Nyashanu High School is located in the Murambinda, Buhera district of Manicaland Province,. Established in 1967, the school is a co-educational boarding institution run by the Reformed Church in Zimbabwe (RCZ).
The school can be reached via a tarred road, followed by a 28 km stretch of gravel road leading up to the gate. Water is readily available throughout the school for the convenience of both students and staff.
Nyashanu has an enrolment of around 800 students and it offers the Zimsec syllabus.
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The school’s commitment to excellence extends beyond academics, as it has also earned numerous championships in regional and national sports tournaments, recognition in drama and traditional dance competitions, and active participation in community service projects.
The school’s holistic approach to education and development is evident in its collaborative efforts with local businesses and organizations.
The School Development Committee (SDC) arranges buses for parents during school visits. These buses transport people from Harare to the school.
Generally, things are well-organized at Nyashanu Secondary School.
Nyashanu High School Pass Rates
Nyashanu Mission High School recorded a remarkable performance in the 2025 A-Level and O-level examinations. Below is a breakdown of the results:
2025 ZIMSEC O-Level Results
Overall pass rate: 96.97%
165 candidates sat for five or more exams
Performance highlights:
• 160 learners passed five or more subjects
• 145 passed five subjects, including English
• 79 passed both English & Mathematics
• 81 passed five subjects, including Mathematics & a Science subject
• Individual subjects with 100% pass rate: Computers, Building, Physical Education (P.E.), Theatre General (TG)
2025 ZIMSEC A-Level Results
Overall pass rate: 100%
62 candidates sat
Performance highlights:
• 46 learners scored 10 points and above
• Highest scores: 2 learners with 19 points, 6 learners with 15 points
• Other top performances: 7 learners with 14 points, 4 with 13 points, 6 with 12 points, 8 with 11 points, 12 with 10 points
• Subjects with 100% pass rate: Heritage Studies, History, FRS, Geography, Shona, Biology, Crop Science, Business Studies, Economics, Theatre General, Computers, Literature in English, Sports Science, Sports Management, Statistics
In 2024, the O-level class attained 92.77 percent. Out of 166 candidates who registered for five or more subjects, 154 of them passed. 26 candidates had 5As and above.
133 candidates passed with 5 subjects or above, including English, while 95 learners passed 5 or more subjects, including Mathematics and Science.
The best learner was a girl who had 12 As, and the second highest candidate had10As, 2Bs, while the best teacher had 89As in History.
All the subjects had more than 50 percent, with the following subjects having attained 90 percent and above: Shona Language, Geography, Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Heritage Studies, and Building. Subjects that had 100percent were Computer Science, Technical Graphics, Physical Education, and Fashion Textile and Design.
At A-level, students achieved an excellent distribution of points. Below is a detailed breakdown of the results:
Points Distribution
- 20 Points: 2 candidates
- 19 Points: 2 candidates
- 18 Points: 0 candidates
- 17 Points: 0 candidates
- 16 Points: 0 candidates
- 15 Points: 17 candidates
- 14 Points: 11 candidates
- 13 Points: 16 candidates
- 12 Points: 12 candidates
- 11 Points: 6 candidates
- 10 Points: 4 candidates
- 9 Points: 3 candidates
- 8 Points: 3 candidates
- 7 Points: 1 candidate
- 6 Points: 2 candidates
- 5 Points: 2 candidates
- 4 Points: 0 candidates
- 3 Points: 0 candidates
- 2 Points: 0 candidates
- 1 Point: 0 candidates
Total
- Number of Candidates: 81
Summary
With 81 students sitting for the A-Level exams, Nyashanu Mission High School demonstrated strong academic excellence, particularly with 28 students achieving 14 or more points, a notable indicator of high performance. This is a testament to the dedication of both the students and staff.
In 2023, Nyashanu High School achieved a commendable O-Level pass rate of 92.6%. An impressive 100% pass rate was achieved at A-Level in the same year.
Despite facing challenges, the school continues to strive for excellence, as evidenced by the fluctuation in pass rates over the years. For instance, in 2020, the pass rate was 67.6%, a slight decrease from previous years but still indicative of the school’s dedication to academic achievement.
Nyashanu High School Fees
Nyashanu High School Fees Structure for boarding and day scholars is as follows:
- Boarding Students: $500 per term
- Day Scholars: $200 per term
- Development Levy (one-time payment): $100
- SDC Levy: $25
- Uniforms and Books: $430
Total Fees for New Students (Form 1 & Lower 6):
- Boarders: $1,055
- Day Scholars: $725
Nyashanu High School Application Process
There are no Nyashanu High School application forms for Form One Places 2027. The enrolment is done through the Ministry of Education’s EMAP platform.
