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Private high school
St Mary's Boarding Secondary School
KwaZulu-Natal, KwaZulu-Natal
St Mary's Boarding Secondary School is a private high school in KwaZulu-Natal, KwaZulu-Natal, in the King Cetshwayo education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 186 learners and 8 educators, about 23.3 learners per educator. That makes it about the same size as the average for private high schools in KwaZulu-Natal (168 learners). As an independent school it sets its own fees and admission requirements, so contact the school directly for current fees.
School facts
| School type | Private high school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Secondary School |
| Specialisation | Secondary Subjects |
| Sector | Independent (private) |
| Learners (2025) | 186 |
| Educators (2025) | 8 |
| Learners per educator | 23.3 (province average 12) Fewer learners per educator than 7% of 41 similar schools |
| EMIS number | 500505901 |
Address and location
| Street address | Obuka- Luwamba, Melmoth, 3835 |
|---|---|
| Town | KwaZulu-Natal |
| Province | KwaZulu-Natal |
| Education district | King Cetshwayo |
| Circuit | Ntambanana |
Admissions
Independent schools run their own admissions. Contact the school for application dates, fees and entrance requirements.
Questions about St Mary's Boarding Secondary School
Is St Mary's Boarding Secondary School a public or private school?
St Mary's Boarding Secondary School is a private high school, registered with the Department of Basic Education as an independent school.
How much are the fees at St Mary's Boarding Secondary School?
Independent schools set their own fees, so contact the school for its current fee schedule, registration fee and deposit.
How many learners are at St Mary's Boarding Secondary School?
186 learners and 8 educators (about 23.3 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 7% of 41 similar schools in KwaZulu-Natal.
What is the EMIS number of St Mary's Boarding Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 500505901.
Where is St Mary's Boarding Secondary School?
Obuka- Luwamba, Melmoth, 3835. It is in KwaZulu-Natal, KwaZulu-Natal, in the King Cetshwayo education district.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.