Abstract The aim of this work is to investigate the presence of ferrocement mesh in geopolymer mortar and the obtained results are compared with cement mortar prisms. GGBS and class F Fly ash are used as binders in geopolymer mortar and the alkaline activator solution (sodium hydroxide + sodium silicate) with 8 M sodium hydroxide solution having an alkaline modulus (Na20/SiO2) of 0.6 is used. Three different mixes i.e., Binder: Fine aggregate ratio of 1:1, 1:1.5, 1:2 and different layers of wire mesh (i.e., 0layers, 1layer, 2layers, 3layers) were considered in this study. Prisms of size 500 mm*100 mm*25 mm and cubes of size 100 mm*100 mm*100 mm were cast with cement mortar and geopolymer mortar. The obtained results indicate that increase in layers of wire mesh had a positive effect on flexural strength and toughness. Both cement mortar and geopolymer mortar specimens showed nearly same flexural strength when more layers of wire mesh are present.