Gutu High School Profile & Reviews (Updated 2027)🏫

Gutu High School Background

Gutu High School is a mixed school located in the Gutu District of Zimbabwe’s Masvingo Province, has a rich history rooted in both academic and cultural significance. Established as a mission school by the Reformed Church in Zimbabwe (RCZ).

Gutu High has grown over the years into a prominent educational institution. Gutu High School was founded in 1955 as a mission school by the Reformed Church in Zimbabwe(RCZ).

The school was initially established to provide education to the children of the local community, particularly focusing on imparting Christian values alongside academic knowledge.

During the 1970s and 1980s, RCZ Gutu High expanded significantly, adding more classrooms, boarding facilities, and other infrastructure to accommodate the increasing number of students.

Gutu High School Curriculum

Gutu High School is known for its strong academic performance, particularly in national examinations such as the Zimbabwe Schools Examination Council (ZIMSEC) Ordinary and Advanced Level exams.

The school offers a wide range of subjects and has modern facilities, including science laboratories, computer labs, and sports facilities.

Subjects offered include:

• Geography
• Economics
• Business Studies
• Shona Language
• History
• Family and Religious Studies
• Crop Science
• Pure Mathematics
• Computer Science
• Sociology
• Literature in English

The school’s motto, “Uphold the Truth,” reflects its commitment to producing students who are not only academically capable but also morally grounded and socially responsible.

Gutu High School Pass Rate

In 2025, the school recorded a 98% pass rate. Of the candidates, 61 obtained 10 points and above, while 12 learners achieved 15 points and above, reflecting a solid pool of high-performing students.

At O-level, the school obtained an overall pass rate of 98.1%. The school registered a total of 165 candidates, out of these 37 learners attained 5A’s and above, resulting in a 22.42%

In 2024, the school achieved a 91.23% pass rate at A-level.  32 learners attained 10 points or above. These results showcase the hard work of both teachers and learners.

In the 2023 O-level exams, Gutu High achieved a 95.14% pass rate with 206 students, an improvement from the 93.7% pass rate recorded in the 2022 exams.

The school recorded 196 pupils who passed with five or more subjects, while only nine candidates failed to pass five or more subjects.

The school had two best learners who obtained 12As, and 96 of the candidates managed to pass English Language, which is normally difficult.

The A-level pass rate for the same year was an impressive 100%.

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Gutu High School Transport

The school provides three buses for transportation, administered by SDC to and from Harare for $13. On the way, the buses stop for a 30-minute recess at Chivhu. The buses are for parents during school visits and for pupils as they go to and from school.

Gutu High School Diet

RCZ Gutu High provides a standard diet for students that includes beef, chicken, beans, and soya chunks.

Students are also allowed to bring their tuck without any restrictions, and there is a school tuckshop available.

The school runs several projects, including horticulture, poultry, piggery, cattle breeding, and gardening. These projects help reduce the cost of daily meals served at the school.

Gutu High School Fees

Gutu High School Fees are $1300 for students starting Form 1, which includes the cost of the uniform, and the fees per term are structured as follows:

Fees: $535
SDC levy: $40
Total: $575

RCZ Gutu High Extracurricular Activities

RCZ Gutu High is also known for its vibrant extracurricular activities, including sports, music, and debate, which contribute to the holistic development of its students.

The school offers a variety of clubs, including the English Club, which enhances both written and spoken English skills, as well as the Leo Club, Debate Club, Toastmasters Club, Alpha Leos Club, and Innovators Hub Club.

Gutu High School Application

There are no RCZ Gutu High School application forms for Form One Places 2027. The enrolment is done through the Ministry of Education’s EMAP platform. The school does not hold entrance tests.

This is usually available after the publication of the Grade 7 results. No applications are accepted directly at the school for the 2027 intake.

The cut-off points for both girls and boys at RCZ Gutu High are 6-8 units for both girls and boys.

To gain admission into Lower Six, students must apply physically at the school after their O-Level results have been released.

Gutu High School Uniforms

Uniforms at RCZ Gutu High are available for purchase at the school for approximately $200, excluding shoes.

Gutu High School Contact Details

School Head: (+263) 77 327 3841, (+263) 775 157 811 Mr Thompson Charambira, Gutu High School Principal.

SDC Chairperson: (+263) 773 782 199

Other Reformed Church In Zimbabwe Schools are:

• Nyashanu High School
• Chibi High School
• Pamushana High School
• Eaglesvale

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