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St Mary's Diocesan School for Girls
Hillcrest, Pretoria, Gauteng
St Mary's Diocesan School for Girls is a private combined school in Hillcrest, Pretoria, Gauteng, in the Tshwane South education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a combined school. In 2025 it had 825 learners and 92 educators, about 9 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for private combined schools in Gauteng (458 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 combined school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Combined School |
| Sector | Independent (private) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | No |
| Learners (2025) | 825 |
| Educators (2025) | 92 |
| Learners per educator | 9 (province average 15.5) Fewer learners per educator than 77% of 500 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 700211086 |
Address and location
| Street address | 182, Duxbury Road, Hillcrest, Pretoria |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P O Box 11379 Hatfield 0028 |
| Suburb / area | Hillcrest |
| Town | Pretoria |
| Province | Gauteng |
| Education district | Tshwane South |
| Circuit | 3 |
| Municipality | City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality |
| Ward | 79900082 |
| Former department | House of Assembly(HOA) |
Admissions
Independent schools run their own admissions. Contact the school for application dates, fees and entrance requirements.
Questions about St Mary's Diocesan School for Girls
Is St Mary's Diocesan School for Girls a public or private school?
St Mary's Diocesan School for Girls is a private combined school, registered with the Department of Basic Education as an independent school.
How much are the fees at St Mary's Diocesan School for Girls?
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 Diocesan School for Girls?
825 learners and 92 educators (about 9 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 77% of 500 similar schools in Gauteng.
What is the EMIS number of St Mary's Diocesan School for Girls?
Its EMIS number is 700211086.
Where is St Mary's Diocesan School for Girls?
182, Duxbury Road, Hillcrest, Pretoria. It is in Hillcrest, Pretoria, Gauteng, in the Tshwane South education district. Phone 012 366 0570.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.