Milestone Primary School Biography

Milestone Preparatory is one of the Milestone schools located just outside Rusape in Zimbabwe. This article gives an overview of the school’s background, academics and more

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Legal Name	Milestone Primary School
Year Founded	2012 (13 Years Ago)
Location	Rusape
Contact Number	+263773937732 +263779528998
Official website	milestoneschools.ac.zw

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Background

Milestone Preparatory School is a private, co-educational school located about 43 kilometres from Rusape, Zimbabwe. It was founded by Dr. Tsitsi Molly Mupfunya. The school is part of the Milestone Group of Schools and offers both day and boarding options for learners. The school operates in a rural area, surrounded by indigenous woodland and eucalyptus trees, creating a peaceful learning environment.

Academics

Milestone Preparatory School offers primary-level education and is a registered ZIMSEC examination centre. The school provides a wide range of subjects including English, Mathematics, Science and Technology, Agriculture, ICT, Heritage Studies, and local and foreign languages such as Shona and French.

The school also includes Early Childhood Development (ECD) classes. The academic program is designed to focus on both literacy and numeracy, with additional attention given to entrepreneurship, science, and ethics.

Extracurricular Activities

The school offers various sports and clubs to support the physical and social development of learners. Some of the sports available include:

Hockey
Cricket
Tennis
Rugby
Soccer
Netball
Swimming
Golf

There are also clubs and societies such as:

Music and Drama
Debate and Public Speaking
Environmental Conservation
Chess
Young Writers
Interact
Table Tennis
Pathfinders
Nature Walks
Drummies

Learners are also grouped into houses for internal competitions. The two houses are Lion (Red) and Cheetah (Blue).

Location and Facilities

The school is located along the Rusape–Nyanga Road, about 43 km from Rusape town in Manicaland Province. It also has a city office in Eastlea, Harare. The school has classroom blocks, sports fields, dormitories, and a library. It is designed to support both academic learning and personal development.

Admissions and Enrollment

Milestone Preparatory School enrolls learners aged 5 to 12 years. It serves both boys and girls and offers full-time boarding as well as day schooling. The average student population is around 180 to 185 learners. The school provides transport services to and from Rusape.

Milestone Preparatory is part of a broader group of schools under the Milestone name. The group also includes Milestone College and Milestone Secondary School, which serve learners beyond primary level.

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