Numerous Roman Catholic schools exist in Zimbabwe, a testament to the strong presence and contribution of the Catholic Church to education in the country.
The first attempt at providing education to Zimbabweans was made by the London Missionary Society missionaries, who established their first mission station at Inyati in 1859.
This marked the beginning of a long-lasting relationship between the Catholic Church and education in Zimbabwe
Today, the nation's impressive literacy rates can be partly attributed to the quality education provided by Catholic-run schools, as they continue to excel in national examinations.
The dominance of Catholic-run schools in the 2022, 2023, and 2024 ZIMSEC “O” and “A” Level top 100 rankings is clear evidence of their continued academic excellence.
See a list of the schools below and read about each separate school further below. We are continually updating this list, so you should keep checking for these updates.
1. All Souls Mission School
- A mixed boarding school located in Mutoko
- Pass rate 100% A’level and 86% at O’level
- Fees $600 per term for boarders
Read more:
https://openclass.co.zw/all-souls-mission-school/
2. Christian Brothers College
- An elite private Roman Catholic Institution in Bulawayo
- The School is known for its academic excellence.
- Fees &1, 820 per term for boarders
Read more:
https://openclass.co.zw/christian-brothers-college/
3. Chikwingwizha Secondary School
- A boys only secondary School located in Shurugwi
- Pass rate 85% at O-level & 77% at A-level
- Fees $700 per term for boarders
Read more:
https://openclass.co.zw/chikwingwizha-secondary-school/
4. Dominican Convent
- A girls' day school located in Harare. However, the school recently introduced boarding facilities
- Pass rate 100% at A’level & 95% at IGCSE level
- Fees: $ 8,000 per term for boarders
Read more:
https://openclass.co.zw/dominican-convent-high-school/
5. Dominican Convent School
- A catholic run girls school in Bulawayo
- Pass rate 91% at A-level & 89% at O-level
- Fees $1,475 per term for boarders
Read more:
https://openclass.co.zw/dominican-convent-high-school-bulawayo/
6. Embakwe High School
A mixed secondary school in Matebeleland South
Pass rates 86% at O'level
Fees $434 per term for boarders
Read more:
https://openclass.co.zw/embakwe-high-school/
7. Gokomere High School
- A boarding and day institution located in Masvingo
- Over 90% pass rate at A’level
- Fees $560 per term for boarders
Read more:
https://openclass.co.zw/gokomere-high-school/
8. Holy Cross High School
- A boarding institution located in Gweru
- Pass rate 69% at O’level
- Fees $565 per term for boarders
Read more:
https://openclass.co.zw/holy-cross-high-school/
9. Kriste Mambo secondary school
- A girls' high school known for its academic excellence
- Pass rate 100% at A’level
- Fees $550 per term for boarders
Read more:
https://openclass.co.zw/kriste-mambo-secondary-school/
10. Kutama College
- A co-educational school located in Mashonaland West
- Pass rate 88% at O-level & 82% at A-level
- Fees $1,900 per term for boarders
Read more:
https://openclass.co.zw/kutama-college/
11. Marist Brothers Dete Secondary School
- A mixed boarding School in Dete, Hwange district
- Pass rate 100% at A’level & 95 % at O’level
- Fees $548 per term for boarders
Read more:
https://openclass.co.zw/marist-brothers-dete-high-school/
12. Marist Brothers , Nyanga
- A boys only located just 32km away from Nyanga CBD
- Pass rate is 98.1% at A’level
- Fees: $676 per term for boarders
Read more:
https://openclass.co.zw/nyanga-high-school/
13. Marist Brothers Shungu
- A distinguished mixed boarding school in Kwekwe
- Pass rate 95% per term for boarders
- Fees $570 per term for boarders
Read more:
https://openclass.co.zw/marist-shungu-high-school/
14. Mary Mount Mission
- A distinguished boarding school located in Rushinga
