High School
An all-girls high school — Grades 8 to 12
Loreto’s high school is for girls only, continuing the founding vision of Mary Ward. 100% matric pass rate for 32 consecutive years. 94.29% bachelor’s passes in 2025.
Our Grades
Senior phase — Grades
8 and 9
Broad subject range preparing learners for FET choices. Grade 8 is the primary entry point for new learners.
FET phase — Grades 10–12
Compulsory Subjects
- English
- Afrikaans
- Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy
- Life Orientation
CHOICE SUBJECTS (CHOICE OF 3) – Applies to FET phase only
- Accounting
- Business Studies
- Computer Application Technology
- Consumer Studies
- Dramatic Arts
- Geography
- History
- Life Sciences
- Physical Science
Dramatic Arts and SPAMM
Loreto offers Dramatic Arts as an elective FET subject. Learners who take Dramatic Arts participate in SPAMM (Scriptwriting, Performing Arts and Multi Media) as part of their practical assessment. SPAMM combines scriptwriting, stagecraft, and multimedia work, and is timetabled as a co-curricular programme alongside the academic curriculum. Learners who have not chosen Dramatic Arts may join SPAMM through an audition process.
Mary Ward Scholarship
Full scholarship for exceptional young women entering high school. Competitive examination. Intelligence, integrity, independence.
Sport and Culture
- Netball
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Choir
- Liturgical Choir
- Drama Club
- Debating Club
- Girls in Science
