St Ignatius College Chishawasha Profile & Reviews ๐Ÿ“– (2025)

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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 which was also privatized in 2023.)

The College offers education for boys in Forms One and Two, Forms Three and Four (Zimsec), and 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.St Ignatius college logo

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 College: Celebrating Outstanding IGCSE Results for 2024

St. Ignatius College has once again demonstrated its commitment to academic excellence, as evidenced by the exceptional performance of its students in the 2024 IGCSE examinations.

The results highlight the schoolโ€™s dedication to nurturing top achievers and maintaining its status as a leader in education.

Results Breakdown

  • 4 Students: Achieved an impressive 10 Aโ€™s, showcasing their remarkable dedication and mastery across all subjects.
  • 4 Students: Earned 9 Aโ€™s, reflecting their consistent hard work and focus.
  • 6 Students: Secured 8 Aโ€™s, underscoring their strong academic foundation.
  • 5 Students: Attained 7 Aโ€™s, demonstrating significant effort and high achievement.

Key Highlights

Exemplary Performance: The results reaffirm St. Ignatius Collegeโ€™s reputation for producing high-performing students.

Academic Excellence: With 19 students earning between 8 and 10 Aโ€™s, the school continues to set a benchmark for success.

Well-Rounded Education: These achievements highlight the institutionโ€™s commitment to providing a rigorous academic program supported by dedicated educators and a nurturing environment.

St. Ignatius College remains a beacon of academic success, inspiring students to excel and achieve their fullest potential.

In 2023, 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.

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Mass at St Ignatius College

St Ignatius College Enrollment & Entry Requirements

St. Ignatius College invites prospective students and their families to join the 2025 Open Day and learn more about the enriching educational experience offered at the college. Details on the Open Day and enrollment for Form 1 and Form 5 are below:

Open Day Details:

  • Date: 12 April 2025
  • Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
  • Location: St. Ignatius College Campus

Meet the dedicated staff, explore state-of-the-art facilities, and discover the Catholic and Jesuit educational values that make St. Ignatius College unique.

Enrollment for Form 1 and Form 5 Now Open.
Apply today by scanning the QR code below or visit www.stignatiuscollege.ac.zw.

Deadline for Form 1 Application: 30 May 2025

For inquiries, contact:

St. Ignatius College Form one enrollment intake

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.

St Ignatius college uniforms

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. 

St ignatius college sports

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

What is the pass rate for St Ignatius College Zimbabwe?

In 2024, St. Ignatius College had a pass rate of 72.4% at the A-Level and an impressive 94% at O-Level.

What are St Ignatius College school feesย 2025?

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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St. Ignatius College
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 by Memory
Hard school to get a place, but has outstanding results

St Ignatius uchitanga for next year they've estimated at about $3,700 excluding uniform. Then $2,200 per term. Vakaita second stage of entrance test on the 2nd of July. Vakati varikutora 72 students only. 100% Cambridge, good pass rates, vanoda masports they have good facilities. Classroom environment iribhoo. Hostels are in the process of being renovated and they have solar back up power both kuclass nekuhostel


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