This is available after the publication of the Grade 7 results.
Academics at Nyashanu
Academically, Nyashanu offers a diverse curriculum at both Ordinary Level (O-Level) and Advanced Level (A-Level), including subjects such as Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, History, Geography, Religious Studies, Accounting, Economics, Business Studies, English, Shona, French, Agriculture, Computer Science, and Food and Nutrition.
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Nyashanu High School Uniforms
Nyashanu High School uniforms are available for purchase directly from the school. The total cost is $400, which includes both the bedding and the complete set of school uniforms.
Please note that this amount does not cover the cost of shoes, which will need to be purchased separately.
Diet at Nyashanu
The diet includes meat almost every day since the school raises livestock and poultry, although there are times when students eat beans and other alternatives due to various circumstances.
Students are provided with a standard diet that includes cabbage, beef, chicken, beans, and chunks, with generous portions to ensure they are well-fed.
While students are allowed to bring additional tuck to complement their diet, items such as mayonnaise and tinned foods are not permitted.
Nyashanu High School Contact Details
Address: 43JH+GV3, Murambinda (See Google Maps)
Phone: +263 77 237 7291/+ 263 775 088 035 (Nyashanu High School Head, Mr Jackson Dunatuna)
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FAQs on Nyashanu High School
In 2025, Nyashanu High School achieved a pass rate of 96.97% at O-level and 100% at A-level.
The current 2025 boarding fees for Nyashanu High are $450 per term. When starting from one or lower sixth, you should budget around $1000 for fees, uniforms, and textbooks.
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Hakuna road
Nyashanu ma1 hama kubva maMurambinda kusvikako road yacho idust road mmmmm unosvika Waneta nekugara mubhazi kunonetsa ndisingazivi hangu road inobva nekwamutare but from murambinda ma1 unosvikako wava neshena kubva mumusoro
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Good School
Nyashanu iri kuBuhera uko quite a distance tikasimuka mu town na6:00 tosvika around 11:00 kana mota ichifamba. SDC inoronga ma buses uye pane mamwe evabereki kuenda kuxul pa visit uye pakuenda kwevana. Panoita about buses dzinotakura vanhu vemu Harare. Fees this year vabereki ve form 1 vakabhadhara $850 for uniforms, textbooks and fees termly yava $450. Generally zvinhu zvakarongeka ku Nyashanu diet vanodya nyama almost everyday since livestock vachichengeta paxul though pane pamwe pavakambodyawo beans nezvimwewo maybe pane zvaiitika izvezvi vana vakaputika chaiko vakuchengetwa. Dispiline vanombozama the head is very strict kungobatwa uchiita zvisina basa kumba plus kurova vanorova zvavo hakudiwe zvisina basa. Bullying ne theft hazvitodiwi zvachose tonzwawo vamwe asi chikoro chomira mira kutsvaga nhubu. Pass rate last year yaiva think 93.3% mune ma send mugroup pama RCZ schools ese yaiva pa number 4 book robatwa.
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Diet makeke
$980, termly 460.
It's good just that chikoro hachizoshayewo zvirehwa rehwa. I have a form 1 child there. Discipline bhoo. Diet unozongosimbawo pa tuck.
I strongly recommend cz discipline makeke chaiwo.
Basa vanoitawo but it's healthy kumwana Nyashanu iri kuBuhera uko quite a distance tikasimuka mu town na6:00 tosvika around 11:00 kana mota ichifamba.
SDC inoronga ma buses uye pane mamwe evabereki kuenda kuxul pa visit uye pakuenda kwevana. Panoita about 2 buses dzinotakura vanhu vemu Harare.
Fees this year vabereki ve form 1 vakabhadhara $850 for uniforms, textbooks and fees termly yava $450. Generally zvinhu zvakarongeka ku Nyashanu diet vanodya nyama almost everyday since livestock vachichengeta paxul though pane pamwe pavakambodyawo beans nezvimwewo maybe pane zvaiitika izvezvi vana vakaputika chaiko vakuchengetwa.
Dispiline vanombozama the head is very strict kungobatwa uchiita zvisina basa kumba plus kurova vanorova zvavo hakudiwe zvisina basa. Bullying ne theft hazvitodiwi zvachose tonzwawo vamwe asi chikoro chomira mira kutsvaga nhubu.
Pass rate last year yaiva good pama RCZ schools ese yaiva pa number 4 book robatwa.
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