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St Mary's School Waverley
Anglican IEB girls' school in Waverley, founded 1888, running from age 5 through matric for around 1,200 pupils.
Curriculum
IEB
Fees, annual
ZAR 93k–218k
Ages
5 to 18
Pupils
~1,200
Founded
1888
Fees
Annual fees
| Year level | Age | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 000 | 3 | ZAR 93,050 |
| Grade 00 | 4 | ZAR 97,255 |
| Grade 0 | 5 | ZAR 118,730 |
| Grades 1-3 | 6 | ZAR 142,255 |
| Grade 4 | 9 | ZAR 160,925 |
| Grades 5-7 | 10 | ZAR 175,300 |
| Forms I-II | 13 | ZAR 200,500 |
| Forms III-V | 15 | ZAR 218,425 |
One-time fees
| Item | Age | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Development Levy (per annum) | ZAR 9,300 | |
| Weekly Boarding (per annum) | ZAR 149,600 | |
| Termly Boarding (per annum) | ZAR 163,790 |
Reviews
- Anglican IEB girls' school in Waverley, Johannesburg's oldest school, with a 100% matric pass rate stretching back to the IEB's start.
- Reddit consensus from local parents: extremely high academic results , one commenter cited around 70% of matriculants passing with an A average , and a long-standing reputation for being a high-pressure environment.
- Boarding is encouraged and bundled with scholarships in some cases. An old girl said boarding tends to be "a choice that is encouraged."
- Anglican identity centred on a chapel at the heart of the campus, weekly chapel assemblies, and termly Holy Communion.
- New performing- and visual-arts centre ("The Edge"), 530-seat theatre, dance studio and art studios cited as standouts in school write-ups.
Positives
- academic results. Long unbroken 100% matric pass rate; high distinction rates.
- arts facilities. The Edge arts centre, theatre and dance facilities feature in most write-ups.
Considerations
- academic pressure. Local parents flag the school as historically high-pressure.
- boarding culture. Boarding is a real part of the offer and tied to some scholarship packages.
- Anglican identity. Chapel-led ethos; girls attend weekly chapel and termly communion.
Leadership
Ms Deanne King
Deanne King has been the headmistress of St Mary’s School since 2008, leading the school with a focus on academic excellence and the holistic development of students. She emphasizes the importance of community service and the nurturing of values such as love, community, and integrity.
Accreditations
- Council of International Schools 01
Academic results
- Matric pass rate 2023 95.58%
- Bachelor degree pass 2023 75%
- Diploma pass 2023 22%
- Higher Certificate pass 2023 3%