The Salvation Army was one of the early Christian movements that established academic institutions in Zimbabwe. The church runs numerous primary schools in different parts of the country. It also operates secondary boarding schools summarised below.
Bradley High School, located in Mashonaland Central, Zimbabwe, is a mixed boarding institution managed by the Salvation Army. Known for its affordability and solid academic programs, the school posted an impressive 86.5% pass rate at O-Level and 93.8% at A-Level in 2024.
These results underscore its consistent performance, making it a reputable choice for quality education.
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Chinyika High School is a girls-only boarding school located in Goromonzi District, Mashonaland East Province, Zimbabwe, transitioning to admit boys from 2025.
Established by the Salvation Army, the school is committed to providing quality education grounded in Christian values. In 2024, the school boasted an impressive 96.3% pass rate at A-Level.
These achievements reflect its focus on academic excellence, supported by recent infrastructural developments like a new science laboratory and modern boarding facilities
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Howard High School is a co-educational mission school located in Glendale, Zimbabwe, about 84 km from Harare. Managed by the Salvation Army since its establishment in 1923, the school enforces strict discipline and maintains high academic standards.
In the 2024 academic year, Howard High School achieved an A-Level pass rate of 81% and an O-Level pass rate of 84.4%. More information about the school can be found on its OpenClass profile.
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Mazowe High School, a boys' boarding school with limited day scholars, is located in Mazowe District, Mashonaland Central Province, Zimbabwe, approximately 40 kilometers from Harare. Known for its academic excellence, the school recorded an 89% O-Level pass rate and a 98% A-Level pass rate in 2024.
Mazowe High School combines strong Christian values, disciplined structures, and a commitment to holistic education, including outstanding performances in sports such as volleyball and basketball.
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Usher High School, a girls-only institution transitioning to co-educational status in 2025, is situated near Figtree in the Bulilima District, Matabeleland South Province, Zimbabwe. Known for its academic rigor, the school achieved an 87% O-Level pass rate and a 100% A-Level pass rate in 2024.
Managed by the Salvation Army, Usher High School emphasizes discipline and Christian values in its educational approach.
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