Welcome

Welcome to Cheziya Gokwe High School

At Cheziya Gokwe High School, located in Gokwe South, we take pride in being one of the best boarding schools with a high pass rate. Guided by our motto, “Striving for Excellence,” we cultivate a dynamic learning environment where every student is empowered to rise above challenges, embrace curiosity, and unlock their full potential.
Explore our website to discover a school that values progress, courage, and the journey towards greatness. Welcome to the Cheziya Gokwe family, where excellence is a habit, and greatness begins.

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Academics

Academic Excellence at CGHS

Cheziya Gokwe High School is committed to delivering a comprehensive and dynamic academic experience, structured around three core disciplines: Commercials, Arts, and Sciences. Our curriculum prepares students for both Zimsec Ordinary Level (O-Level) and Advanced Level (A-Level) examinations, fostering intellectual growth and critical thinking across diverse fields.

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Sports

Celebrating Sporting Excellence and Global Triumph in Chess

Cheziya Gokwe High School takes immense pride in its vibrant sporting culture, which complements its renowned academic achievements. Among its many accomplishments, the school has carved a remarkable legacy in chess, a discipline that exemplifies strategic brilliance and intellectual rigor.

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Projects

Fostering innovation, entrepreneurship

We pride ourselves on fostering innovation, entrepreneurship, and practical learning through our diverse range of projects. Our students and staff collaborate to deliver excellence in initiatives such as uniform production, piggery and poultry farming, and reprographic services—including professional school reports and ID card creation.

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History Since 1997

We Have Over 25 Years Experience!

Active Students

1K+

Alumni Count

1% +

O' Level Pass Rate

1%+

A' Level Pass Rate

Why Choose Us

Consistent Academic Excellence

Boasts pass rates above 90% at O-Level and an exceptional 99%+ at A-Level over the past five years, ensuring students are well-prepared for higher education and professional success.

Holistic Development

Balances rigorous academics with extracurricular excellence, emphasizing leadership, resilience, and teamwork through programs like chess, sports, and community initiatives.

Diverse Academic Pathways

Offers a robust curriculum across Commercials, Practicals, Arts, and Sciences, among others, allowing students to pursue their passions and career goals in structured, intellectually stimulating environments.

Proven Track Record of Empowerment

Challenges stereotypes by empowering students from underserved communities to excel internationally, as seen in the chess team’s historic victory, supported by dedicated educators like coach Blessing Jenami.

Global Sporting Triumphs

Home to the 2023 FIDE World Youth Chess Champions (Rome), proving the school’s commitment to nurturing talent in mind sports and fostering strategic, globally competitive thinkers.

National and Community Pride

Inspires pride in Zimbabwe and the Gokwe community through achievements like representing the nation in global competitions, highlighted by praise from Zimbabwe’s Ambassador to Italy for raising the country’s profile.

Students Reviews

What students are saying

Reilly Mlandeli

@Head Boy 2025

The school and its environment has moulded my current being by instilling good morals and ethics. As an Ambassador of this institution I aim at displaying acts of responsibility, taking into account of different endeavors encountered and showcasing integrity. I am convinced that through collaboration can achieve excellence: Only the Best is Good Enough.

Hazel Garamukanwa

@Head Girl 2025

My five years with Cheziya Gokwe High School has taught me the importance of hardwork, teamwork and dedication. This has made me realize my leadership potential. As the saying goes: Power comes with responsibility. Striving for Excellence, Only the Best is Good Enough!

Amanda S. Dube

@Vice Head Girl 2025

My journey at Cheziya Gokwe High School has always taught me to always aim high, focus on my goals, be responsible and be of integrity at all times. My time here has also taught me a valuable lesson of rising and dusting oneself every time we fall. Guided by the motto: Only the best is Good Enough, I always do my best in everything I do!

Tshepo Mafuwa

@Vice Head Boy 2025

My five years at Cheziya Gokwe High School has taught me to be considerate of people and their different backgrounds. I also learnt the importance of dedication, hardwork and resilience. The Cheziya community helped me realise the potential in me as a leader. The motto: Striving for Excellence, Only the Best is Good Enough makes us thrive to help each other unleash the best within us!