Zrp High School is a private boarding school owned & run by the Zimbabwe Republic Police. The school was established in 2001 in Hatcliffe Harare but officially opened its doors to the first batch of students on February 3, 2003.
The school was set up by the then Commissioner of Police, Augustine Chihuri as a means to curb the inconveniences to children of Police force members when their parents are transferred to a different province.
Despite it being built to mainly cater for police force children, it is also open to non-police force members' children.
However, school fees are pegged differently for both groups with the latter paying close to double of the former considering their parents contributed towards the construction of the school through deductions from salaries.
It is also quite difficult for non-Police children to get places. For instance, in 2024 the school only enrolled 23 non Police children.
The school also recently updated mattresses and maintains a functional geyser system, although they plan to introduce a bucket system in winter to manage hot water use.
Curriculum
ZRP High School offers a robust Zimsec curriculum:
- Ordinary Level (O' Level): Students can choose from 10 subjects, ensuring a comprehensive educational foundation.
- Advanced Level (A' Level): The school provides courses in Arts, Commercials, and Sciences, catering to diverse academic interests.
To enhance global competitiveness, the school offers French classes and has plans to introduce Chinese lessons.
Zrp High School Pass Rate
In 2024, ZRP High School achieved impressive pass rates for both O and A levels. The O level pass rate stood at 96.8%, placing it among the top-performing schools in the country. Similarly, the A level pass rate was noteworthy at 94.6%, showcasing consistent academic excellence.
Looking back to 2020, ZRP High School maintained a strong academic performance with an O level pass rate of 96.58%. This consistency highlights the school's commitment to maintaining high educational standards over the years.
In previous years, ZRP High School also demonstrated strong results. For instance, in 2017, the school was noted for its robust academic performance, particularly at the A level. The pass rates in these earlier years set a solid foundation for the continued success observed in recent examinations.
Zrp High School Enrollment & Curriculum
Around 700 students are enrolled at Zrp High School.The school offers 10 subjects at O’ Level and arts, commercials and sciences at A’ Level. In line with its founding vision to produce globally competitive products, French classes are offered with plans to introduce Chinese lessons well underway.
The school has also proven its mettle in extra-curricular activities as the institution has also scooped national and provincial honours in debate, public speaking, drama, chess and athletics over the years.
One top accolade that the school got was being crowned the 2013 National Debate on Climate Change winners, sponsored by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).
Zrp High School Uniform
Gold & blue are the school's colours and they are used in the Zrp high uniform as shown below.
How to Apply to Zrp High School
Form 1 enrolment for the ZRP High School 2025 intake is done through the Ministry of Education’s EMAP platform: this is usually available after publication of the Grade 7 results. No applications are accepted directly at the school.
The competition for A-Level places is very stiff at the school. As such, only students with 5A's at O-Level are accepted.
Zrp High School Fees
The current 2025 fees for ZRP are $520 for ZRP members, while non-police children are charged $820. Below is the image containing a breakdown of the fees.
Non-Police Students:
Boys: Total: $1,507
- Fees: $750
- Hostel Levy: $20
- Practicals: $20
- Development Levy: $120
- 20th Anniversary (Once Off): $30
- Text Book Combo: $75
- Uniforms (Summer and Winter): $492
Girls: Total: $1,533
- Fees: $750
- Hostel Levy: $20
- Practicals: $20
- Development Levy: $120
- 20th Anniversary (Once Off): $30
- Text Book Combo: $75
- Uniforms (Summer and Winter): $518
Important Notes:
- Every learner must bring their own cutlery and pouch.
- Learners need to bring a certified birth certificate and the original result slip.
- Placement is secured by the purchase of uniform and fees payment.
ZRP High School Boarding Life
The school recently updated mattresses and maintains a functional geyser system, although they plan to introduce a bucket system in winter to manage hot water use.
Bullying is non-existent; prefects enforce discipline and respect among students. The limited tuck shop and balanced diet, including tea with bread, margarine, jam, eggs, baked beans, and meat twice a week, ensure a healthy environment.
The school also runs self-sustaining projects like poultry and vegetable farming, and parents can opt for a buyout on weekends.
ZRP High School Tuck List
Parents and guardians are encouraged to adhere to the following tuck requirements to ensure uniformity and avoid inconvenience. The quantities and items listed below are strictly enforced, and any excess items may be confiscated.
Acceptable Groceries by Type and Quantity
- Drinking Juices: 6 litres
- Potato Chips/Corn Snacks: 40 packets x 35g each
- Maputi (Popped Corn): 40 packets x 50g each
- Biscuits: 2kg
- Cereals: 2 boxes x 500g each
- Sweets: 1kg or 50 units
- Jam: 1 bottle x 375ml
- Powdered Milk: 1 packet x 500g
- Tomato Sauce: 2 bottles x 375ml each
- Mayonnaise: 1 jar x 375ml
- Sugar: 1 packet x 2kg
Important Notes:
- The school strictly enforces these limits. Parents are encouraged to communicate with their children about any additional needs beforehand.
- Ensure that all items are clearly labeled with the student's name to avoid loss.
Agricultural Projects at ZRP High School
ZRP High School is committed to fostering self-sufficiency and providing students with practical life skills through its well-structured agricultural projects.
These initiatives not only support the school’s dietary needs but also serve as a learning platform for students, promoting hands-on education and sustainability.
1. Vegetable Gardening
The school operates a vibrant vegetable garden, where students and staff grow a variety of crops, including:
- Leafy greens such as spinach and kale.
- Root vegetables like carrots and onions.
- Seasonal crops tailored to the school’s requirements.
