Nyashanu High records perfect A-Level, outstanding O-Level results

 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 learners’ dedication and parental and guardian support is the reason why their hard work paid well. We have a committed teaching and non-teaching staff and we employ several strategies including extended study time and that has paid well,” Said Dunatuna.

This excellence extends to the Ordinary Level, where the school posted an outstanding 96.97 percent pass rate.

A total of 165 learners sat for five or more O-Level exams, with 160 passing five or more subjects. Of the 165 candidates, 71 were male and 94 were female. Notably, 145 passed five subjects including English, 79 passed both English and Mathematics, and 81 passed five subjects including Mathematics and a Science subject.

Individual subject performance was strong, with Computers, Building, Physical Education (P.E.), and Theatre General (TG) achieving a 100 percent pass rate.

Other high scores included Chemistry (94.55%), Biology (98%), FRS (96.55%), History (93.87 percent), and Shona (95 percent). The top performers were Cliffton Tsvito with 8 As and 4 Bs, and Vivian Duri with 8 As, 2 Bs, and 1 C.

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.