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Only Platinum School
in the Free State.
100% Pass Rate
for the 42nd consecutive year.
1606 Distinctions
over the past 20 years.
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Welcome to St Michael's School for Girls
St Michael’s School for Girls, the oldest girls’ school north of the Orange River, is a progressive school that moulds confident young women who can play a meaningful role in South African society. SMS is a family school where quality education is a joy and girls have a spring in their step.
The school moved to its present site in Brandwag in 1970. The foundation stone was laid by Bishop Frederick Amoore. Many precious relics were also transferred and can be seen in the archives, in the chapel and in and around the school complex. In 1975, Rev Mother Mary Ruth and the sisters retired from their administrative, academic and hostel duties in the school. Currently, governance is vested in the school parent community represented by an elected Board of Governors as School Governing Body.
148 years
of excellence
Oldest girls school
north of the Orange river
71.9 Average % per learner
over the past 20 years.
SMS Academics
SMS is committed to quality education for all our learners and as proof just look at our academic achievement the past 42 years with a 100% matric pass rate.
St Michael’s offers all learning areas as required by the Free State Department of Education, according to the CAPS curriculum up to Grade 9.
From Grades 10-12, learners may choose from a wide variety of subjects. Learners with differing interests and career choices are accommodated.
Our subject package is geared to ensure that every Grade 12 learner can leave school with a Bachelor’s pass (university admission).
SMS Arts
The different art forms are an integral part of the school curriculum and community at St Michael’s School for Girls.
All girls are exposed to and are able to participate in the Visual Art and Music in the Grade 1 – 9 phase. These classes are an important part of the holistic approach St Michael’s School for Girls offer.
From Grade 10, girls can choose Visual Arts, Music or Dramatic Arts as one of their subjects in the FET phase. Girls develop confidence and self-esteem throughcreative, practical explorations and it gives them the opportunity to broaden their cultural and artistic horizons.
SMS Sports
At St Michael’s we offer a variety of sport disciplines, from athletics, hockey, netball, tennis, swimming, squash and cross country.
It is very important for us as a school to develop a healthy lifestyle for learners where they can find themselves in. Physical activity is important to our learners to keep them healthy and to keep them fit. It also improves an active lifestyle.
Sport teaches our learners about teamwork in all team sports. Discipline on and off the practice fields. Dedication towards something they would like to achieve one day. Commitment for yourself as well as your team. And most important fun, to have fun in anything they do.
We ask of our learners to please participate in 1 winter and 1 summer sport at least. This way we also motivate the learners to get more involved.
SMS Mission & Ethos
SMS is a successful multi-cultural English medium Christian Girls’ School with a long and distinguished history in the Free State.
The vision is to promote the development of independent, skilled and confident young women who are able to lead happy and fulfilled lives, and to contribute constructively to South Africa and the wider world.
Our mission is to provide an excellent learning environment for academic, sporting and cultural achievement while nurturing the emotional development of the girls in a caring environment. Based on our Anglican foundation, SMS develops the spirituality of the girls and staff and fosters its expression in the work of the school community.
SMS News
Meet the top 10 in Grade 10 – Term 1
Here are the top 10 learners in Grade 10 for term 1. Keep on keeping on ladies! We are cheering for you.
Goodbye Covid memorial
Our first ‘Goodbye Covid memorial’ is up. Life Sciences learners and staff were asked to write a farewell message to Covid
1st team Hockey team against Cambridge High
1st Hockey team who played a great game against Cambridge High
Meet the top 10 in Grade 10 – Term 1
Here are the top 10 learners in Grade 10 for term 1. Keep on keeping on ladies! We are cheering for you.
Meet the top 10 in Grade 12 – Term 1
Congratulations and well done to you! Tayla Dlodlo 78.71%, Merveille Tcheumaga 79.14%, Olo Ntlakana 79.14%, Kelebogile Manchu 80.43%, Khanya Sidinile 80.75%, Nthabiseng Kibinye 83.38%, Meadow Maartens 84.29%, Boitumelo Mtsatse 84.33%, Nkgatliseng Motheogane 85.38%, Tinya Chuang 89.75% and Yi-Xuan Wu 90.75%
Meet the top 10 in Grade 11 – Term 1
Good work ladies! Keep on pushing. Omolemo Malinga 78%, Ntando Masithela 78.56%, Sinomtha Jacobs 79%, Onkabetse Sethoba 79.13%, Fumane Masheane 79.57%, Unathi Seletswane 79.75%, Khothatso Ramaema 82.38%, Relebohile Leiee 84%, Jaelene Thompson 85% and Tebogo Tobane 86%.
1st team Hockey team against Cambridge High
1st Hockey team who played a great game against Cambridge High
All Girls Festival
Thank you to all who represented St Michael’s at the All Girls Festival. The pictures confirm what a great time was had by all – parents, staff, coaches and player
SMS Netball against Heide
The SMS 0/12A netball team won 13-0 against Heide. 0/13A won 9-3. Well done ladies. We are so proud of you.
Goodbye Covid memorial
Our first ‘Goodbye Covid memorial’ is up. Life Sciences learners and staff were asked to write a farewell message to Covid
Mr Van Wyk’s Last Day at SMS
The St Michael’s family took leave of Mr Braam van Wyk in 2 special assemblies and a function attended by the staff and Board members.
Appointment of Acting Principal and Deputy
The St Michael’s family wish our two First Ladies, Mrs van der Berg and Mrs Stumpfe all the best for the remainder of 2022. Mrs van der Berg has been appointed Acting Principal and to support her, Mrs Stumpfe her Deputy.
