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Since 1969
About Presbyterian High School
Presbyterian High School, referred to interchangeably as "the school" or "PHS", is a mission boarding school situated 88km from Harare in Mhondoro, Mubaira, within Chegutu District, Mashonaland West Province.
Presbyterian High is a mission school founded on Christian principles by the Uniting Presbyterian Church in Southern Africa. We offer quality education and promote the Heritage Based Curriculum under Education 5.0, from Form 1 through to Advanced Level.
The Uniting Presbyterian Church in Southern Africa
The UPCSA is a transnational church denomination found in Zimbabwe, Zambia, South Africa and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Among the many thrusts of the Church, the UPCSA regards education as an essential component of doing mission work. Presbyterian High School is one of the many schools established by the UPCSA in pursuit of that calling.
One Mission, Different Locations
Presbyterian High School does not stand alone. We are part of a family of schools established by the Uniting Presbyterian Church in Southern Africa and administered by the Presbytery of Zimbabwe Education Trust.
The Trust operates through 2 regional boards — the Northern Region Schools Board and the Southern Region Schools Board. Presbyterian High School falls under the Northern Region.
Our schools share a common mission, a common Christian ethos and a common commitment to education for all. We work together on sports competitions, spiritual programmes, leadership development and shared agricultural production, and we support one another in infrastructure development. The Presbyterian Games, hosted in rotation between the regions, bring learners from across the Trust together each year.
Northern Region
Our Sister Schools
- Chitemere Harold Munro Secondary School — Mhondoro
- David Livingstone Memorial High School — Bulawayo
- David Livingstone Primary School — Bulawayo
- Gloag Range High School — Bulawayo
- Lekkerwater Primary School — Marondera
- Lekkerwater Secondary School — Marondera
- Mnondu Secondary School
- Red Bank Primary School
- Robert Sinyoka Primary School
Our School Community
The school offers quality education to over 700 boarding and 100 day learners.
Presbyterian High School consists of over 37 highly qualified teaching staff and over 40 ancillary staff members who are always keen to see the furtherance of academic excellence.
Enrolment has grown steadily in recent years, and the vision of our Responsible Authority is to increase access to education by making Presbyterian High a major boarding school of 1,000 learners in the immediate future.
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Education for the 21st Century Learner
Presbyterian High School takes full recognition of the Government's Education 5.0 paradigm, with its major thrust on innovation and industrialisation.
Our learners do not only study theory. Through our commercial farming, horticulture and poultry projects, our biogas plant and our technology-equipped learning spaces, they see education applied as a tool for sustainable development. This places PHS on the national development map and makes it an ideal school for the 21st century learner.
Learning through production
Innovation in practice
Why Choose Presbyterian High School?
A Proven Academic Record
Christian Values & Character
Qualified, Committed Staff
Modern Facilities
Self-Sustaining Projects
A Legacy Worth Joining
Become Part of Our Story
Presbyterian High School has shaped generations of Zimbabweans. We would be glad to welcome your child into that story. Get in touch with us to find out more.