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🎓 Now Accepting Applications for 2026 Academic Year — Limited Spaces Available! 🏆 St Leonard Academy ranked among Top 5 Private Schools in Harare 2026 ⚽ Our Football Team Champions —To be in Harare Schools League 🌞 Solar-Powered Campus — 100% Renewable Energy Since 2026 🚌 Bus Routes Now Covering Borrowdale, Highlands, Avondale & More
Est. 2026 · Borrowdale, Harare

Excellence in
Every Endeavor

World-class day & boarding education in the heart of Zimbabwe. Nurturing tomorrow's leaders through innovation, character, and academic brilliance.

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Academic Excellence

Shaping Future
Leaders & Thinkers

97% A-Level university entry rate. ZIMSEC and Cambridge-aligned curriculum taught by passionate, qualified educators dedicated to your child's success.

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World-Class Boarding

A Premium Home
Away From Home

Solar-powered, fully air-conditioned boarding facilities with clinic, TV lounges, laundry, ironing rooms, and 24/7 dedicated care staff.

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About Our School

Building Tomorrow's Leaders

Founded on the principles of excellence and holistic development, St Leonard Academy stands as a beacon of quality education in Zimbabwe.

Located in the prestigious Borrowdale suburb of Harare, we offer both day and full boarding options. Our curriculum blends rigorous academics with character education, technology, and sport — preparing students for success in university and beyond.

Excellence Highest academic and personal standards
Innovation Modern teaching with cutting-edge technology
Integrity Building ethical leaders with moral foundations
Ubuntu Community, respect, and compassion for all

"We strive for excellence in every endeavour, nurturing each student to reach their full academic, social, and spiritual potential."

Enrollment Options

Day & Boarding Programs

Choose the learning environment that best suits your family's needs. Both options offer full access to our world-class facilities and exceptional education.

Day Program Students
Day Program

Day School Program

Flexible, comprehensive day schooling for local Harare students with full curriculum access and vibrant extracurricular activities.

  • 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM school day
  • Full Cambridge and ZIMSEC curriculum access
  • After-school clubs & activities
  • Sports & arts programs
  • Free school bus service
  • Nutritious lunch included
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Boarding Program
Boarding Program
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Full Boarding Program

A nurturing, premium residential experience offering a true home away from home with 24/7 care, security, and structured support.

  • 24/7 dedicated care & security
  • Air-conditioned dormitories
  • Evening study sessions
  • Weekend activities & outings
  • TV lounge & recreation room
  • On-campus clinic & nurse
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Academic Pathway

ECD & Primary

Grades ECD-A to Grade 7

Foundation Years

Forms 1 & 2

Junior Secondary

Ages 13–14

O-Level

Forms 3 & 4

Cambridge and ZIMSEC

A-Level

Sixth Form

University Entry
World-Class Campus

Everything Your Child Needs

Our campus features state-of-the-art facilities designed to support academic excellence and holistic development — from solar-powered classrooms to a fully-equipped medical clinic.

Modern Library

Modern Library

Extensive digital & physical collection with quiet study spaces, high-speed WiFi, and e-learning resources.

Science Labs

Science Laboratories

Fully-equipped Physics, Chemistry, and Biology labs with modern instruments and safety equipment.

Sports Complex

Sports Complex

Olympic swimming pool, basketball & netball courts, soccer fields, and athletic tracks for all-round fitness.

Computer Lab

Computer Laboratories

State-of-the-art computer labs with the latest hardware, high-speed internet, and programming software.

School Clinic

On-Campus Clinic

Fully equipped medical clinic staffed by a qualified nurse and doctor available 24/7 for student health needs.

Smart Classrooms

Smart Classrooms

Every classroom fitted with interactive smartboards, iPads, air-conditioning, and star link-optic internet.

Dining Hall

Dining Hall

Nutritious, professionally prepared meals by qualified catering staff in our spacious modern dining hall.

School Bus Transport

School Transport

Safe, GPS-tracked school buses covering Borrowdale, Highlands, Avondale, Mount Pleasant & all major routes.

Arts Center

Arts Center

Music rooms, art studios, drama hall, and a 500-seat auditorium for performances, graduations, and events.

Solar Power

Solar Power & Generator

100% solar-powered campus with battery backup and a diesel generator — zero load-shedding interruptions, always on.

WiFi Internet

Full-Time Starlink WiFi

High-speed unlimited Starlink internet across the entire campus — classrooms, dorms, library, and common areas 24/7.

Security CCTV

24/7 Security

CCTV monitoring throughout campus, electric perimeter fencing, and trained security personnel on duty round the clock.

Premium Residential Life

Our Boarding Facilities

A world-class residential experience featuring every comfort and convenience your child needs to thrive far from home.

Boarding Dormitories
Air-Conditioned Full WiFi
Study Room Dining

Everything Included

Our boarding hostel is designed with your child's comfort, safety, and academic success as the top priority.

