St Ignatius College Chishawasha History & Background
St Ignatius College Chishawasha is a mission boarding school formerly run by the Roman Catholic Church. The mixed school, which was founded in 1962, is located in Chishawasha close to Harare. The school became a rebranded independent private institution in January 2020 (just like Kutama College wich was also privatised in 2023.)
The College offers education for boys in Forms One and Two, Forms Three and Four (Zimsec), for boys and girls in Forms Five and Six (Cambridge Higher School Certificate/ University entrance). St Ignatius is religious with a strong and overly academic bias.
Since its inception, the school has garnered a name as the hub of profound education maintaining a hold within the top ten list of the Zimsec national examinations.
The school has strong ties with St George's College and St Dominic's Chishawasha Secondary.
There are no day students at St Ignatius College.
St Ignatius College Pass Rate
St Ignatius has a proud and illustrious academic record. The pass rate averages ninety-eight per cent all round.
In 2024, St. Ignatius College achieved a remarkable pass rate of 72.4% at the A-Level and an impressive 94% at the O-Level.
These results underscore the institution's strong academic performance and commitment to excellence in education. St. Ignatius College continues to be a leading academic institution in Zimbabwe, consistently producing high pass rates that reflect the quality of education provided to its students.
Looking back to 2020, St. Ignatius College maintained a high standard with a pass rate of 82.4% at the O-Level. This strong performance highlights the school's consistent effort to ensure that students excel in their examinations year after year.
The 2020 results were a testament to the dedication of both the students and the educators at St. Ignatius College, solidifying its reputation as one of the top schools in the country.
In previous years, the trend of high academic achievement at St. Ignatius College has been evident. For instance, in 2017, the school recorded a 100% pass rate at the A-Level, showcasing its ability to maintain exceptional academic standards over time.
Similarly, in 2014, St. Ignatius College was among the top performers with a 100% pass rate at the A-Level.
These historical pass rates highlight the school's longstanding tradition of academic excellence and its role in shaping the future of its students through quality education.
Due to the impressive pass rate, St Ignatius College is one of the schools with the highest proportion of students entering the faculties of Medicine, Pharmacy, Engineering and Veterinary Science in Zimbabwe.
St Ignatius College Enrollment & Entry Requirements
The selection process at St Ignatius College is so rigorous and uncompromising that only the best make it from a wide selection of applicants at all levels.
How To Apply For A Form One Place At St Ignatius College
Email Submission:
Send an email to the admissions office at [email protected].
Use the subject line “APPLICATION FORM” to ensure your email is directed to the appropriate department.
Deadline:
The application process is time-sensitive. You had to apply on or before 30 May 2024 to be considered for the 2025 intake. The Form One entrance exams were held on 2 July 2024.
How To Apply For A Form Five (Lower 6th) Place At St Ignatius College
Send an email to [email protected] with the subject ‘APPLICATION FORM L6/2025”.
The school will then send a personalized and uniquely numbered application form and further details. Complete the application form and return it with the required supporting documentation and application fee.
St Ignatius mainly selects boys who would have studied O-Level at the school. Boys from outside average only about twenty per cent of the total enrolment.
By default, the A-level girls' places are reserved for outsiders. By and large only girls with not less than six As at O level make it. All A-level Science pupils specialise in Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology or Physics.
St Ignatius College Fees
The current 2025 fees for St Ignatius College are as follows:~
Development Levy US$1 510 (Paid Once-off)
Boarding Fees: US$2 200 per/term including tuition/excluding uniforms
SDC Levy: $100
Practical Fees: US$55 per subject
When beginning Form One or Lower Six, it is advisable to budget approximately $3700, excluding the cost of uniforms.
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St Ignatius College Curriculum
The College offers both Zimsec exams & recently introduced Cambridge classes. The first Cambridge Examinations to be attempted at the College were in October 2021. The school started online teaching and learning on May 18, 2020, in response to the COVID pandemic.
St Ignatius College Uniforms
Below are the school uniforms for St Ignatius College.
Boarding Conditions & Student Life At St Ignatius College
The College is wholly boarded with a total enrollment of 404 boys from Form one to Form Six. There are Four hostels (Junior House, Middle House, Senior House and Mary Ward).
The boarding experience at the school nurtures independence, interdependence, critical life skills, self-reliance and self-discipline in learners. Students provide their own bedding and toiletries.
They also do their own laundry and general cleaning.
All the boys use the main dining hall while the girls have their meals at Mary Ward except for school lunches.
St Ignatius College Motto
The school motto is Ignem Mittite In Terram which means Set The World On Fire
Extra-Curricular Activities At St Ignatius College
Sports
Being an avenue through which learner will find expression of their talents and individuality, sport is treated with the right pride of place with a deliberate effort to excel, whilst guided by the ethos of teamwork, honesty and fairness.
The following sporting disciplines are offered: Athletics, cross country, basketball, soccer, chess, hockey, handball, swimming, rugby, netball and volleyball.
Clubs
Culture continues to be an integral part of Jesuit Education since its inception. Thus the college strives to create cultural awareness, inculcate cultural values and provide a platform for students to nurture their talents and appreciate cultural diversity.
The following clubs are offered: Christian life community, arts and essays, drum-dance, quiz, debate, music, drama, youth against Aids.
St Ignatius College Leadership
Mr Hamilton Maganga is the substantive Headmaster of St. Ignatius College since the first of October 2020. The deputy head of the school is Mr Hatrick Chiwanda.
St Ignatius College Contact Details
Phone: 08677 004 013/4.
Cell: 0717 083 411
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.stignatiuscollege.ac.zw/
You can also follow the school on Facebook and YouTube.
FAQs On St Ignatius High School
In 2024, St. Ignatius College had a pass rate of 72.4% at the A-Level and an impressive 94% at O-Level.
St ignatius fees are US$2 200 per/term including tuition. When starting out you need to budget around $3700 excluding uniforms.
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