St Mary's Primary School

St Mary's Primary School is a public primary school in Bochabela, Bloemfontein, Free State, in the Motheo education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 1 424 learners and 41 educators, about 34.7 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public primary schools in Free State (712 learners). It is a quintile 4 school, meaning it serves the second-wealthiest 20% of communities according to the national poverty ranking. It is a fee-paying public school. Parents who cannot afford the fees can apply to the school for a full or partial exemption. As a Section 21 school, its governing body manages part of its own budget.

School facts

School type	Public primary school
Official name (DBE)	St Mary's P/S
Phase (DBE)	Primary School
Sector	Public
Quintile	4 of 5 (what is this?)
School fees	Fee-paying
Section 21	Yes
Learners (2025)	1 424
Educators (2025)	41
Learners per educator	34.7 (province average 30.8)
Urban or rural	Urban
EMIS number	440303131

Address and location

Street address	3401 Goronyane Street, Bochabela, Bochabela, Bloemfontein, 9323
Postal address	Po Box 16031, Batho, 9323
Suburb / area	Bochabela
Town	Bloemfontein
Province	Free State
Education district	Motheo
Circuit	3
Municipality	Mangaung
Ward	2
Former department	Independent

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Admissions

Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 at public schools in Free State open the year before your child starts school. Contact the school for its application form and dates. Read our guide on applying for Grade 1 and Grade 8.