- Pass rate 100% at A’level & 97.3% at O’level
- Fees $430 per term for boarders
Read more:
https://openclass.co.zw/mary-mount-high-school/
15. Monte Casino Girls High
- A mission boarding & day institution in Murehwa district
- Pass rate A’level 100% and O’level 98.5%
- Fees $990 per term for boarders
Read more:
https://openclass.co.zw/monte-cassino-high-school/
16. Mt. St Mary’s Mission School
- A secondary school located in Wedza
- Pass rate 85.3% at A’level & over 80% at O’level
- Fees $460 per term for boarders
Read more:
https://openclass.co.zw/mt-st-marys-high-school-wedza/
17. Mukaro Mission School
- A girls' boarding high school in Gutu
- The School is known for constantly achieving academic excellence
- Fees $400 per term for boarders
Read more:
https://openclass.co.zw/mukaro-high-school/
18. Regina Mundi High School
- A girls-only school located in the Midlands province
- Pass rate 95.5% at O’level and 94.2% at A’level
- Fees $597 per term for boarders
Read more:
https://openclass.co.zw/regina-mundi-high-school/
19. Regina Mundi Secondary School
- A co-educational school located in Matebeleland North Province
- Fees: $565 per term for boarders.
- Known for its reputation for fostering academic excellence and personal development
Read more:
https://openclass.co.zw/regina-mundi-secondary-school/
20. Sacred Heart Girls High School
- A girls only school catering for day and boarding scholars
- Pass rate 93.7% at O’level
- Fees $680 per term for boarders
Read more:
https://openclass.co.zw/sacred-heart-girls-high-school/
21. Silveira High School
- A mixed boarding institution in Nyika, Masving province
- The school is known for its academic excellence
- Fees $565 per term for boarders
Read more:
https://openclass.co.zw/silveira-high-school/
22. St. Albert's High School
- A mixed boarding School located in Mash Central
- Pass rates 85.3% at A’level
- Fees $549 per term for boarders
Read more
https://openclass.co.zw/st-alberts-high-school/
23. St. Anthony High School
- Also known as Santos, the school is a beacon of academic excellence in Zaka district
- Pass rate 96.7% at O-level
- Fee: $520 per term for boarders
Read more:
https://openclass.co.zw/st-anthony-high-school/
24. St Dominic's, Chishawasha
- A girls only school located in Chishawasha
- Pass rate of 98.7% at IGCSE level
- Fees $1,430 per term for boarders
Read more:
https://openclass.co.zw/st-dominics-chishawasha/
25. St George's College
- Known as one of the oldest schools in Harare
- Pass 93% at A’level & 83.4% at IGCSE level
- Fees $1.500 per term and $1,200 for boarding
Read more:
https://openclass.co.zw/st-georges-college/
26. St Francis of Assisi
- A mixed boarding institution located in Chivhu, Chikomba district.
- 100% pass rate at both O and A'level
- Fees $567 per term for boarders
Read more:
https://openclass.co.zw/st-francis-of-assisi-high-school/
27. St. Ignatius College Chishawasha School
- The only boarding scholar institution in Chishawasha, close to Harare
- The School is known for its high academic performance
- Fees: 2,200 per term for boarders
Read more:
https://openclass.co.zw/st-ignatius-college/
28. St John’s Emerald Hill High School
- A co-educational school located in Emarld Hill, Harare.
- Pass rate: 90% at A'level
- Fees $900 per term for boarders
Read more
https://openclass.co.zw/st-johns-emarald-hill-high-school/
29. St Rupert Mayers High School
- A mixed boarding institution located in Makonde district
- The school is known for providing quality education grounded in catholic values
- Fees: $420 per term for boarders
Read more:
https://openclass.co.zw/st-rupert-high-school/
30. Visitation Makumbi
- A co-educational Institution in Mashonaland East province
- Pass rate 81.9% at A’level
- Fees: $500 per term for borders
Read more:
https://openclass.co.zw/visitation-makumbi-school/
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