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Questions & Answers
Common questions about ST. Mary Catholic High School - Dubai, answered from KHDA inspection data:
What did KHDA inspectors highlight as this school's strengths?
According to the most recent KHDA inspection, this school's notable strengths include:
- The vision, commitment and determination of the principal and his leadership team
- Students’ attitudes, behaviour, relationships and personal development
- Students’ appreciation of Islamic values, community involvement and environmental issues
- The care, welfare and safeguarding of students
What did KHDA say the school should improve?
KHDA inspectors recommended the school work on:
- Raise attainment and progress in Islamic Education and Arabic by improving the quality and consistency of
- Ensure greater consistency in students’ achievement, teaching, learning and assessment by sharing the very best
- Effectively implement the vision of inclusion and wellbeing to ensure that classroom practices are tailored to
- Forensically analyse data to identify areas that demand further improvements and ensure that success criteria
How has this school's KHDA rating changed over time?
Across multiple inspection cycles, this school's KHDA rating has gone Good → Good (2008 to 2022). See the full rating history above for year-by-year detail.
How does the school perform across different age groups?
KHDA rates each phase separately for attainment and progress in core subjects:
- Foundation Stage — islamic education attainment: Not Applicable, english attainment: Acceptable, learning skills attainment: Good
- Primary — islamic education attainment: Acceptable, english attainment: Good, learning skills attainment: Good
- Secondary — islamic education attainment: Acceptable, english attainment: Good, learning skills attainment: Good
How competitive is admission to ST. Mary Catholic High School - Dubai?
High Demand. Apply 12+ months ahead. Waitlist likely. Admission-difficulty score: 50/100.
How have fees at this school changed?
Looking at Year 6 fees from 2017 to 2024 (KHDA open data), tuition has gone from AED 7,503 to AED 8,519 — a +14% change.
What is the student-to-teacher ratio?
This school's overall student-to-teacher ratio is 17.5:1 across 70 teachers (plus 13 teaching assistants).
Where is the school and what's the nearest metro?
Located in UMM HURAIR SECOND (أم هرير الثانية), a community of 5,328 residents. The nearest Dubai Metro stop is Oud Metha on the Green Line, 400 m away.
Is the school accredited and what exams do students sit?
Accreditation: None. External exams: IGCSE.