Overview
St Mary's School for Girls is a independent combined school (Grades R–12) located in Waverley, Sandton, Gauteng, South Africa. It currently enrols 1,020 learners and is staffed by 132 educators (a learner-to-educator ratio of approximately 8:1), operating as a fee-charging school. It falls within the Johannesburg East education district.
Benchmark against nearby schools
Compared with 35 other combined schools in Sandton.
School fees
Private school fees vary widely. Request the official 2027 fee schedule from St Mary's School for Girls directly.
Private combined school (Grades R–12); fees set by the school.
Fee questions
How much are school fees at St Mary's School for Girls for 2027?
For 2027, St Mary's School for Girls falls within a r20,000 – r250,000+ per year (typical range) band and serves 1,020 learners in the Johannesburg East district. The SGB sets the precise fee annually; phone 011 531 1800 for the published amount.
Is St Mary's School for Girls a no-fee school?
No, St Mary's School for Girls is a fee-charging school in the Johannesburg East district. Annual fees are set by the SGB and apply to all enrolled learners.
What is the quintile of St Mary's School for Girls and what does it mean for fees?
St Mary's School for Girls operates as an independent school in Waverley, Sandton, Gauteng and is therefore not part of the public-school quintile system. All fees are determined privately by the school.
How to apply
St Mary's School for Girls accepts applications via the GDE Online Admissions online system, with confirmation handled by St Mary's School for Girls in the Johannesburg East education district. The steps and documents required for Grade R, Grade 1 or Grade 8 are detailed below.
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Confirm availability with St Mary's School for Girls
Call 011 531 1800 to confirm whether St Mary's School for Girls has open places for the year you're applying.
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Start the application
Register on the GDE Online Admissions portal when applications open and select St Mary's School for Girls as a preferred school.
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Submit your documents
Upload all required documents to the GDE Online Admissions portal before the published cut-off and keep your reference number.
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Pay any required deposits or fees
If accepted, St Mary's School for Girls (an SGB-funded school) may require a registration deposit. The exact amount is confirmed by the school.
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Confirm placement and enrol
Check your GDE Online Admissions dashboard for the placement outcome. If accepted, complete on-site registration at St Mary's School for Girls.
- Certified copy of the learner's birth certificate or ID
- Certified copies of both parents'/guardians' South African IDs (or passport/permit for non-citizens)
- Proof of residence (utility bill not older than 3 months)
- Latest school report
- Immunisation card / clinic card (especially for Grade R / Grade 1)
- Most recent end-of-year report from the previous school
- Transfer letter from the previous school (for Grade 8+ transfers)
Admissions questions
How do I apply to St Mary's School for Girls for the next school year?
To apply to St Mary's School for Girls for the next academic year, register on the GDE Online Admissions portal during the official admission window and select St Mary's School for Girls as a preferred school. GDE Online Admissions for Grade 1 and Grade 8 typically opens around July of the preceding year. For confirmation of available places, contact St Mary's School for Girls via phone 011 531 1800.
What documents do I need to apply at St Mary's School for Girls?
St Mary's School for Girls requires the following documents for admission: • Certified copy of the learner's birth certificate or ID • Certified copies of both parents'/guardians' South African IDs (or passport/permit for non-citizens) • Proof of residence (utility bill not older than 3 months) • Latest school report • Immunisation card / clinic card (especially for Grade R / Grade 1) Contact St Mary's School for Girls (phone 011 531 1800) for any school-specific requirements and to verify what must be uploaded to the GDE Online Admissions.