Our foundation
St. Therese Mapinga was established to provide girls with a disciplined and caring learning environment where academic progress, character and responsibility grow together.
Knowledge · Discipline · Integrity · ServiceForming young women
Forming young women
for lives of purpose.
Discover the identity, heritage and leadership that guide St. Therese Mapinga Secondary School.
About the school
A caring and inclusive community of learning
St. Therese Mapinga Secondary School is a Catholic girls’ boarding school owned by the Carmel Sisters of St. Therese of the Child Jesus. We provide holistic secondary education that brings together academic excellence, strong character, discipline and responsible service in a respectful learning environment.
Through the NECTA curriculum, structured boarding life and attentive student care, learners are prepared to become confident, principled and capable women who contribute positively to their families, communities and nation.
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St. Therese MapingaEducation for growth in virtueOur history
A heritage of education and service
The school’s story is shaped by the educational mission of the Carmel Sisters of St. Therese of the Child Jesus and a continuing commitment to the formation of young women.
Growing our community
The school developed its boarding, classroom and student-support programmes to serve learners from different families and communities.
Shaping the future
Today, the school continues to strengthen teaching, facilities, student welfare and opportunities for leadership, service and achievement.
School leadership
Guidance with integrity and care
Our leadership team works with teachers, matrons, support staff, parents and the school community to protect the school’s mission and every student’s wellbeing.
01School Owner
Official nameCarmel Sisters of St. Therese of the Child Jesus
02Head of School
Official nameProvides educational leadership and oversees the school’s daily mission.
03Academic Office
Official nameCoordinates curriculum delivery, assessment and academic improvement.
04Pastoral & Boarding Team
Official nameSupports faith formation, safeguarding, discipline and residential life.
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Core values
The principles that shape our community
Respect
We respect every person’s dignity, background and beliefs, and build a caring community.
Knowledge
We pursue learning with curiosity, diligence and intellectual honesty.
Discipline
We practise self-control, responsibility and respect for good order.
Integrity
We choose honesty and do what is right, even when no one is watching.
Service
We use our gifts compassionately for the good of others and society.
Young women equipped to lead with competence, integrity and purpose.
To be a centre of excellence that forms responsible, confident and service-minded young women.
Quality education that develops the whole person.
To provide holistic education through effective teaching, disciplined boarding life, character development and compassionate care.
Organization structure
Working together for every student
A clear structure connects governance, school leadership, academic delivery and student care.
School Owner / Governing Authority
Head of School
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