Ngaka Modiri Molema district with St Mary`s Secondary School.

  • Gaetsho High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,836 learners against St Mary`s Secondary School's 724; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (89.5% against St Mary`s Secondary School's 88.1%).
  • Matlape Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,537 learners against St Mary`s Secondary School's 724; is a public primary school, a different phase than St Mary`s Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • More High School teaches considerably more learners than St Mary`s Secondary School, 1,479 compared with 724; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 92.9% against St Mary`s Secondary School's 88.1%.
  • George Madoda Primary School teaches considerably more learners than St Mary`s Secondary School, 1,377 compared with 724; is a public primary school, a different phase than St Mary`s Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Sol Plaatje Primary Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,347 learners against St Mary`s Secondary School's 724; is a public primary school, a different phase than St Mary`s Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.

Mafikeng

Zooming into Mafikeng, here are 5 other schools to compare against St Mary`s Secondary School.

  • Batswana Commercial Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than St Mary`s Secondary School, 1,262 compared with 724; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (86.6% against St Mary`s Secondary School's 88.1%).
  • J.m. Mosiane Primary School teaches considerably more learners than St Mary`s Secondary School, 1,260 compared with 724; is a public primary school, a different phase than St Mary`s Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Bakang - Selebo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than St Mary`s Secondary School, 1,190 compared with 724; is a public primary school, a different phase than St Mary`s Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Lomanyaneng Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,163 learners against St Mary`s Secondary School's 724; is a public primary school, a different phase than St Mary`s Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Danville Primary School teaches considerably more learners than St Mary`s Secondary School, 1,132 compared with 724; is a public primary school, a different phase than St Mary`s Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
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 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Provincial admissions

Applying to St Mary`s Secondary School for 2027

Because St Mary`s Secondary School is a public school in North West, 2027 learner registration is coordinated provincially rather than by the school alone, running from 8 April to 30 September 2026. Visit the North West Department of Education Learner Registration page for the registration process, or read the full North West School Application Process Guide for the complete requirements.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
St Marys Mission, Lomanyaneng Village, Mahikeng, 1747
Postal
P.o.box 127, Mafikeng, 2745
Telephone
078 720 3976
EMIS number
600102028

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at St Mary`s 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 St Mary`s Secondary School directly, on 078 720 3976, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to St Mary`s Secondary 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 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is St Mary`s Secondary School the best school in Mafikeng?
On the numbers that are published, St Mary`s Secondary School's 88.1% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of BATSWANA COMMERCIAL SECONDARY SCHOOL at 86.6%.
How many other schools are there in Mafikeng besides St Mary`s Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Mafikeng, including Batswana Commercial Secondary School.
How big are the classes at St Mary`s Secondary School?
St Mary`s Secondary School reported 724 learners and 23 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 31 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 Secondary School?
Yes, St Mary`s 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 St Mary`s Secondary School's matric results like?
St Mary`s Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 88.1%, in 2025. That's up from 84.8% in 2023.
Is St Mary`s Secondary School a public or private school?
St Mary`s Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact St Mary`s Secondary School?
You can call 078 720 3976. It is located at St Marys Mission, Lomanyaneng Village, Mahikeng, 1747.
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