| Legal Name | Kriste Mambo Secondary School |
|---|---|
| Year Founded | 1964 (61 Years Ago) |
| Location | P Bag 8095, Rusape, Zimbabwe |
| Type | Roman Catholic girls' high school |
| Contact Number | +263 786 410 879, +263 771 061 633 |
admin@kristemambo.co.zw |
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Background
Kriste Mambo High School is a Catholic girls' secondary school in Manicaland Province, Zimbabwe. It was founded on January 21, 1964, by the Dutch Sisters of Charity. The school is located close to Rusape, along the Rusape-Nyanga Road.
Founding and Administration
The land for the school was donated by Miss May Bloomfield, a local who converted to Catholicism. After the war, the Carmelite Fathers began managing the school, working together with the school’s principal. The administration also includes a School Development Committee and a School Advisory Board. Fr. Alexio Makakowe currently serves as the Carmelite manager.
Location and Campus
The school is situated at P Bag 8095, Rusape, roughly 44.5 kilometers from the town center. The campus offers boarding and day schooling. Facilities include classrooms, science laboratories, a library, and sports fields.
Academics
Kriste Mambo High School provides education under both ZIMSEC and Cambridge systems. Subjects include sciences, commercial, arts, and practical courses. The school gained A-Level status in 2000. It has consistently reported high pass rates, including a 100% A-Level pass rate in 2024.
Students and Staff
There are around 597 students, with most being boarders. The teaching staff numbers 31, supported by 26 non-teaching staff members.
Extracurricular Activities
Activities at the school include sports like basketball, tennis, and netball. Cultural activities and clubs are part of student life.
Admissions
For O-Level entry, students need a minimum of 5 Units in ZIMSEC, birth and baptism certificates, Grade 7 results, school fees, and uniform. For A-Level, at least six A grades at O-Level, including Mathematics and English, are required, along with proper documentation and fees.
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