By Tadiwa Shunje

MASVINGO — A Form Three learner from Berejena High School in Chivi has captured national attention after sitting for and passing A Level Arts examinations, an achievement rarely seen at his level. Lincoln Gopo earned 13 points in History, Economics, and Sociology, stunning educators and peers alike.

Gopo revealed that his motivation came from his role as a junior parliamentarian, where he frequently debates against A Level learners.

“I had to compete with senior students in debates, which pushed me to study harder and deepen my understanding of social and cultural issues. Learning about Zimbabwean history and culture strengthened my sense of patriotism and drew me toward Arts subjects,” said Gopo.

Despite his success at A Level, Lincoln is currently in Form Four, studying science subjects at O Level. He is sitting for 12 subjects and plans to increase them to 15, including Pure Mathematics, Statistics, and Additional Mathematics. His interest in science, he said, is inspired by historical figures such as Isaac Newton, whose work motivated him to understand how scientific knowledge was mastered in the past.

Gopo said balancing O Level and A Level studies was not easy but his determination and support from the teachers at his school as well as parents helped him triumph.

“While I was in Form Three, I had to learn O Level work while also preparing for A Level subjects. I used lunch breaks to consult senior students and follow their syllabus,” he explained, noting that the process demanded discipline, focus, and commitment.

Looking ahead, Lincoln aspires to study Constitutional Law at the University of Zimbabwe, while continuing with science subjects to broaden his academic scope. He credited his success to hard work, faith, and focus, urging fellow learners to ignore negative criticism. “People will always try to discourage you, but it is important to focus on your vision and work towards excellence,” he said.

Lincoln emphasized that he could not abandon his strength in Arts, public speaking, and debating, talents which he believes will help him reach his full potential.

Berejena High School offers both Arts and Science subjects at the secondary level and has a track record of producing learners who participate in academic, leadership, and debate programmes, including the Junior Parliament, which encourages civic engagement and academic excellence.

By Karen Sibanda
Reformed Church in Zimbabwe run Nyashanu High School, located in Buhera District, has
achieved a perfect 100 percent pass rate in the 2025 Advanced Level ZIMSEC Examinations.

According to the school’s statistics, the overall performance of learners was impressive. A total
of 62 learners sat for the examinations, with 46 candidates scoring 10 points and above. The
standout performances included two learners who attained 19 points and six who scored 15
points.
Further analysis shows seven learners recorded 14 points, four with 13 points, six with 12 points,
eight with 11 points, and twelve with 10 points.
The institution recorded a perfect 100 percent pass rate in most subjects. Specific subjects where
every candidate excelled include Heritage Studies, History, FRS, Geography, Shona, Biology,
Crop Science, Business Studies, Economics, Theatre General (TG), Computers, Literature in
English, Sports Science, Sports Management, and Statistics.
The School Head, Jackson Dunatuna, praised the dedicated teaching staff and the learners’
commitment.
“The students’ dedication and parental and guardian support is the reason why their hard work
paid well,” Mr. Dunatuna said.
Nyashanu High School is also famed for its agricultural prowess, which sustains its operations.
The school produces most of its own food and agricultural requirements, notably through
massive potato production, making it one of the few schools in the region to venture into such
large-scale farming.
The school’s location is also considered advantageous, situated away from negative urban
influences. This environment guarantees security and ensures learners have no access to

substances like drugs. The school boasts of having never recorded a single case of drug abuse,
fostering a safe and focused atmosphere conducive to academic excellence.

By Ndinatsei Mavodza

MASVINGO – Ndarama High School has achieved a 100percent overall pass rate in the November 2025 ZIMSEC Advanced Level examinations, with outstanding performances in the sciences reaffirming its position as one of Masvingo Province’s top day schools.

The perfect pass rate shows that all candidates who sat for the exams passed at least two subjects, with strong performances across the sciences, commercial and arts departments.

The government-run school offered a wide range of subjects including Statistics, Pure Mathematics, Computer Science, Music, Food Science, Sports Science, Heritage Studies and Textile Technology and Design, many of which achieved a 100% pass rate. 

The school head Oddy Matongo praised the dedication of both the leaners and their teachers saying they all worked hard to produce the remarkable results.

