Amai Mugabe Junior School Biography

Background

Amai Mugabe Junior School is a private primary school located in Mazowe, Zimbabwe. It was established in early 2013 by the Grace Mugabe Foundation. The school was officially opened following construction that began in November 2011 and finished in October 2012. The school was part of a larger initiative that also included the nearby Grace Mugabe Children’s Home. It opened with 97 pupils in its first intake.

Location

The school is situated in the Mazowe Valley, approximately 40 kilometers north of Harare, Zimbabwe’s capital city. It occupies land near other facilities associated with the Grace Mugabe Foundation.

School Type and Structure

Amai Mugabe Junior School is a private co-educational school offering both day and boarding facilities. It serves pupils from Grade 0 to Grade 7. The school is divided into two sections: the Infants Department (Grades 0–2) and the Junior Department (Grades 3–7).

Facilities and Learning Environment

The school campus includes 27 classrooms, a library, music and art rooms, computer labs, and administrative offices. It provides a range of co-curricular activities including sports such as cricket, rugby, and hockey. The school has also introduced language learning, including Chinese.

Academic Performance

In 2020, Amai Mugabe Junior School achieved a 100% pass rate in the national ZIMSEC Grade 7 examinations. All 10 candidates passed, and the school was ranked 31st nationally out of over 5,000 schools.

Leadership

As of 2017, the school was led by Mr. P. Chitambo (Headmaster) and Ms. L. Munaiwa (Deputy Head). The administration has worked with external organizations, such as the Scouts Association of Zimbabwe, to support leadership training among students.