Our Story
Get to know St Dominic’s Chishawasha
St Dominic’s Chishawasha is a Roman Catholic girls boarding school situated in Chishawasha valley, about 24 km from Harare, the capital of Zimbabwe. It began as an elementary school in 1898; the secondary school was opened in 1967. In 2020 the enrollment consisted of 420 full-time boarding students.
Acting Head's note
Mr Zhwau
Welcome to St Dominic’s Girls School Chishawasha, a sacred space where young minds blossom and futures are shaped. As the School Head, I am honored to lead this esteemed institution, built on the foundations of Veritas – Truth.
At St Dominic’s, we are dedicated to providing a holistic education that nurtures the intellectual, spiritual, physical, and social growth of our girls. We strive to create a supportive and inclusive environment where our students can discover their talents, develop their passions, and become confident, compassionate, and courageous individuals.
Our mission is to empower our girls to become active participants in their own learning, equipped with the skills, knowledge, and values necessary to make a positive impact in the world. We aim to inspire our students to embrace the truth, to seek knowledge, and to become agents of positive change.
ST DOMINIC’S IN NUMBERS
“Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today.”
OUR ETHOS
Our school motto is “Veritas”. VERITAS (TRUTH), our motto is to pursue the truth in all disciplines. The formation of conscience, the acquisition of self-discipline for the sake of personal growth and good community relationships.
THE RELIGIOUS DIMENSION
The religious dimension of the school is a very important aspect to our school ethos. It is expressed through the celebration of Christian values in word and sacraments, in individual behavior, in friendly and harmonious relationships as well as in ready availability. It becomes natural that the great majority of our students come to think of the school as an extension of their homes – the school – home that has some amenities, which create a pleasant and happy family atmosphere.