“The results are a results of combined efforts from the leaners and their teachers and I want to thank them all for raising our school flag higher,” said Matongo.

He went on to commend other stakeholders including parents whom he said were always supportive in the school development.

In the Sciences department, Pure Mathematics recorded the highest enrolment, with 98 candidates sitting for the subject and 38 scoring As, while Physics had a 97.3 pass rate. 

Chemistry, which had 53 candidates, recorded a 94.6% pass rate while Computer Science recorded 16 As out of 25 students, with a 100% pass rate.

The Arts department complemented the success in the science department as Sociology recorded 30 A grades from 42 candidates while Literature in English produced 22 As out of 32 candidates.

History had the highest enrolment in the Arts department, with 50 of the total candidates, all passing, and subjects such as Music and Heritage Studies also recorded a 100percent pass rate.

In the Commercials department, Business Studies and Economics recorded a 100% pass rate.

Despite the overall success, Accounts recorded the lowest pass rate at 57percent while Literature in Shona posted a pass rate of 88%. 

The results highlight Ndarama High’s continued commitment to academic excellence and its reputation as a leading school in Masvingo Province.

By Beverly Bizeki

Reformed Church in Zimbabwe-run Gutu High School posted perfect pass rates in the November 2025 Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (ZIMSEC) examinations.

The school recorded a 98 percent pass rate at Advanced Level and 98.11 percent at Ordinary Level, underscoring its growing reputation for academic excellence.

At ‘A’ Level, 95 candidates sat for the examinations, with 93 learners passing two or more subjects. Of these, 12 candidates attained 15 points and above, while 61 learners scored 10 points and above.

The school also achieved 100 percent pass rates in several subjects, including Economics, Literature in Shona, History, Family and Religious Studies, Technical and Vocational subjects, Crop Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Sociology, Biology, Business Entrepreneurship, Communication Skills and Literature in English.

School head Mirirai Mutanda hailed the results as a product of discipline, commitment and teamwork.

“We are proud of our learners’ performance at both ‘O’ and ‘A’ Level. The results show that hard work and discipline truly pay off. We appreciate the unwavering support from the Responsible Authority, parents and staff, whose contribution has played a critical role in enabling our learners to excel,” said Mutanda.

At Ordinary Level, 159 learners sat for the examinations, with 156 candidates passing five or more subjects.

Of these, 37 learners scored five As and above, while 152 passed five subjects including English.

A total of 87 learners passed five subjects including English and Mathematics, while 88 candidates passed five subjects with Mathematics and Science.

Another 87 learners passed five subjects including English, Mathematics and Science.

The school also recorded 100 percent pass rates in several ‘O’ Level subjects, including Agriculture, Physical Education, Heritage Studies, Shona Language, Computer Science, Literature in English, Family and Religious Studies, Business and Enterprise Skills, and Textile Technology and Design.

By Ndinatsei Mavodza

GUTU – Dewure High School, run by the Church of Christ in Gutu, has recorded outstanding results in the 2025 Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (ZIMSEC), attaining a 90.1% Ordinary Level pass rate while maintaining a 100% pass rate at Advanced Level, highlighting its growing reputation as a centre of academic excellence.

The Ordinary Level performance marked a steady rise from 80% in 2022, 79.3% in 2023 and 82% in 2024. 

Although the school had targeted 85%, the school head, Tephinas Mangono, said she was pleased that the final outcome surpassed expectations.

“We are grateful and encouraged by this result. We had hoped for 85%, but achieving 90.1% in the 2025 ZIMSEC examinations shows the commitment of both our learners and staff,” she said.

Out of 162 Ordinary Level candidates, 38 learners scored five As and above, with two learners recording a clean sweep of 10 As. 

Several others attained between five and eight As reflecting strong overall performance.

At Advanced Level, Dewure High School sustained its tradition of excellence after all 93 candidates passed, continuing the 100% pass rate achieved in 2024. 

Of these, 24 learners scored 15 points and above, while 77 had 10 points and above.

Beyond academics, the school runs projects in piggery, poultry, gardening and cattle farming, which support learner welfare, benefit the surrounding community and provide hands-on learning opportunities.