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Northwood Adventist Primary School Biography

Northwood Adventist Primary School is a private Christian school located in Mount Pleasant, Harare, Zimbabwe. Read more about the school in this biography.

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Details
Legal NameNorthwood Adventist Primary School
Year Founded1950 (75 Years Ago)
Location
357 Tunsgate, Northwood, Mount Pleasant, Harare, Zimbabwe
Type
Private, Christian, Day School
Church Affiliation
Seventh-day Adventist
Contact
+263 242 870529

Background

Northwood Adventist Primary School is located in Mount Pleasant, Harare, Zimbabwe. It is a day school operated by the Seventh-day Adventist Church, providing primary education in an English-speaking environment. The school was established in 1972 and moved to its current campus in 2014 after the completion of a new building.

Founding and Development

  • Northwood Adventist Primary School was first opened at the Division headquarters in Highlands as a Seventh-day Adventist church school.
  • The modern campus was constructed over two years and completed in 2014 with support from Maranatha Volunteers International and the East Zimbabwe Conference of the Adventist Church.
  • The official commissioning took place on November 30, 2014.

Leadership

  • The headmaster during the 2014 facility launch was Mrs. Chimani.
  • The school seeks qualified staff who are aligned with its Christian values and educational mission.

Academics

  • Northwood Adventist Primary School follows the Zimbabwean primary school curriculum.
  • The school places emphasis on English, moral education, and character development.
  • Additional subjects include Computer Studies, Music, and French.
  • Biblical teachings and Adventist principles are part of the educational approach.

Student Body

  • In 2014, the enrollment stood at 273 students. The new facilities were designed to enable higher intake while maintaining quality standards.

Academic Performance

  • In the 2025 IBZIM rankings, the school achieved an 11th place out of Zimbabwe’s top 100 primary schools.
  • The recorded pass rate was 98.20%.

Fees

  • Estimated annual school fees are around $800 USD, which positions the school in the mid-range price category for private schools in Zimbabwe.

Facilities

  • The school building was constructed to meet the specific needs of primary education and the surrounding Adventist community.
  • The infrastructure also serves for worship services.

See where Northwood Adventist Primary ranks on the top 100 list of best primary schools in Zimbabwe.