St Dominic’s Chishawasha Profile & Parent Reviews 📚 (Updated 2024)

St Dominic's Chishawasha
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St Dominic's Chishawasha Secondary School is a Roman Catholic girls school situated in Chishawasha, about 25 km from Harare, the capital of Zimbabwe. The school has an enrollment of 420 full-time boarding students and 25 teachers.

St Dominic's Chishawasha Secondary School was founded by the Dominican Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in 1898. The school is still currently run by the Dominican sisters.

The school was established as a sister school to St.Ignatius College Chishawasha which is run by the Catholic Jesuit Priests. It was instituted as a secondary school in 1967.

The school is an ICDL center and it offers both Zimsec and Cambridge syllabi. The school is in the process of privatisation.

St Dominic's Chishawasha Pass Rate

The sSt Dominic's Chishawasha has demonstrated consistent academic excellence over the years, highlighted by its pass rates across various examination periods.

In 2024, the school achieved a commendable O-Level pass rate of 92% and 80.6% at A-level securing its position among the top schools in Zimbabwe.

This performance is in line with its historical results, which include a perfect 100% pass rate for both O-Level and A-Level in 2016.

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Going back further, in 2017, St Dominic's was recognized for its strong A-Level performance, securing a place in the top 100 A-Level schools for that year. This trend of excellence was already apparent in 2015, when the school recorded an impressive O-Level pass rate of 96.84%.

These statistics not only underscore St Dominic's commitment to high educational standards but also reflect its enduring legacy in the academic community in Zimbabwe.

The school's consistent placement in the top tiers of national rankings demonstrates its ability to maintain high standards and foster an environment conducive to academic success.

St Dominic's Chishawasha Uniform Requirements

Below is the official list of uniform requirements for students in Forms 1 to 4 . Parents should ensure that all items are purchased from the designated suppliers to maintain consistency and quality.

The provided contact numbers can be used to place orders or inquire about availability.

School Uniform Suppliers (Contact: 0772 840 613)

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  • 1 Airforce Blue Blazer                                        
  • 3 Beige blouses                                                   
  • 2 Skirts                                                                                                                  
  • 1 White blouse                                                                                                                    
  • 1 Summer Track Suit                                                                                          
  • 1 Winter Tracksuit                                                                              
  • 2 Sports Shorts                                                                                    
  • House T-shirt white gold                                    
  • 2 Santa Rock T-Shirt                                            
  • Cap                                                                        
  • Hat                                                                         
  • Sports Bag                                                            
  • 1 Box bag
  • Athletics uniform

 JERSEYS
Available from Jersey Supplier (Contact: 0772 811 528)                                     

  • 1 Winter Jersey                                                   
  • 2 Slacks                                                                 
  • English Hymn Book                                             
  • Name Badges                                                       
  • School ID                                                
  • Bed cover (blue/navy blue) optional supplier 0789 917 891

AVAILABLE FROM OTHER STOCKISTS

  • Ankle Socks Be         
  • Brown laced Shoes
  • 1 pair of slippers (bathing)
  • Flat Brown Sandals with heel strap (same shade as school shoe) for summer
  •  Plain White Takkies
  • Black Satchel  (Strictly)    

St Dominic's Chishawasha  Hostel Requirements

  • 1 pillow                                                                                                 
  • Single bed mattress (optional)
  • 2 pillow slips                                                                                     
  • Toiletries & toiletry bag              
  • 2 pairs of bed sheets (blue/navy blue) optional supplier 0789 917 891
  • Bed wetter’s nurse bag (for bed wetters)   
  • One 20-litre bucket                                  
  • 1 pair of bathroom slippers                                         
  • 3 padlocks and hangers                                                                
  • Food Trunk & Metal trunk for uniforms
  • Solar Lantern without a radio
  • Full Cutlery (fork, table knife, table spoon, teaspoon)
  • White mug and cereal bowl.

St Dominic's Chishawasha Stationery Requirements

  • 20 Counter books 270 pgs or more, 50 exercise books
  • 1 Graph book
  • 1 Ream Bond Paper
  • Mathematical Set
  •  10 Ball Pens
  • 2 HB Pencils
  • 30cm Ruler
  • Khaki and Plastic Covers
  • Sellotape
  • pair of scissors.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Revised Standard Version -Bible
  • Dictionary -Oxford Secondary School 

Clubs & Sports at St Dominic's

Student clubs include taekwondo, karate, chess, drummies, mbira, traditional dance, LEO, drama, art, cheerleaders, and rosary group.

Sports include basketball, volleyball, athletics, and soccer. In 2016 the girls won first place among 17 schools in a choral competition.

St Dominics High School Fees 2024

St Dominics High School fees are $1430 per term. However, when starting form one or lower six you should budget around $3200 for all costs including uniforms.

St Dominic's Chishawasha Enrollment Process

There are no St Dominic's Chishawasha application forms for Form One places 2025. The enrolment is done through the Ministry of Education’s EMAP platform. 

This is usually available after the publication of the Grade 7 results. No applications are accepted directly at the school for the 2025 intake.

The school also does not currently host Open Days or entrance tests, however, this will change once it has been privatised.

St Dominic's Chishawasha Contact Details

Tel: +263 774 140 572
+263 773 277 370
08688007066

[email protected]
[email protected]

Address: Private Bag 7391, Greendale, Harare

FAQs On St Dominics Chishawasha

What are the fees for St Dominics Chishawasha?

St Dominic's fees are $1430 per term. When starting form one or lower 6 you should budget around $3200 to cover all costs including uniforms.

What is the pass rate for St Dominic's Chishawasha?

The 2024 pass rate for St Dominic's Chishwasha is 92% for O-level and 80.6% at A-level

Does St. Dominic's Chishawasha offer Cambridge?

Yes, the school offers the internationally recognised Cambridge syllabus.

How many students are in St Dominic's Chishawasha?

The school has an enrollment of 420 students.

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St Dominic's Chishawasha
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 by Bela
A lot to improve

Ku St Dominics kunoita $1500 fees but l have hama yangu aripo ano complainer futi. Madorms ava havasi kugadzirisa and also vanotoenda nemacereals emutrunk kudining. I dont know kana achinyepa hake. First day vanoti siyai mabags kunze mwana atakure ega. Maparents hamupinde mumadorms. They said its not yet a private school thats why vasingaite maentrance test


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1 thoughts on “St Dominic’s Chishawasha Profile & Parent Reviews 📚 (Updated 2024)

  1. Dasva Tafara says:

    I would like to transfer my child to your school starting January next year. She will be doing form two. how do l go about, i mean the procedure to follow to secure a place for a form two student?

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