Zrp High School Profile & Parent Reviews ๐Ÿ‘ฎ๐Ÿผ (Updated 2025)

ZRP High School
  • Advertise with Openclass
  • xm forex

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.

WhatsApp group

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 Oโ€™ Level and arts, commercials and sciences at Aโ€™ 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.

Zrp High School uniforms

How to Apply to Zrp High School

Form 1 enrolment for the ZRP High School 2025 intake is done through the Ministry of Educationโ€™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 $540 for ZRP members, while non-police children are charged $760. Below is a breakdown of the fees.

Police Students:

  • web development tay digital
  • advertise on Openclass
  • openclass ads

Boys: Total: $1,197

  • Fees: $440
  • Hostel Levy: $20
  • Practicals: $20
  • Development Levy: $120
  • 20th Anniversary (Once Off): $30
  • Text Book Combo: $75
  • Uniforms (Summer and Winter): $492
Other Posts You May Be Interested In
  • Girls: Total: $1,223
  • Fees: $440
  • Hostel Levy: $20
  • Practicals: $20
  • Development Levy: $120
  • 20th Anniversary (Once Off): $30
  • Text Book Combo: $75
  • Uniforms (Summer and Winter): $518

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 fees

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

  1. Drinking Juices: 6 litres
  2. Potato Chips/Corn Snacks: 40 packets x 35g each
  3. Maputi (Popped Corn): 40 packets x 50g each
  4. Biscuits: 2kg
  5. Cereals: 2 boxes x 500g each
  6. Sweets: 1kg or 50 units
  7. Jam: 1 bottle x 375ml
  8. Powdered Milk: 1 packet x 500g
  9. Tomato Sauce: 2 bottles x 375ml each
  10. Mayonnaise: 1 jar x 375ml
  11. 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 schoolโ€™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 schoolโ€™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.

openclass ads

Zrp High School Contact Details

Phone number: +263 242 860544
Cell: +263 77 275 8232

FAQs On ZRP High School

What is the pass rate for 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.

What are the fees for ZRP High School?

ZRP High School charges $780/term for non-police and $540 for police students.

Submit your review
1
2
3
4
5
Submit
     
Cancel

Create your own review

Zrp High School
Average rating:  
 2 reviews
 by Mrs Maja
Very impressed with the school

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

 by Banda
Good school but hard to get into

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.


Join Our Facebook Group & Interact With Other Parents

Parents review the boarding schools and share their experiences including the school environment, fees, discipline etc.

The aim is to help each other make informed decisions through discussions & interactive feedback.
Join Facebook Group Join WhatsApp Group Join WhatsApp Channel

We are looking for guest writers

We are looking for guest writers who have any material on the education sector in Zimbabwe e.g career guidance, opinion pieces etc.

The articles can carry your name & contact details if you so wish. Send via WhatsApp +263772509036 or email [email protected]
Send Via WhatsApp Send Via Email

29 thoughts on “Zrp High School Profile & Parent Reviews ๐Ÿ‘ฎ๐Ÿผ (Updated 2025)

  1. Presley Chivayo says:

    Its is a very good school..My name is Presley Chivayo i want to learn at your school for form 1

  2. Presley Chivayo says:

    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

  3. Cleopatra says:

    I also no want to enroll my daughter at ZRP please help if you have info about the applications, Thank you

  4. Malvin Machipisa says:

    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

    • Dube Jabulani says:

      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

  5. Pazvaivetsa Maburuse says:

    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.

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

This site uses cookies to offer you a better browsing experience. By browsing this website, you agree to our use of cookies.