Maru-a-Pula School
Maru-a-Pula School is a co-educational, independent day and boarding secondary school in Gaborone, Botswana. It was founded in 1972.
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Coordinates | 24.6472°S 25.9329°E |
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Type | Independent |
Established | 1972 |
Staff | Principal: Andrew Taylor |
Faculty | about 70 |
Enrollment | over 750 |
The school prepares students for the Cambridge International General Certificate of Education (IGCSE), Advanced Subsidiary (AS) and Advanced (A) Level examinations.
2018 enrollment is a record 780 students :
Activities

The school has an afternoon programme known as 'SPE': S for service, P for physical and E for enrichment activities.
Service engages students in over 20 community projects. It is mandatory to participate in at least one service as part of your SPEs.[2]
The physical programme includes athletics, basketball, cricket, football, netball, rugby, softball, swimming, tennis and volleyball as well as non-competitive activities such as aerobics, yoga, squash, golf and dance. Forms of dance include Hip Hop, Korean Pop, ballroom and Bollywood (Indian).
Enrichment activities include a marimba band, an a cappella singing group, Setswana choir and a range of clubs. These include clubs for wildlife, debating, chess, poetry, investment, bridge, clay, film, decoupage, sewing, cookery, conversational Chinese and card games.[3] Students can receive individual tuition in various musical instruments.
References
- "Maru-a-Pula School". Maru-a-Pula School. 8 August 2018.
- "SPE Report". www.maruapula.org.
- "Maru-a-Pula School SPE". Maru-a-Pula School.