By Virginia Njovo
Reformed Church in Zimbabwe (RCZ)’s Nyashanu High School in Buhera district recorded a 100 percent pass rate in the November 2024 ZIMSEC Examinations, with 17 learners scoring fifteen points, with two best pupils scoring 20 points, followed by two others with 19.
The top performers are Clide Mawire, who was studying Commercials, and Brian Mufowo, who was studying Sciences.
Of the 17 learners with 15 points, seven were studying Sciences, while Arts and Commercials had five 15 pointers each.
Heritage Studies, FRS, History, Geography, Shona, Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Crop Science, Accounting, Economics, and Business recorded a 100 percent pass rate.
Speaking with TellZim News, Nyashanu school head Jackson Dunatuna expressed his gratitude for the results, which he said made them smile.
“I am pleased with the results, which reflect hard work from learners and the staff members. The results set us among the best, raising our flag and the responsible authority’s higher.
“I want to thank the responsible authority and the parents for the support they give us, and the results are a reflection of combined efforts from all the stakeholders,” said Dunatuna.
RCZ Education Secretary Dr. Witmos Mutumburanzou said he was thrilled with the performance of Nyashanu as it continues to maintain the relevance of the church in the education system.
The 2023 class also recorded a 100 percent pass rate with two 20 pointers as the best performers, while the majority scored 19 points and 13 points.
Nyashanu is also excelling in terms of infrastructural development and agriculture and is one of the best RCZ schools when it comes to agriculture, boasting a 3ha piece of land under irrigation.
The school recently solarized the entire school learning areas and student accommodation, as well as some of the staff quarters, making them to not rely on ZESA.
