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Welcome to St. Mary’s Private School, Lagos

St. Mary’s Private School is a prestigious private educational institution rooted in a rich Catholic heritage, dedicated to academic excellence, moral integrity, and holistic child development. Founded on faith, discipline, and service, our school continues to shape confident, compassionate, and intellectually sound learners prepared to excel in a dynamic world. We prepare learners not only to succeed, but to lead with purpose, fostering resilience, character, and lifelong curiosity.

Message from the Proprietor

“It is with great joy and gratitude that I welcome you to St. Mary’s Private School, Lagos — a place where young minds are nurtured, character is formed, and futures are shaped.

At St. Mary’s school, we nurture young minds, build strong character, and lay solid academic foundations from Crèche through Primary. In a safe and caring environment, every child is inspired to learn, grow, and excel.

We partner with families to raise confident, disciplined, and future-ready leaders".

— Proprietor.

His Grace, Most Rev. Dr.

Alfred Adewale Martins

The Metropolitan Archbishop of Lagos.

St. Mary's Private School

Creche

At St. Mary’s Private School, Lagos, our Crèche provides a safe, nurturing, and joyful environment where your little ones begin their early learning journey with confidence and care.

Pre-School

our Pre-School class is a vibrant and engaging environment where young learners begin to build strong academic and social foundations. At this stage, children grow in confidence & curiosity

Nursery

Our Nursery section provides a warm & stimulating environment where children learn through play, exploration, and creativity. Every activity is carefully designed to develop foundational skills.

Primary

We focus on developing strong academic skills alongside character formation. Our teachers use modern teaching methods and interactive lessons that make learning exciting.

Our Mission

To educate learners and challenge them to reach their full potentials by engaging all partners in a dynamic experience of faith that is missionary and learning in a Christ-centered community, that is inclusive and rooted in the gospel and the traditions of the Roman Catholic Church. We do this in conviction that spiritual, moral, physical, intellectual, personal and social growth are all inter-related and inter-dependent.

Our Vision

To develop well educuted builders of a just society with effective work habits, respectful social skills and religious awareness that will allow them meet life's challenges and fashion their personal life to attain the common good and their eternal destiny.

Why Choose Us

Centenary Events (2026 Schedule)

The school is observing a series of landmark activities to mark 100 years of establishment

  1. SYMPOSIUM: 6th November, 2025.
  2. FLAG-OFF/OPENING: 22nd November, 2025.
  3. COMMUNITY SERVICE: 2nd and 16th October, 2025. 
  4. HEALTH WALK/OUTREACH: 3rd and 4th March, 2026.
  5. CHARITY VISIT: 18th March, 2026.
  6. ALUMNI FORUM/NOVELTY MATCH: 15th April, 2026.
  7. CULTURAL/ART EXHIBITION: 22nd May, 2026.
  8. FUND RAISING DINNER/AWARD: 18th July, 2026.
  9. GRAND FINALE AND GRADUATION: 21st July, 2026.