Our Story & Mission

Mater Dei School campus

Educating hearts and minds in Nyanza for over 70 years

Our Journey

School Founding

Established by Les Soeurs Missionnaires de Notre Dame d'Afrique as Ecole Technique Feminine (E.T.F)

1952

Academic Expansion

Introduced Biochimie department

1981

Modernization

Added Electronics & Telecommunications, followed by Math-Physics

2003

Current Identity

Known as Groupe Scolaire Mater Dei Nyanza offering Math-Physics-Computer and Math-Chemistry-Biology combinations

Present

School Leadership

1952-1981: Sr Greta

1981-1984: Venantie Mukarugomwa

2007-2024: Marie Pélagie Umumararungu

2024-Present: Marie Grace Mukashyaka

Our Vision

To provide holistic education that empowers students with knowledge and skills, developing physically and psychologically fit individuals ready to serve society.

Our Mission

To equip students with competitive knowledge and skills that address societal needs, fostering academic excellence rooted in Catholic values.

Spiritual Formation

Community prayer sessions

Faith-based student groups

Religious retreats