The Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education released the 2024 examination results for Masvingo Province.
The results showcase the top-performing and lowest-performing schools at Grade 7, O-Level, and A-Level. These results provide insight into the academic performance across the province and highlight institutions that excelled in delivering quality education.
Below is a detailed list of the top and lowest-performing schools across Grade 7 to A-Level, based on their examination outcomes.
Top 10 Grade 7 Schools in Masvingo Province
1. Gokomere (Masvingo District): With 143 candidates, Gokomere achieved a 100% pass rate, with both male and female candidates passing all six subjects.
2. H. Macghie (Masvingo District): This school had 132 candidates, all of whom passed all six subjects, resulting in a perfect 100% pass rate for both males and females.
3. Chishamiso (Chiredzi District): Chishamiso saw all 49 candidates pass all subjects, achieving a 100% pass rate for both males and females.
4. Melbourne (Chiredzi District): Of the 16 candidates, all 6 males and 10 females passed all six subjects, resulting in a 100% pass rate.
5. Herentials (Chiredzi District): This school had 14 candidates, and all passed their subjects, resulting in a 100% pass rate.
6. Chionja (Chiredzi District): Chionja achieved a 100% pass rate with all 9 candidates, including 2 males and 7 females, passing all six subjects.
7. ZRP Zimuto (Masvingo District): Of the 96 candidates, 95 passed all subjects, leading to an impressive 98.96% pass rate. The male candidates had a pass rate of 98.08%, while females had a 100% pass rate.
8. Chiredzi Government (Chiredzi District): Chiredzi Government had 174 candidates, with 170 of them passing all six subjects, resulting in a 97.70% pass rate overall. Males had a pass rate of 96.05%, while females had 98.98%.
9. Vurombo (Masvingo District): Out of 187 candidates, 180 passed all subjects, giving a pass rate of 96.26%. The male candidates had a pass rate of 96.84%, while females had 95.65%.
10. Runyararo (Masvingo District): Runyararo achieved a 96.00% pass rate, with 216 out of 225 candidates passing all six subjects. The male candidates had a pass rate of 92.31%, and females had an impressive 99.17% pass rate.
Bottom 10 Grade 7 Schools in Masvingo Province
1. Barahanga (Masvingo District): Out of 79 candidates, only 6 passed all six subjects, resulting in a pass rate of 7.59%. The male candidates had a pass rate of 5.56%, while females had a pass rate of 9.30%.
2. Dhavhata (Chiredzi District): Of the 15 candidates, only 1 female passed all six subjects, resulting in a pass rate of 6.67%. No male candidates passed all subjects.
3. Puzani (Chiredzi District): This school had 16 candidates, with only 1 female passing all six subjects, giving a pass rate of 6.25%. No male candidates passed all subjects.
4. Pukupela (Chiredzi District): Of the 20 candidates, only 1 female passed all subjects, leading to a pass rate of 5%. No male candidates passed all subjects.
5. Feversham (Chiredzi District): Among 22 candidates, 1 male passed all subjects, resulting in a pass rate of 4.55%. No female candidates achieved full marks.
6. Gudo (Chiredzi District): Out of 33 candidates, only 1 female passed all six subjects, resulting in a pass rate of 3.03%. No male candidates passed all subjects.
7. Chivange (Chiredzi District): This school had 6 candidates, but none of them passed all six subjects, resulting in a 0% pass rate.
8. Zvouronge (Chiredzi District): Of 21 candidates, none passed all subjects, resulting in a 0% pass rate.
9. Vuramba (Masvingo District): Out of 10 candidates, none passed all six subjects, resulting in a 0% pass rate.
10. Muzhwi (Masvingo District): With 6 candidates, none passed all subjects, also resulting in a 0% pass rate.
Top 10 O-Level Schools in Masvingo Province
1. Silveira High (Bikita District): With 229 candidates, Silveira High had 90 students who achieved at least five ‘A's.
See Silveira School Profile here
2. Pamushana High (Bikita District): This school had 243 candidates, with 76 students obtaining five or more ‘A's.
See Pamushana School Profile here
3. Chibi High (Chivi District): Out of 249 candidates, 66 students earned at least five ‘A's.
See Chibi High School Profile here
4. Serima High (Gutu District): Serima High had 148 candidates, with 49 of them achieving at least five ‘A's.
5. Ndarama High (Masvingo District): With 316 candidates, Ndarama High had 49 students who obtained at least five ‘A's.
6. Mutendi High (Masvingo District): Mutendi High had 276 candidates, with 46 students achieving at least five ‘A's.
See Mutendi School Profile here
7. Mukaro High (Gutu District): Out of 225 candidates, Mukaro High had 43 students who obtained at least five ‘A's.
See Mukaro School Profile here
8. Gokomere High (Masvingo District): With 228 candidates, Gokomere High had 40 students who earned at least five ‘A's.
See Gokomere School Profile here
9. Zimuto High (Masvingo District): Zimuto High had 217 candidates, with 33 students achieving at least five ‘A's.
See Zimuto School Profile here
10. St. Anthony's High (Zaka District): This school had 230 candidates, with 30 students earning at least five ‘A's.
See St Anthony School Profile here
Bottom 10 O-Level Schools in Masvingo Province
1. Justin Chauke (Chiredzi District): With 36 candidates, none of them passed five subjects, resulting in a 0.00% pass rate.