Air-Conditioned Dormitories

Every dorm room, study hall, and common area fully air-conditioned for comfort year-round.

On-Site Clinic & Nurse

24/7 medical clinic with a resident nurse and emergency doctor on call for all health needs.

TV Lounge & Common Rooms

Modern common rooms with big-screen TVs, board games, and relaxation spaces for downtime.

Laundry & Ironing Rooms

Fully-equipped washing and ironing rooms, keeping students' uniforms and clothes immaculate.

Dedicated Study Room

Quiet, well-lit study rooms with supervised evening prep sessions every weeknight.

Tuck Shop / Thrift Shop

An on-campus tuck and thrift shop stocked with snacks, essentials, and school supplies.

Solar + Generator Backup

100% solar energy with battery storage and diesel generator — no power cuts, ever.

24/7 Security & Supervision

Armed response, CCTV, electric fence, and trained matrons supervising all boarding students.

School Medical Clinic

Student Health & Wellness Clinic

The well-being of every student is our top priority. Our fully-equipped on-campus clinic ensures immediate professional medical attention is always available.

  • Resident nurse on duty 24/7
  • Doctor on-call for emergencies
  • First aid and injury treatment
  • Mental health counselling services
  • Regular health screening for boarders
  • Medicine dispensing & records
School Bus Fleet

Safe & Reliable School Transport

Our modern fleet of GPS-tracked school buses provides door-to-door transport, covering all major Harare suburbs with trained drivers and a teacher escort on every route.

  • Modern, well-maintained bus fleet
  • GPS tracking on every vehicle
  • Trained drivers & teacher escorts
  • Borrowdale, Highlands, Avondale routes
  • Mount Pleasant & surrounding suburbs
  • Real-time parent notifications
Curriculum & Excellence

World-Class Academics

Our ZIMSEC & Cambridge-aligned curriculum challenges students to think critically, innovate, and excel across all disciplines.

From smartboard-equipped classrooms to fully-stocked science labs, every learning environment at St Leonard Academy is designed to ignite curiosity and maximise achievement.

97% A-Level University Entry
A* Average IGCSE Grade
15+ Subject Specialisations
iPads & Laptops for All Students
Smartboards in Every Classroom
Full-Time Starlink Internet
Air-Conditioned Classrooms
Smart Classroom
Cambridge & ZIMSEC Accredited
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Campus Life & Excellence

Get a glimpse of the vibrant, enriching school life we offer at St Leonard Academy.

Campus Life at St Leonard

Experience our vibrant campus — a sanctuary of learning, creativity, and community where every student thrives.

Parent & Student Reviews

What Our Community Says

★★★★★

"St Leonard Academy has exceeded every expectation. My daughter went from an average student to achieving straight A's in IGCSE. The air-conditioned classrooms, smartboards, and dedicated teachers made all the difference."

Parent
Tendai Moyo Parent of IGCSE Student
★★★★★

"The boarding facilities are exceptional — air-conditioned rooms, on-site clinic, a proper study room, and even a TV lounge. My son loves it there. It truly is a home away from home. We couldn't be happier."

Parent
Chipo Ndlovu Parent of Boarding Student
★★★★★

"The school bus service is incredibly reliable — always on time, GPS tracked, and with a teacher escort every day. As a working parent, knowing my child is safe brings so much peace of mind. Thank you St Leonard!"

Parent
Rumbidzai Chikwanda Parent of Day Student
★★★★★

"The solar power system means zero load-shedding during our lessons. Combined with the full-time WiFi, our education has never been interrupted. This school truly prepares you for the modern world!"

Student
Tatenda Zimba A-Level Student
Why Choose St Leonard
#1 Ranked Harare Private School 2025
Why St Leonard?

The Smart Choice for Your Child's Future

Cambridge and ZIMSEC-aligned O-level & A-Level curriculum with 97% pass rate
Solar-powered, zero load-shedding campus — uninterrupted learning
Air-conditioned classrooms, labs, dormitories, and common areas
Full-time unlimited fibre WiFi across the entire campus
On-campus medical clinic with 24/7 nurse and emergency doctor
GPS-tracked school bus fleet covering all Harare suburbs
iPad & laptop access for every student with smartboard classrooms
Modern boarding with TV lounge, laundry, ironing & study rooms
On-campus tuck shop, thrift shop, and essential services
24/7 CCTV, electric fence, armed response security
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Begin Your Child's Enrollment

Ready to give your child the education they deserve? Submit an inquiry and our admissions team will contact you within 24 hours.

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Contact Information

Our Address

786 Sally Mugabe Heights, Borrowdale
Harare, Zimbabwe

Phone

+263 784 867 742
+263 242 123 456

Email

stleonard25@gmail.com
head.stleonard@gmail.com

Office Hours

Mon – Fri: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM