Marist Secondary School is a Roman Catholic Institution situated on Mtendere Campus in Dedza District. It was formally known as Mtendere Juniorate. It was opened in 1949 as a Vocational Institution for the Brothers, accepting only Roman Catholic male students until 1997.
The purpose and enrolment of the institution have been widened to possibly include Non-Roman Catholic Christian male students. But Marist Secondary School remains a Roman Catholic Institution with its distinctive spirit and objectives.
The Marist Brothers, the proprietors and managers of the school aim to:
We are well known nation wide for our excellence. We have maintained the good reputation of Roman Catholic institutions for more than 20 years.
We are recognised and respected at all national education levels. Our alumni present commendable character in the industry.
We produce unsurpassed results all the time at national examinations.