List of Low-Cost Boarding Schools in Matabeleland

Choosing the right boarding school for your child is one of the most important decisions a parent can make.

For many families, affordability is a major consideration but a limited budget should never mean compromising on quality education, safety, or a supportive learning environment.

In the Matabeleland region of Zimbabwe, several boarding schools offer structured boarding facilities, solid academic programs, and nurturing school communities at fees of less than $500 per term.

In this article, we have compiled a growing list of low-cost boarding schools in Matabeleland, presented in alphabetical order to facilitate easier comparison. Please note that not all schools on this list have been fully profiled yet, and additional details will be added as more information becomes available.

Whether you are looking for a school with strong academic traditions, a faith-based foundation, disciplined boarding structures, or a caring environment for your child, this guide is designed to support informed decision-making.

Each school listed has been selected for its affordability and potential to offer good value for money. Where available, school names link to full profiles with information on fees, boarding arrangements, meal plans, extracurricular activities, and contact details.

We will continue updating this resource as more schools are profiled, making it a reliable reference point for parents seeking affordable boarding education in Matabeleland.

Position	School Name	Fees	Grocery
1	Bezu	R2000	Not included
2	Bhaza	127	+ grocery
3	BICC Siwazi	280	Not included
4	Bulu	300	Not included
5	Dinyane	350	Not included

Position	School Name	Fees	Grocery
6	Dombodema	453	No grocery
7	Hompane	130	Not included
8	Jimila	270	Not included
9	J. Mqabuko	85 + R1250	Not included
10	John Landa	300	Not included

Position	School Name	Fees	Grocery
11	Mabhikwa	495	Not included
12	Madlambudzi	195	No grocery
13	Malalume	163	Not included
14	Matopos Research	124	+ grocery (46)
15	Msizini	270	Not included

Position	School Name	Fees	Grocery
16	Mtupane	80	Not included
17	Mzimuni	160	Not included
18	Nemane	400	No grocery
19	Nkidzwi	165	Not included
20	Sangulube	106 + R100	Not included

Position	School Name	Fees	Grocery
21	Setshanke	250	Not included
22	Shashane	400	No grocery
23	Shlengeni	110	Not included
24	Sikhathini	R4000	Not included
25	Silobi	235 + 36	Not included

Position	School Name	Fees	Grocery
26	Silozwe	200	Not included
27	Simbo	156	Not included
28	Singwango	250	Not included
29	Skopo Adventist	85	Not included
30	Sojini	250	Not included

Position	School Name	Fees	Grocery
31	Somvubu	300	Not included
32	St Francis	320	Not included
33	Swazi	265	Not included
34	Tshabanda	400	No grocery
35	Tshitatshawa	R2700	Not included

Position	School Name	Fees	Grocery
36	Tshelanyemba	175	Not included
37	Tohwe	152	Not included
38	Vimila	R4000	No grocery
39	Zwelabo	220	No grocery