Milestones
The journey of St. Mark’s is marked by moments that pushed the school forward, year after year, generation after generation. From its opening to the distinguished achievements of alumni decades later, the timeline reflects a school constantly growing in strength, reputation and reach.
1985
St. Mark’s College opened
08
Matric generations that the
Andersons saw through
'90
St. Mark’s 1st matric year
'90
– Mamogae Mahlare won the Science Olympiad and represented South Africa in London
– Mr Peter Anderson received an Honorary Master in Education from the University of Cape Town.
90+
St. Mark’s average % matric pass rate from 1990 – 1998
60
The initial enrolment of boys and girls at St. Mark’s in 1985
'91
Nelson Mandela visited St. Mark’s and stayed with the Andersons
'93
Vincent Makola (Dr) wins the Science Olympiad and represents South Africa in London
'94
Archbishop Desmond Tutu opens Batamelanang, John Tsebe and Norah Tsebe dormitories
'97
– Mrs Anderson retires from St. Mark’s College.
– Mr Anderson is awarded an Honorary Doctor of Philosophy by De Montfort University.
'98
– Ranti Mothapo and Mokgome Mogoba make history as the first learners in Limpopo to achieve 100% in Mathematics and Physical Science, respectively.
– Mr Anderson retired from St. Mark’s
'03
– St. Mark’s Debating Team wins
the Limpopo Provincial Debating Championships
– St. Mark’s College in Jane Furse
transitioned to a “public school
on private land” model
'25
St. Mark’s College marks
its 40th anniversary.