Founded in 2005 with a vision to provide exceptional secondary education for girls in the Mwanza region of Tanzania, Holy Family Girls School started with just a handful of students and a resolute belief in the transformative power of education.
Over nearly two decades, we have grown into a leading educational institution in Tanzania, renowned for our academic rigor, commitment to character development, and strong sense of community. We celebrate a legacy of empowering thousands of young women who have gone on to excel in universities and various professional fields across Tanzania, East Africa, and globally.
Today, Holy Family stands as a beacon of excellence in girls education in Mwanza, consistently achieving a 98% O-Level pass rate and maintaining our position as one of Tanzania's premier secondary schools for young women.
Established in Mwanza with the vision to provide quality girls education in Tanzania
Achieved 95% pass rate in our first O-Level examinations, setting high academic standards
Added science laboratories, computer labs, and modern boarding facilities
Implemented comprehensive digital learning platforms and STEM programs
Recognized as a leading girls secondary school in the Lake Zone region
To provide quality secondary education that nurtures creative minds and well-mannered citizens in Mwanza, Tanzania, with:
To raise a new generation of empowered young women equipped with:
We foster an environment of care, compassion, and genuine concern for each student's wellbeing and success.
We celebrate diversity while building strong bonds within our school community in Mwanza.
We develop confident young women who will lead with integrity and make positive impacts in Tanzania and beyond.
We maintain high educational standards through rigorous STEM programs and comprehensive curriculum.
We emphasize moral values, discipline, and ethical behavior in all aspects of school life.
We embrace modern teaching methods and technology to prepare students for the digital age.
Headmistress, Holy Family Girls School
Leading with Excellence since 2010"Welcome to Holy Family Girls School - Mwanza's premier institution for young women's education. Here, we believe that education is a transformative journey that shapes not just minds, but character. Our dedicated staff and I are committed to creating an environment where every student feels seen, valued, and challenged to achieve her personal best. We are more than a school; we are a family dedicated to nurturing the bright future of Tanzania's daughters. Together, we build tomorrow's leaders with love, unity, and responsibility."
Deputy Head - Academics
PhD Educational Sciences, University of Dar es Salaam15+ years in educational leadershipWith 15 years in education leadership and a PhD in Educational Sciences, Dr. Masao oversees our rigorous academic programs and STEM initiatives at Holy Family.
Deputy Head - Administration
Masters in Educational Administration12+ years in school administrationMrs. Juma ensures our Mwanza campus operations support optimal learning environments with her expertise in school administration and facilities management.
Holy Family Girls School was established in 2005, making us a trusted educational institution in Mwanza, Tanzania for nearly 20 years. We have been committed to providing quality girls education and have grown from a small beginning to become one of the region's leading secondary schools.
Our leadership team brings extensive experience in education. Sr Clementina Benedicto Tibezuka, our Headmistress, has been leading the school since 2010. Dr. Evelyn Masao holds a PhD in Educational Sciences from the University of Dar es Salaam with 15+ years in educational leadership, while Mrs. Fatma Juma has a Masters in Educational Administration with 12+ years in school administration.
Our educational philosophy is built on the motto 'Love, Unity & Responsible Leadership.' We focus on holistic development combining academic excellence with character building, emphasizing moral values, critical thinking, and preparing young women to be confident leaders in their communities and beyond.
We are proud to have over 2,000 alumni who have graduated from Holy Family since our establishment. Our graduates have gone on to excel in universities across Tanzania and internationally, with many becoming leaders in various professional fields including medicine, education, business, and public service.
Holy Family has been recognized as a leading girls secondary school in the Lake Zone region of Tanzania. We consistently maintain a 98% O-Level pass rate and have received recognition for our STEM programs, community service initiatives, and overall contribution to girls education in Mwanza.