Choosing the right boarding school for your child is one of the most important decisions a parent can make.
For many families, the cost of education is a key factor, but affordability doesn’t have to mean compromising on quality.
Zimbabwe offers a wide range of boarding schools that provide excellent education, nurturing environments, and strong extracurricular programs — all for less than $600 per term.
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In this blog post, we’ve compiled a comprehensive list of affordable boarding schools across Zimbabwe.
Whether you’re looking for schools with strong academic performance, a rich history, modern facilities, or faith-based education, this guide will help you find the perfect match for your child.
Each school on the list has been carefully selected to ensure that it offers great value without stretching your budget.
Read on to discover the schools that deliver quality education at a price you can afford. From school fees and meal plans to boarding facilities and extracurricular opportunities, we’ve highlighted key features to make your decision easier.
Each school in this list has a clickable link to its full profile, providing you with all the details you need to make an informed decision.
By clicking on these links, you’ll find in-depth information about each school’s pass rates, diet and meal plans, starting fees breakdown, cut-off points for admission, disciplinary policies, and much more.
These profiles are designed to give you a comprehensive understanding of what each school offers, ensuring you choose the best fit for your child’s needs.
Dive into the details and discover the perfect affordable boarding school today!
- Chegato High School
- Evangelical Lutheran Church mixed boarding school in Mberengwa offering ZIMSEC.
- Pass rate: 96.6% O-Level and 100% A-Level.
- $450 boarding fees per term.
Read more about Chegato High School here
- Chibuwe High School
- Mixed boarding school in Chipinge.
- $420 per term for boarders.
- Pass rate 59.7% O-Level and 98.40% A-Level.
Read more about Chibuwe High School here
- Chikore High School
- Mission boarding school in Chipinge.
- $400 per term for boarders.
- Pass rate 100% A-Level and 59.60% at O-level
Read more about Chikore High School here
- Chindunduma 1 High School
- Government mixed boarding school in Shamva offering ZIMSEC.
- Pass rate: 91% O-Level and 100% A-Level.
- $450 boarding fees per term.
Read more about Chindunduma 1 High School here
- Chinhoyi High School
- A government secondary school located in the town of Chinhoyi.
- Pass rate: 73% O-Level and 100% A-Level.
- $548 boarding fees per term.
Read more about Chinhoyi High School here
- Dadaya High School
- Church of Christ mixed boarding school in Zvishavane offering ZIMSEC.
- Pass rate: 96.03% O-Level and 100% A-Level.
- $506 boarding fees per term.
Read more about Dadaya High School here
- Daramombe High School
- Anglican Mission School.
- $550 per term and additional incentives per term for boarders.
- Award winner in both academics and sports, with a 100% pass rate at A-level.
Read more about Daramombe High School here
- Dendera High School
- United Methodist mixed boarding school in Mudzi offering ZIMSEC.
- Pass rate: 74% O-Level and 95% A-Level.
- $485 boarding fees per term.
Read more about Dendera High School here
- Gunde Adventist High School
- Seventh Day mixed boarding school in Gweru offering ZIMSEC.
- The school emphasizes a nurturing Christian environment as a cornerstone of its educational philosophy.
- $380 boarding fees per term.
Read more about Gunde Adventist High School here
- Gutu High School
- The school is known for its academic success.
- Pass rate: 98% at A-level and 98.1% at O-level
- $490 per term for boarders.
Read more about Gutu High School here
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- Hartzell High School
- Mixed Methodist mission school in Mutare.
- High pass rates and high demand for places.
- $500-639 per term depending on subjects.
Read more about Hatzel High School here
- Kwenda High School
- Methodist mixed boarding school in Mashonaland East.
- Pass rate: 98.3% at O-level & 100% at A-level.
- Fees $550 per term for borders.
Read more about Kwenda High School here
- Langham High School
- Anglican Boarding School in Zvimba
- $500-690 per term for boarders
- 87% pass rate at O-Level and 91% at A-Level
Read more Langham High School here
- Marist Dete High School
- Catholic mixed boarding school in Dete offering ZIMSEC.
- Pass rate: 95% O-Level and 100% A-Level.
