Grade 8 – 12
High School
Through excellent work ethic, committed teacher support, and an Emotional Intelligence (EQ) focussed programme, our girls have achieved a 100% pass rate for more than four decades. We teach our girls to believe the best in themselves, and others.
About High School
The girls’ final phase of their school career is most important and that’s why at St Mary’s, our committed teaching staff do everything they can to inspire our girls and help them become remarkable women – and the results speak for themselves.
Our Boarding facility, offered from Grade 8 to Grade 12, is a fun, safe, and secure environment which helps foster a strong sense of sisterhood, and gives girls the opportunity to get involved in school activities beyond the classroom.
We instil Christian values, encouraging our girls to nurture and grow their spiritual life through regular Chapel attendance.
The focus is on Healthy Heart, Healthy Mind and Healthy Body, which allows the girls to use all the opportunities at their disposal to ensure they become remarkable women.
High School
Academics
Our girls pride themselves in achieving excellence. Our teachers ensure that girls stay motivated and are encouraged to achieve their personal best at all times, in every situation.
We provide a quality education and it’s precisely the reason why we believe in smaller class sizes per grade with a maximum of 25 girls in a class. This ensures every girl receives the attention and support daily that she requires.
As a school, we recognise the need for learning skills beyond the curriculum. Our Thrilling Thursday for Grade 8 and iWoza Wednesday programme for Grade 9 has run for a couple of years now. The girls are exposed to techniques to help them think creatively and work collaboratively in Project-based learning situations – broadening their perspectives and looking at issues which may have no right or wrong answer.
GET (Grade 8 and Grade 9) subjects
- Chaplain’s Lesson
- Consumer Studies
- Dramatic Arts
- EMS (Economic Management Studies)
- English
- First Additional Language - Afrikaans or isiZulu
- Geography
- History
- IT (Information Technology)
- Library
- Life Orientation
- Life Sciences
- Mathematics
- Media Skills
- Music
- Natural Sciences
- Physical Sciences
- Grade 8 - Thrilling Thursday
- Visual Arts
- Grade 9 - iWoza Wednesday
Modules (Grade 8)
- Coding/Robotics and Design
- isiZulu Culture
- Green Chemistry
- Biomimicry
- Life Skills
- Art
- Face to Face EQ
- Sustainable Consumption
Modules (Grade 9)
- A music module
- Designing more in the Makerspace
- Business Studies/Entrepreneurial module
- Life Orientation
FET (Grade 10 to Grade 12) – girls study 7 subjects
- Advanced Programme English (additional subject)
- Advanced Programme Maths (additional subject)
- Afrikaans
- Business Studies
- Computer Applications Technology
- Consumer Studies
- Dramatic Arts
- English
- Geography
- Global Perspectives (Compulsory subject for Grade 10)
- History
- isiZulu
- Information Technology
- Life Orientation
- Life Science
- Mathematics
- Mathematical Literacy
- Music
- Physical Sciences
- Visual Arts
High School
Sport
At St Mary’s, we believe that our girls experience true success by participating in sporting activities.
We have a variety of sporting programmes on offer – each of which are aimed at suiting every girls’ needs whether they are on the field or involved in an exercise activity. Our Lifestyle Programme affords girls the opportunity to exercise and maintain a healthy lifestyle while enjoying the varied activities on offer. We encourage our girls to participate and get involved where they can, because character is developed through embracing both success and failure. This, in turn, helps them become remarkable sportswomen.
Sports on offer
- Action Netball
- Athletics
- Netball
- Badminton
- Soccer and soccer skills
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Diving
- Swimming
- Equestrian (Official School Sport)
- Tennis
- Hockey
- Indoor Hockey
- Squash
- Waterpolo
- Karate - paid for extra with an external Karate Club
Lifestyle Programme
- Boot Camp
- Cumba
- Run Strong
- HR Workout
- Stretch & Tone
- Skip Set
- Shape
- Kettle Bells & Bands
- Strength & Conditioning
- Step
Wellness programmes
- Biokinetics
- Injury Assessment
- Functional Strength and Conditioning
- Physiotherapy
- High Performance Conditioning
High School
Culture
At St Mary’s we offer our girls the chance to develop their curiosity, character, confidence and talents through cultural activities to inspire and help build their imagination.
Cultural activities that we offer
- African Music Ensemble
- Jazz Band
- Ballet**
- Marimba Band
- Modern Dance, Hip Hop and Contemporary**
- Art Projects like ceramics
- Orchestra
- Choir
- Photography Club
- President’s Award*
- Christian Fellowship
- Saxophone Ensemble
- Confirmation
- String Group
- Debating
- Saints Who Serve
- SMILE
- Eco-School Club
- Flute Group
- Toastmasters
- School Production
- Inter house plays, singing and dancing
- Social Awareness
- Technology Club
- International Exchange*
- SOAR (Saints on Air Radio)
- Regular Service Opportunities
- Outreach Opportunities
- Worship Team
*These are paid-for extras · **These are paid-for extras and do not meet the requirements for school awards
High School
Facilities
The following facilities are offered for our High School girls:
Facilities offered
- Amphitheatre
- 2 Heated Swimming Pools
- Badminton Courts
- 1m Diving Board
- Chapel
- Indoor Sports Hall (Indoor Hockey, Badminton, Netball, Basketball and Squash)
- Drama Studio
- Dance Studio
- Netball Courts (1 Indoor and 8 outdoor)
- Lighthouse (Chaplain’s Classroom)
- 2 Sports Fields (Soccer, Netball, Athletics)
- Recording Studio
- Saints Café
- 2 Squash Courts
- School Hall
- Sanatorium
- Saints Studio (lifestyle programme)
- 7 Tennis Courts
- Soundscapes (St Mary’s Music School)
- Water-based Astroturf with lights
High School
Quick FAQ
Fees & Admissions
Annual Fees 2026
Fixed billings per year. A 5% discount applies to fees paid in full by 31 January. Administration Fee on Application: R750.
031 764 9800Grade 8 & 9
R175 340
R169 205 if paid in full by 31 January
Grade 10
R178 660
R172 410 if paid in full by 31 January
Grade 11 & 12
R180 420
R174 105 if paid in full by 31 January
Grade 8 & 9 with boarding
R319 400
R308 225 if paid in full by 31 January
Grade 10 with boarding
R322 720
R311 425 if paid in full by 31 January
Grade 11 & 12 with boarding
R324 480
R313 125 if paid in full by 31 January
What comes next
Boarding
Our boarding facility, offered from Grade 8 to Grade 12, is a fun, safe, and secure environment which helps foster a strong sense of sisterhood.