Matshetshe Primary School
Matshetshe Primary School is a rural primary school nestled in the heartland of Umzingwane district in Matshetshe communal area of Ward 3 under the jurisdiction of Chief Gwebu. The school was established in 1953 by missionaries from the London Missionary Society which later evolved to become the United Congregational Church of Southern Africa (UCCSA). The school was later handed over to Umzingwane Rural District. The school is located on the 51-kilometre peg along the main Bulawayo to Beitbridge road. The school has an enrolment of 408 pupils which has been rising in recent years. The student population is drawn from the two villages of Nhlekiyana and Zinkondweni.A few pupils come from the nearby Ncema Waterworks compound as well as Mzingwane High and Esigodini Agricultural Institute staff quarters. The staff compliment of eleven teachers is well endowed to take the school to the next level.
“What a team of talented, caring, strong, and intelligent leaders our school has. You are in exceptional hands. ! ” – L. Phiri 2021
Lameck Phiri — Headmaster
Matshetshe Primary School at glance
Our best pass rate was 72 in year 2013.
Mission Statement
To provide high quality and relevant early childhood,primary and non-formal education and foster maximum participation in sport,arts and culture activities to produce effective ,efficient and productive individuals.
Vision Statement
To be the centre of educational, sporting, cultural and arts excellence in Umzingwane district and beyond.
A little more about us
Physical Address
Matshetshe Primary School. 51 km peg Bulawayo to Gwanda main road, Zinkondweni village of Ward 3 Umzingwane District, Matabeleland South, Zimbabwe.