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Gutu-Reformed Church in Zimbabwe (RCZ) run Alheit Chingombe II High School perched in the rural areas of Gutu Basera has established itself as an academic powerhouse after romping to a 98.2% pass rate in the recently released Zimbabwe Schools Examination Council (Zimsec) Advanced Level examination results.
Out of 56 students only one failed to make the grade with 55 others passing 2 or more subjects.
The results reflect intellectual prowess vested in educators and students alike who raised the flag of the institution high.
School Head Bernard Tagutanazvo, praised his students and teaching staff for their unwavering resilience, dedication and commitment to work.
“This extraordinary 98.2% pass rate is a testament to the unwavering dedication of our students, teachers, and support staff. We attribute this achievement to a culture of excellence, relentless hard work, and a collaborative spirit.” said Tagutanazvo.
Recognizing that such achievements do not occur in a vacuum, the Responsible Authority, Reformed Church in Zimbabwe (RCZ), Education Secretary, Dr Julius Mutumburanzou paid tribute to the teachers and support staff whose dedication made the milestone possible.
In announcing the overall RCZ schools results, Dr Mutumburanzou highlighted an upward trajectory in performance compared with previous years.
“As the responsible Authority we are happy with the performance of our schools in the 2025 examinations,” he said.
“All the schools surpassed their targets and all our schools recorded above 90% pass rates, with notable schools in Manicaland and Masvingo provinces securing an impressive 100% pass rate.”
The strong showing, he noted, signals more than just numbers—it reflects a culture of excellence the church has infused across its educational institutions.
Dr Mutumburanzou attributed the success to the church’s Christian ethos, which, he said, anchors on a standard of perfection within its schools. “We strongly believe in perfection which is strongly rooted in our Christian ethos, and any new staff who join our schools should embrace the same,” he added, adding that the expectation that educational attainment and moral commitment go hand in hand
