St Francis Xavier's Kutama College Biography
St Francis Xavier's Kutama College is a mixed gender, misssion, boarding high school run by the Roman Catholic Church. Is located in Norton, Zimbabwe.
| Legal Name | St Francis Xavier's Kutama College |
|---|---|
| Year Founded | 1914 (112 Years Ago) |
| Headmaster | Mr Francis Mukoyi |
| Location | Kutama Village, Zvimba District, Norton, Zimbabwe |
| School Colors | Blue Gold |
| Motto | Esse Quam Videri (To be, rather than to seem / Be what You Are!) |
| Type | Mission, Catholic boarding high school |
| Contact Number | +263 69 325 |
| Contact Email | info@kutamacollege.com |
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Background
St. Francis Xavier’s Kutama College—commonly known as Kutama College is a private Catholic boarding high school located in Kutama, Zvimba District, Mashonaland West Province, Zimbabwe, around 80 km southwest of Harare. The school was founded in 1914 by Jesuit missionaries and is now run by the Marist Brothers. Since 2024, the school began admitting girls into Sixth Form, becoming a mixed institution for upper levels.
Curriculum & Academics
- Curriculum: Offers both ZIMSEC (Zimbabwean O-Level and A-Level) and Cambridge syllabi, with a wide range of subjects from sciences, humanities, language, technical and commercial disciplines. Junior Forms (1–2) choose a core set of 10 subjects; senior forms specialize via pathways.
- Academic performance: In 2024, the O-Level pass rate was 86.6%, with 34 students scoring five A’s or better. A-Level pass rate reached 78.8%, with 23 students achieving ≥10 points. Overall trends show consistent performance above 80% in both O- and A-Levels in recent years.
Extracurricular & Leadership
- Houses: Four houses—Champagnat (Blue), Chichester (Red), Michael (Green), and Patrick (Yellow).
- Activities: The school offers sports (soccer, rugby, cricket, athletics, swimming, basketball, tennis), clubs (debate, drama, chess, science, environmental, youth farmers, interact, music/choir), as well as leadership and service programs like SRC and peer mentorship.
Rankings
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