Nyakatsapa High School is a United Methodist Church-affiliated secondary school located in Mutasa District, approximately 40 km from Mutare. The school offers comprehensive secondary education from Form 1 to Form 6 and provides both day and boarding facilities.
Built on strong Christian values, Nyakatsapa High School emphasizes nurturing discipline, integrity, respect, and academic excellence in every learner. The school provides a peaceful and secure learning environment away from the noise of busy towns, allowing students to focus on their education and personal development.
Learners also benefit from modern learning technologies, including interactive boards and Starlink connectivity, which provide access to global knowledge and support digital learning. Through its blend of Christian values, modern technology and a supportive learning environment, Nyakatsapa High School prepares learners to thrive in an increasingly connected world.
Nyakatsapa High School Curriculum
Nyakatsapa High School follows the Heritage-Based Curriculum (HBC), offering a broad range of academic, commercial, humanities, science, language, and practical subjects from Form 1 to Form 6.
At Form 1–4, subjects done includes:
- Sciences: Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.
- Humanities: Geography, History, Religious Studies (FRS), and Heritage Studies.
- Languages: English Language, Shona, Literature in English, and Literature in Shona.
- Commercial Subjects: Commerce, Accounting, and Business Studies.
- Practical Subjects: Agriculture, Textile Design and Technology, Food Technology and Design, Building Technology and Design, and Welding.
At Advanced Level (A-Level), students can choose from:
- Sciences: Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Geography, Crop Science, Sports Science, and Computer Science.
- Arts: History, Heritage Studies, Shona, and English Literature.
- Commercial Subjects: Accounting, Economics, and Business Studies.
The curriculum is designed to prepare learners for ZIMSEC examinations at both Ordinary Level (O-Level) and Advanced Level (A-Level), while also developing practical skills, cultural awareness, and competencies relevant to the modern world
Nyakatsapa High School Pass Rate
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Nyakatsapa High School Fees
The current school fees at Nyakatsapa High School are as follows:
- Day Scholars: US$145
- Boarders: US$510
- Bus Levy: US$50 for day scholars and US$60 for boarders.
Nyakatsapa High School Admission Requirements
Admission to Form One at Nyakatsapa High School is based on Grade 7 results. The school’s cut-off points are:
- Boarding: 18 units
- Day Scholars: 24 units
All prospective Form One students are required to bring the following documents and items:
- An authentic Grade 7 results slip and one photocopy
- One certified photocopy of the birth certificate
- One ream of bond paper
- One mattress for boarding students
- A photocopy of the Baptism Certificate
- A recommendation letter from the previous school
- The required school fees and levies
For Lower Six, students apply physically at the School. The school doesn't require a specific number of A's as a cut-off, but emphasizes A's in the subjects the student wishes to pursue at A-Level.
Nyakatsapa High School Uniforms
Nyakatsapa High School has specific uniform requirements for Form 1–4 and A-Level students, as well as separate Sunday, winter, sports, and departmental requirements. The total cost of uniforms depends on the quantity purchased.
Form 1–4 Girls
- At least 4 bottle green skirts – US$5 each
- At least 4 sky blue short-sleeved shirts – US$7 each
- At least 5 pairs of white socks
- 1 pair of black lace-up school shoes
- 1 bottle green light jersey – US$12
- 1 bottle green blazer – US$23
- 1 plain bottle green necktie – US$3
- 1 bottle green hat with school logo and blue piping – US$6
- 1 bottle green umbrella or raincoat
- 1 sky blue bedspread for boarders – US$20
- Toiletries and bedding for boarders
Form 1–4 Boys
- At least 5 bottle green shorts – US$5 each
- At least 4 sky blue short-sleeved shirts – US$7 each
- At least 5 pairs of grey socks
- 1 pair of black lace-up school shoes
- 1 bottle green light jersey – US$12
- 1 bottle green blazer – US$23
- 1 plain bottle green necktie – US$3
- 1 bottle green hat with school logo and blue piping – US$6
- 1 bottle green umbrella or raincoat
- 1 bottle green bedspread for boarders – US$20
- Toiletries and bedding for boarders
A-Level Girls
- At least 3 grey knife-pleated skirts
- At least 4 white short-sleeved shirts
- White socks
- 1 pair of black lace-up school shoes
- 1 bottle green jersey
- 1 bottle green blazer
- 1 bottle green and white striped necktie
- 1 plain white hat
- 1 bottle green umbrella or raincoat
- 1 sky blue bedspread for boarders
- Toiletries and bedding for boarders
A-Level Boys
- At least 3 grey trousers
- At least 4 white short-sleeved shirts
- Grey socks
- 1 pair of black lace-up school shoes
- 1 bottle green jersey
- 1 bottle green blazer
- 1 bottle green and white striped necktie
- 1 plain white hat
- 1 bottle green umbrella or raincoat
- 1 bottle green bedspread for boarders
Sunday Uniform – Forms 1–6
Girls:
- 1 bottle green knife-pleated skirt
- 1 white long-sleeved shirt
- Plain green necktie for junior students
- Bottle green and white striped necktie for A-Level students
Boys:
- 1 bottle green pair of trousers
- 1 white long-sleeved shirt
- Plain green necktie for junior students
- Bottle green and white striped necktie for A-Level students
Winter Uniform
Form 1–4 Girls:
- Bottle green slacks, to be worn strictly with a blazer
- Sky blue long-sleeved shirts
Form 1–4 Boys:
- Bottle green trousers
- Sky blue long-sleeved shirts
A-Level Girls:
- Grey slacks, to be worn strictly with a blazer
- White long-sleeved shirts
Sports Uniform
The sports uniform for students includes:
- Bottle green school tracksuit
- Yellow T-shirt
- 1 white boxer short
- 1 plain white T-shirt
- 1 pair of white tennis shoes or tackies
Special Departmental Requirements
Students taking certain practical and science subjects may be required to provide additional equipment:
Agriculture
- Worksuit
- Gumboots
- Laptop/tablet
Science
- Lab coat
- Stopwatch for O-Level and A-Level Chemistry and Physics
Building
- Worksuit
- Safety shoes
- Helmet
Welding
- Worksuit
- Safety shoes
- Welding goggles
- Helmet
Textile Design and Technology (TTD) / Food Technology and Design (FTD)
- Apron
Stationery Requirements
Students are required to have the following stationery and learning materials:
- 15 counter books
- 30 exercise books: 15 × 32-page and 15 × 72-page books
- 1 mathematical set
- 1 graph book
- Laptop or tablet
- Textbook combo: 5 textbooks at approximately US$70
Tuck List
Students are allowed to bring in only selected additional food items to supplement meals provided by the school.
The following items are not permitted:
- Tinned foods
- Noodles
- Maheu
- Cereals, including Cerelac, Cerevita, Oats and Cornflakes
The following items are permitted:
- Maputi
- Zapnaks
- Biscuits
- Dovi
- Tomato sauce
- Drinks
- Sweets
Nyakatsapa High School Contact Details
Phone: 0773199670, 0772687290
Email: [email protected]
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