Zimbabwean Schools That Require Entrance Tests for Admission

Seeking Zimbabwean schools that require entrance exams for admission? Some schools still use entrance exams as part of their selection process, especially top private and trust schools. These tests help assess academic readiness, especially for Form One entry.

In this post, we highlight schools that still conduct entrance tests, along with information on when the entrance tests are held and where to find more details. If you're a parent looking for direct contact with schools with rigorous admission standards, this guide is for you.

 

Direct Contact School

• An elite mixed private college in Mandara
  Entrance Test: Yes
  When Held: 26 April 2025

Read more: https://openclass.co.zw/direct-contact-school/

Eaglesvale School

•  a Christian, co-educational, and multi-cultural school with academic and co-curricular activities
  Entrance Test: Yes
  When Held: Typically held on the first Saturday of July

Read more: https://openclass.co.zw/eaglesvale-school/

Falcon College

• An elite private boarding school located in Esigodini, Matabeleland South Province. 
  Entrance Test: Yes
  When Held: Typically held in July

Gateway High School

• An elite co-educational institution located in Emerald, Harare
  Entrance Test: Yes
  When Held: Typically held on the first Saturday of July

Read more: https://openclass.co.zw/gateway-high-school-zimbabwe/

Reekworth Schools

• A private institution offering both day and boarding services, located in Mabelreign and Borrowdale. 
  Entrance Test: Yes
  When Held: 7 June 2025

Read more: https://openclass.co.zw/reekworth-schools/

Sacred Heart College

•  An elite, Catholic, co-educational private school located in Gweru.
  Entrance Test: Yes
  When Held: 28 June 2025

St. Augustine's College

• It is a newly established elite Catholic high school that opened in January 2024.
  Entrance Test: Yes
  When Held: 13 June 2025

St Georges College

• A private Jesuit boys' high school in Harare.
  Entrance Test: Yes
  When Held: Held on the first Saturday of July

Read more: https://openclass.co.zw/st-georges-college/

St John's College

•  A leading independent boys-only secondary school, located in Borrowdale
  Entrance Test: Yes
  When Held: First Saturday of July

Read more: https://openclass.co.zw/st-georges-college/

St Ignatius College

• A mission boarding school formerly run by the Roman Catholic Church.
  Entrance Test: Yes
  When Held: 28 June 2025

Read more: https://openclass.co.zw/st-ignatius-college/

Stella Maris College

• A distinguished Roman Catholic elite school for girls
  Entrance Test: Yes
  When Held: 28 June 2025

Read more: https://openclass.co.zw/stella-maris-college/

Tynwald High School

• It is a distinguished private day school located in Harare
  Entrance Test: Yes
  When Held: Each year in Term 2

Wise Owl

• A premier private day and boarding institution offering quality education from early childhood to high school level
  Entrance Test: Yes
  When Held: Held on 7 June 2025

Read more: https://openclass.co.zw/wise-owl-group-of-schools/