Thekwane High School has registered remarkable academic gains, with Headmaster Salani Ndlovu attributing the sustained success to the institution’s firm commitment to excellence and quality education.
“We are thrilled to have achieved a consistent record of excellence, with our Ordinary Level results exceeding 90% over the past five years, and our Advanced Level pass rate consistently above 95%, including a perfect 100% in the last two years,” said Ndlovu.
With a rich history dating back to 1924, Thekwane High School has evolved from a vocational training centre into a thriving academic institution.
“The school was established by Reverend Herbert Garter of the Methodist Church and started with just six boys as boarders in 1924,” he explained.
“Over the years, we have grown in leaps and bounds, despite the many challenges we have faced along the way.”
Today, the school has a total enrolment of 745 learners, comprising 341 males and 404 females. The learners are supported by a dedicated workforce of 38 teaching staff members and 29 non-teaching staff.
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Ndlovu highlighted the school’s impressive academic turnaround, noting that pass rates improved dramatically from 25% in 2005 to 97,5% in 2023, before slightly dipping to 94,5% in 2024.
He attributed the success to the school’s ability to adapt to changing times while maintaining high academic standards.
“We are proud of our achievements and will continue to strive for excellence in all areas,” said Ndlovu.
Methodist Church in Zimbabwe education secretary Rev Dr Muzenda said as Methodist Church in Zimbabwe they continue to cherish the good results they are obtaining from Thekwane High School.
“I want to appreciate the commitment and dedication of our management, teaching and non-teaching staff for working so hard to produce such quality results,” Rev Muzenda said.
“Thekwane has become a school of choice and household name not only in Zimbabwe but even internationally owing to good results.
“As you can see that the pass rate for both O and A Level has never dropped below 90%.
“The Methodist Church in Zimbabwe as the responsible authority is proud to be associated with such quality results.”
Rev Dr Muzenda acknowledged the role played by parents through timeously paying fees and giving support to learners.