- $548 boarding fees per term
Read more about Marist Dete High School here
- Marondera High School
- A co-ed boarding school in Marondera offers both day and boarding options
- Popular school with a good track record in academics and sports
- $667 per term for boarders
Read more about Marondera High School here
- Mavhudzi High School
- Mixed boarding school in Nyazura, known for its high pass rates
- $525 per term for borders
- Focuses on academic excellence and practical skills development
Read more about Mavhudzi High School here
- Mazowe High School
- Salvation Army-sponsored School
- 89% O-Level, 98% A-Level
- $560 per term for boarders
Read more Mazowe High School here
- Msengezi High School
- Government mixed school in Mashonaland West.
- Pass rate: 69.5% O-Level and 95% A-Level
- $500 boarding fees per term
Read more about Msengezi High School here
- Mt St Mary’s Mission School
- Catholic mixed boarding school in Wedza offering ZIMSEC.
- Pass rate: 92% O-Level and 98% A-Level
- $460 boarding fees per term
Read more about Mt St Mary’s Mission School here
- Mukaro High School
- Catholic girls boarding high school in Masvingo .
- Pass rate: 96.4% O-Level and 100% A-level
- $550 boarding fees per term
Read more about Mukaro High School here
- Mushumbi High School
- Government mixed boarding secondary school
- Pass rate for the O-level and A-level are generally good
- $510 fees per term
Read more Mushumbi High School here
- Mutoko High School
- Government mixed secondary school
- Known for its high academic achievements
- $435 fees per term
Read more about Mutoko High School here
- Mutendi High School
- ZCC school in Bikita
- 75% at O-Level & 100% at A-level
- $500 boarding fees per term
Read more about Mutendi High School here
- Mwenezi High School
- Government mixed boarding school in Mwenezi offering ZIMSEC.
- Pass rate: 80% O-Level and 98.11% A-Level.
- $467 boarding fees per term
Read more Mwenezi High School here
- Nyahuni High School
- Adventist mixed boarding school in Murewa offering ZIMSEC.
- Pass rate: 75.7% O-Level and 74.6% A-Level.
- $650 boarding fees per term
Read more about Nyahuni High School here
- Nyazura High School
- Adventist mixed boarding school in Nyazura offering ZIMSEC.
- Pass rate:90% O-Level and 95% A-Level.
- $420 boarding fees per term
Read more about Nyazura High School here
- Pakame High School
- An affordable boarding school in Shurugwi
- Pass rate: 92% O-Level and 85% A-Level.
- $450 boarding fees per term
Read more about Pakame High School here
- Pamushana High School
- An affordable mission boarding school run by the Dutch Reformed Church
- Pass rate: 99.37% A-Level and 93.77% O-Level.
- $535 boarding fees per term
Read more about Pamushana High School here
- Ruya High School
- Seventh-Day mixed boarding school in Mount Darwin offering ZIMSEC
- Pass rate 98% O-Level & 100% A-Level
- Boarding fees $435 per term
Read more about Ruya High School here
- Shashane High School
- Adventist mixed boarding school in Kezi offering ZIMSEC
- Pass rate 30% O-Level & 94% A-Level
- Boarding fees $400
Read more about Shashane High School here
- St Augustine’s High School
- Catholic Mission School in Penhalonga
- $435 per term for boarders
- Known for its academic excellence and discipline
Read more about St Augustine’s High School here
- St Francis of Assisi High School
- Roman Catholic school in Chivhu
- $596 per term for boarders
- Emphasize both academic and spiritual development
Read more about St Francis of Assisi High School here
- St James Zongoro High School
- Mixed Anglican mission school in Mutare
- $420 per term for boarders
- 100% pass rates at A-level and at O-level the results have been average
Read more about St James Zongoro High School here
- St John’s Chikwaka
- Anglican mixed mission school in Goromonzi
- $488-550 per term for boarders
- Focuses on academic excellence and community values
Read more St John’s Chikwaka here
- St. Killian’s High School
- Roman Catholic-owned mixed boarding school in Makoni District
- Offers the ZIMSEC syllabus.
- Pass rate 74.9% O-Level & 98.5% A-Level.
- Boarding fees $525.
Read more about St Killian’s High School here
- St Marks High School
- Roman Catholic mixed boarding school, located in Harare.
- $585 per term for boarders.
- Known for its academic excellence and focus on discipline.
Read more about St Marks High School here
- St. Patrick’s High School
- Anglican mixed boarding school in Gweru offering ZIMSEC.
- Pass rate 94.6% O-Level & 100% A-Level.
- Boarding fees $575.
Read more about St. Patrick’s High School here
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