| Legal Name | St John's Emerald Hill High School |
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| Year Founded | 1925 (100 Years Ago) |
| Headmaster | Francis Mashonga |
| Location | Saint John's Secondary School 28 Dublin Rd, Harare |
| Motto | Veritas (Latin), meaning “Truth |
| Type | Catholic (Dominican) co‑educational day high school (Forms 1–6) |
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Background
St John’s Emerald Hill High School is a Catholic, co‑educational day school run by the Dominican Sisters in the suburb of Emerald Hill, Harare, Zimbabwe. It was founded in April 1925 by Sister Mary Wilhelmine and Sister Rita, initially serving underprivileged Coloured and Indian children. By December that year, enrollment reached 18 students, and today the school serves over 700 day scholars. The school’s motto is Veritas, which means “Truth” in Latin. It follows the four pillars of Dominican life: Prayer, Study, Community, and Service
Academic Performance
In 2024, the school achieved a 90% A‑Level pass rate, with outstanding individual spreads:
- 4 students earned five A’s or more at O‑Level
- 28 out of 81 scored ≥10 points
- 11 of 97 achieved all A's at AS-Level
Extracurricular & Reputation
The school hosts academics and cultural events, including:
- Quiz, spelling bee, and public speaking competitions, hosted in 2024 for Harare schools School
It maintains a history of strong student representation in provincial and national sports (hockey, basketball, cricket) and academic competitions like the SADC quiz quiz finals in 2017
Rankings
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