2. Masimbaavanhu (Chiredzi District): Out of 42 candidates, no students passed five subjects, also recording a 0.00% pass rate.
3. Chilonga (Chiredzi District): Chilonga had 49 candidates, with no one passing five subjects, achieving a 0.00% pass rate.
4. Boli (Chiredzi District): Boli had 18 candidates, none of whom passed five subjects, resulting in a 0.00% pass rate.
5. Chishinya (Chiredzi District): With 19 candidates, no students passed five subjects, marking a 0.00% pass rate.
6. Gurungweni ELCZ (Chiredzi District): This school had 41 candidates, all of whom failed to pass five subjects, recording a 0.00% pass rate.
7. Gezani (Chiredzi District): Of the 52 candidates, none passed five subjects, resulting in a 0.00% pass rate.
8. Chiyambiro (Chiredzi District): Chiyambiro had 17 candidates, with none passing five subjects, also achieving a 0.00% pass rate.
9. Judea (Chiredzi District): Out of 19 candidates, none passed five subjects, resulting in a 0.00% pass rate.
10. Sangwe (Chiredzi District): Sangwe had 65 candidates, but no students passed five subjects, with a 0.00% pass rate.
11. Sengwe (Chiredzi District): Sengwe had only 7 candidates, none of whom passed five subjects, marking a 0.00% pass rate.
12. Gundura (Masvingo District): Gundura had 13 candidates, and no one passed five subjects, achieving a 0.00% pass rate.
13. Chivhoma (Mwenezi District): Chivhoma had 8 candidates, with none passing five subjects, resulting in a 0.00% pass rate.
14. Mabika (Mwenezi District): This school had 12 candidates, none of whom passed five subjects, recording a 0.00% pass rate.
15. Masvitsi (Mwenezi District): Masvitsi had 15 candidates, and none passed five subjects, also with a 0.00% pass rate.
16. Mayezi (Mwenezi District): Out of 18 candidates, none passed five subjects, resulting in a 0.00% pass rate.
17. Mukume (Mwenezi District): This school had 18 candidates, none of whom passed five subjects, marking a 0.00% pass rate.
18. Tafara (Mwenezi District): Tafara had 19 candidates, with none passing five subjects, achieving a 0.00% pass rate.
Top 10 A-Level Schools in Masvingo Province
1. Pamushana High (Bikita District): With 164 candidates, 142 students achieved 10 points and above, making it the top-performing school in the province.
See Pamushana School Profile here
2. Ndarama High (Masvingo District): Ndarama High had 168 candidates, with 118 students obtaining 10 points or more, showcasing excellent academic performance.
3. Silveira High (Bikita District): Out of 113 candidates, 103 students achieved 10 points and above, ranking it among the top schools.
See Silveira School Profile here
4. Mwenezi Government High (Mwenezi District): With 89 candidates, all 89 students obtained 10 points or more, highlighting the school's strong academic performance.
See Mweenezi School Profile here
5. Chibi High (Chivi District): Chibi High had 115 candidates, and 87 students achieved 10 points or above, securing its place among the top schools in the province.
See Chibi School Profile here
6. St. Anthony’s High (Zaka District): Out of 121 candidates, 85 students obtained 10 points and above, contributing to the school's ranking in the top 10.
See St Anthony School Profile here
7. Mukaro High (Gutu District): With 118 candidates, 77 students achieved 10 points or more, making it one of the top performers in the region.
See Mukaro School Profile here
8. Mutendi High (Masvingo District): Mutendi High had 90 candidates, with 71 students obtaining 10 points and above.
See Mutendi School Profile here
9. Lundi High (Mwenezi District): Lundi High had 71 candidates, and 71 students achieved 10 points or more, reflecting excellent academic success.
10. Hippo Valley High (Chiredzi District): Out of 102 candidates, 67 students obtained 10 points or above, rounding out the top 10 performing schools in Masvingo Province.
Bottom 10 A-Level Schools in Masvingo Province
1. Mupandawana (Gutu District): Out of 57 candidates, 52 students passed, achieving a pass rate of 91.23%.
2. Mutero (Gutu District): With 34 candidates, 31 students passed, resulting in a pass rate of 91.18%.
3. Masvingo Christian (Masvingo District): Out of 98 candidates, 89 students passed, giving the school a pass rate of 90.82%.
4. Sacred High (Mwenezi District): Of 31 candidates, 27 students passed, leading to a pass rate of 87.10%.
5. Mucheke (Masvingo District): Out of 42 candidates, 36 passed, resulting in a pass rate of 85.71%.
6. Neruvanga High (Chivi District): Of the 6 candidates, 5 passed, with a pass rate of 83.33%.
7. Nerupiri (Gutu District): Of the 18 candidates, 15 passed, giving a pass rate of 83.33%.
8. Masogwe High (Mwenezi District): Out of 10 candidates, 8 passed, achieving a pass rate of 80.00%.
9. G & N High (Mwenezi District): Of 11 candidates, 8 passed, resulting in a pass rate of 72.73%.
10. Mkwasine (Chiredzi District): Of the 11 candidates, 6 passed, resulting in a pass rate of 54.55%.
Conclusion
The 2024 examination results for Masvingo Province reveal both strong academic institutions and struggling schools.
While the top-performing schools continue to set high standards, the bottom-ranking schools highlight the need for further investment in education, infrastructure, and teacher development.
The Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education, along with key stakeholders, must collaborate to address these disparities and ensure that every learner receives quality education.
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