The produce from the garden is directly used to supplement meals in the boarding school, ensuring fresh and nutritious options for students. Any surplus produce is sold to the local community or staff, generating revenue to fund other school programs.
2. Poultry Farming
ZRP High School has an active poultry project involving the rearing of chickens for both meat and eggs. This project includes:
- Broilers: Raised specifically for meat, these are used in school meals or sold to generate additional income.
- Layers: The eggs produced are a staple in the school diet, contributing to a balanced breakfast for students.
Students actively participate in feeding and managing the poultry, gaining valuable insights into animal husbandry and sustainable farming practices.
ZRP Boarding School Sports
Sports are well-organized, with students participating in various activities like soccer and chess, and parents receiving a calendar to watch their children play.
Zrp High School Contact Details
Phone number: +263 242 860544
Cell: +263 77 275 8232
FAQs On ZRP High School
In 2024, ZRP High School achieved a 96.8% pass rate for O levels and a 94.6% pass rate for A levels, placing it among the top-performing schools in the country.
ZRP High School charges $780/term for non-police and $540 for police students.
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ZRP high hatcliffe ndine mwana aripo ari bhoo zvekuti ini mwana wangu akatanga achiita zvekutamba kubva form 1 and 2 aingove pa average first term form3 he brought home maA 7 unlike kumashure ndikamuti wat changed zvikanzi unozongoona wega kuti pakuda kuitwa zvechikoro pano bcoz hazvibatsiri kumuka na3 am evryday iwe wotamba nguva yestudy saka ndakatoona kuti set up yepa ZRP High ndeyekungoita zvechikoro ..in terms of kubirwa zviriko shuwa asi pamwewo vana vanowacha vongosiya ukaenda ku lost and found unozviwana asi varikubirwa variko zvavo then chikafu aihwa zvakarongeka tuck vanongoda 10usd and below vaitomboti 5usd havadi kuti vana vapihwe yakawanda kuma rooms ma mattress akatemgwa mamwe recently vari kuita vachigadzirisawo panenge pasaririra ..mvura yekugeza muma geyser irimo asi havakwani vese mongoziva wo munhu akapinda pashower pane mvura inodziya haabve zvekumhanya so they want to introduce bucket system mu winter kuti vaite discipline nemvura
Pamari fees vanosiyanisa police and non police students apa its 810 non police including ma practicals ini hangu handiwani mari yakawanda l save kuti zvibude but nezvaano benefiter ikoko like pekurara pakanaka ,chikafu chakanaka nekugeza plus education wise l feel 810 is fair
Bullying its a zero ..no case of bullying yandakambonzwa the students respect their prefects and prefects respects student ma prefects anotoisa order kuDH vanoita futi fork and knife
Okay it's also better pakuti tuck is limited. Zvino zo balancer somewhere
Tea vanopihwa chingwa nemargarine and jam nemazai and baked beans
Nyama vanodya masikati nemanheru rice and nyama twice a week beans once in a while sadza nemukaka zviriko ...chibage chesadza vanorima pachikoro vane project yehuku and mazai ...ma carrots,green beans,peas cucumbers vanorima vega paya patinoita ma functions vanoita fundraising thru selling mazai and zvavanorima izvoo ..then vanoita yavanoti buyout if yu want yu buy out yo kid at 20usd Friday 10am momudzosera Sunday na 3pm mari iyoyo voshandisa kuita wo zvinodiwa kugadzirisa
Vanopihwa icecream as well nema fruits banana ,apple not everyday
Ma sports vanotobuda vachienda vanotori ne calendar ravanotipa if yu free unotoendawo kunoona mwana wako achitamba be it bhora or chess nezvimwewo
Tuck Mazowe orange crush havadi nyaya yema drugs
Passrate is very good, diet yakanaka, fees mongoshanda ne $800/term for non police, kana muchitanga around $1 500 incl uniforns less shoes and socks. Nzvimbo haiwanikwe nyore cause 75% if not 80% vana vemapurisa. Some1 said last yr vakatora vana 32 non police chete. Vano tora cream chete chete. Majority of Teachers mapurisa. Discipline bhoo. Infrastructure ichiri pari nand cause its not an old school.
this school is great
I am looking for a form one place for next year
How can i apply for my son to learn form one from this 2nd term?
lam looking place for form 1
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lam look form 1 in take
what a great school love it
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Am looking for a form 2 place for2022 and do you do Cambridge
Looking for a Form 1 place. Love this school!
How can I get more information about this school? I would like to enroll my brother.
Its is a very good school..My name is Presley Chivayo i want to learn at your school for form 1
Its is a very good school..My name is Presley Chivayo i want to learn at your school for form 1 how can i come for an interview
It is a very good school.
Am looking for a form 1 place at you school for my son
I also no want to enroll my daughter at ZRP please help if you have info about the applications, Thank you
I would like to get enrollment for my A level girl child for 2023.
Hie, I’m look for a place for form 5 next year,for my daughter
How do I apply for next year form 1 place??
I would like to get enrollment for my A level girl child for 2023.
I would like an A level place but I don’t have 5 As I hope and trust that you can help me obtain 15 points straight
i would like to enroll my daughter form 1 next year jan 2025
Need my daughter to join your school in form three
May I know if you still have places for Olevel holiday lessons
I’m looking for form 3 place third term 2024
Hie
I am looking forward to have my son attending his Secondary Level at ZRP High School, I love this School.
Mr Jabulani Dube
Kariba
I want my girl child to join the school next year 2025 form. I am a retired police officer. How do we go about it.
Applying at Zimbabwe Republic Police high school
The best school ever in the whole Zimbabwe and in Harare leading a future