Marange High School Biography
Marange High School is a mission high school run by the United Methodist Church. The school is located in Odzi within the Mutare district in Zimbabwe.
| Legal Name | Marange High School |
|---|---|
| Year Founded | 1980 (46 Years Ago) |
| Headmaster | Mr Chingombe |
| Location | Odzi, Mutare District, Zimbabwe |
| School Colors | green, gold, and grey |
| Type | Methodist, Mixed Gender, High School |
| Contact Number | +263 20 423 711, +263 77 417 3130 |
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Background
Marange High School (also known as Marange UMC High School) is a co‑educational United Methodist mission boarding secondary school located in Marange (Odzi), near Mutare in Manicaland Province, Zimbabwe. It was founded in 1971 and later administered by the United Methodist Church, serving as both a day and boarding school for Forms 1 through Advanced Level.
Academics & Performance
- Curriculum: Offers the Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (ZIMSEC) curriculum at O‑Level and A‑Level, along with technical/vocational subjects (e.g., agriculture, building technology, textiles). ICT and life skills are built into the curriculum.
- Recent Results: In 2024, A‑Level pass rate was 98.82%, up from ~91% the year before; O‑Level pass rate was about 91.5% in 2023. Around 85 students sat for A‑Levels, and 16 scored between 14 and 20 points.
Student Body & Gender Balance
- Enrollment: Mixed school with both boarders and day students. In recent reporting, 56 female and 29 male students sat A‑Levels—the school supports both girls and boys in boarding and academics.
Facilities & Extracurricular
- Boarding: Provides structured boarding facilities for boys and girls.
- Vocational & Life Skills: Includes agricultural and technical skills training (e.g., piggery, livestock) to promote entrepreneurial mindset. A notable example: in 2022, a student assisted in delivering piglets in the school’s agricultural project.
- Activities: Includes choir, marimba, sports clubs (basketball, soccer, netball, volleyball), and media or drama clubs
Rankings
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