Our History
Founded in 1949, Saint Mary's Cambridge School is one of the oldest independent schools in Rawalpindi. Our campus, originally the Holy Family Hospital building, was handed to the school and has since formed generations of students in faith and scholarship.
1949
A School is Born
Saint Mary's opens its doors on Murree Road, one of the first independent schools in the young city of Rawalpindi, under the care of the Catholic mission.
1950s
The Holy Family Hospital Building
The school moves into the former Holy Family Hospital building between Liaqat Bagh and Committee Chowk, transforming a landmark of service into a landmark of learning.
1970s
Growth & Recognition
Enrollment climbs past one thousand. The school earns a reputation for discipline, strong English-medium instruction, and outstanding board results.
1990s
Modern Science & IT Labs
Saint Mary's expands with dedicated Physics, Chemistry, and Computer Science laboratories, specializing in the Rawalpindi Board Science Matric stream.
Today
A Living Legacy
Over 1,000 students, 70 faculty, and a 95% Board pass rate, with the same mission renewed for a new century under the Diocese of Islamabad-Rawalpindi.
Archival Records
Glimpses from Our History
Original archival records capturing the early students, founding educators, and enduring heritage of Saint Mary's.
Students and Early Cohort (1951)
Historic assembly of Saint Mary's Cambridge School students and faculty on Murree Road, Rawalpindi, commemorating the 16th October 1951 visit of leadership from Karachi.
The Esteemed Teaching Faculty (1963)
Landmark archival portrait of Saint Mary's teachers, Catholic mission leadership, and administration gathered on campus grounds in May 1963, representing the educators who built the institution's legacy.