Education is the cornerstone of sustainable development. The Marondera Rural District Council (MRDC) works closely with the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education, local communities, and private investors to ensure that every child across our 23 wards has access to a quality learning environment.

From cutting-edge early childhood development centers and historic boarding schools to newly constructed rural academies, our district offers a diverse and robust educational landscape.

Expanding Access Through Devolution

The Council is aggressively utilizing Devolution Funds to close the infrastructure gap in our resettlement and rural farming communities. By identifying areas where learners were walking up to 12 kilometers to access education, we have successfully launched new council-built schools to bring learning closer to home:

• Grand Chase Secondary School (Ward 1): A brand-new secondary school built to serve the local farming community, drastically reducing travel distances for rural high schoolers.
• Mandoga Primary School (Ward 2): Transitioned learners from a temporary farm house into a fully constructed, modern primary school facility.

District Schools Directory

Marondera boasts a rich mix of council-run, government, and private schools. Below is a comprehensive directory of notable institutions operating within our district.

Secondary & High Schools

School Name	Type	Boarding/Day	Location / Ward
Marondera High School	Public Government	Boarding & Day	1.5 miles from Town Centre
Mahusekwa High School	Public Government	Day	Mahusekwa Growth Point
Bernard Mizeki College	Private Mission	Boarding (Boys)	Pilgrims Way
Nyameni High School	Public Government	Day	Nyameni Suburb
Cherutombo High School	Public Government	Day	Cherutombo
Grand Chase Secondary	Council / Public	Day	Ward 1
Protama High School	Private	Boarding & Day	Mahusekwa Area
Chitepo Secondary	Public Government	Day	Dombotombo

Primary & Early Development Schools

School Name	Type	Boarding/Day	Location / Ward
Karimba Primary School	Public Government	Day	Marondera Rural
Mandoga Primary School	Council / Public	Day	Ward 2 (Resettlement)
Nyameni Primary	Public Government	Day	Nyameni
Cherutombo Primary	Public Government	Day	Dombotombo
Ruware Primary	Public Government	Day	Dombotombo

Spotlight: Independent & Private Excellence

Marondera is widely regarded as an educational hub for Southern Africa, hosting some of the country’s most prestigious independent boarding schools.

The Peterhouse Group of Schools

Regarded as one of the premier independent school groups in Southern Africa, Peterhouse is set within the tranquil Marondera farming community. The schools offer a world-class Cambridge curriculum, exceptional sporting facilities, and a deep commitment to environmental conservation through their on-site Gosho Park nature reserve.

• Programs: Peterhouse Boys, Peterhouse Girls, Springvale House (Junior)
• Website: peterhousegroup.co.zw

Wise Owl Group of Schools

A rapidly growing private institution known for its strong Cambridge curriculum and modern approach to education. Wise Owl focuses on developing independent learning skills, leadership, and digital literacy.

• Location: 19 Rotsvlei Estate, Winston Park
• Programs: Pre-school, Primary, and High School
• Website: wiseowlschool.co.zw

Lendy Park School

A prominent, biblically-based Christian co-educational primary school. Lendy Park offers both Cambridge and ZIMSEC curriculums, with a strong emphasis on holistic development, character building, and sportsmanship.

• Programs: ECD to Grade 7 (Day & Weekly Boarding)
• Website: lendypark.com

Partner With Us: Invest in Education

As Marondera’s population grows, so does the demand for quality educational facilities. MRDC is continuously allocating land and facilitating infrastructure development for new Early Childhood Development (ECD) centers, primary schools, and vocational training institutes.

If you are a private investor, NGO, or development partner looking to build educational infrastructure, the Marondera Rural District Council is open for business. We offer streamlined land allocation and full engineering support for approved educational projects.