πŸ“ 9th Ave & Lobengula St, Bulawayo πŸ† 130 Years of Excellence β€” 1895–2025
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⚜ Oldest School in Bulawayo · Est. 1895

Nurturing Excellence in Every Girl

Founded in 1895 by the Dominican Sisters β€” 130 years of Catholic education rooted in faith, truth and academic excellence.

1895
Year Founded
130+
Years of Service
100%
Pass Rate 2024
πŸ“š Academic Excellence

Where Bright Minds Are Shaped Daily

Our teachers deliver a rigorous English-medium curriculum from ECD to Grade 7, achieving a 100% ZJC pass rate two years running.

100%
ZJC Pass Rate
497+
Enrolled Pupils
ECD–7
Full Primary
✝️ Faith & Values

Veritas β€” Truth in All We Do

A Catholic education at the heart of everything we do. We nurture character, discipline and faith alongside academic achievement.

4
School Houses
130
Years Catholic
ZIM
Curriculum Aligned
⚽ Sport & Holistic Growth

Champions On the Field & In the Classroom

12 medals at the 2025 Matabeleland Athletics Championships. Sport, music, drama and arts complete the Convent experience.

12
Medals 2025
4
Inter-House Teams
🎡
Music & Drama
πŸ“‹ Admissions Open 2025/2026

Join the Convent Family Today

Applications for 2025/2026 are now open. Complete our secure online form β€” it takes under 10 minutes.

$30
Application Fee
4
Payment Options
5–7
Days to Respond
1895
Year Founded
130+
Years of Service
497+
Enrolled Pupils
100%
Pass Rate 2024
Pupils at Dominican Convent Primary
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Grade 1–7 Girls’ School Including ECD Centre
Our Story

A Legacy of Faith & Learning

Dominican Convent Primary School is the oldest school in Bulawayo, founded on 28 October 1895 by the Dominican Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. From humble beginnings with ten pupils in a rented chapel, it has grown into one of Zimbabwe’s finest institutions.

We offer an English-medium, Catholic education for the girl child, aligned with the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education. Our motto, Veritas (Truth), guides everything we do.

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Academic ExcellenceRigorous ECD to Grade 7 curriculum
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Faith FormationCatholic values at the heart of school
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Holistic GrowthArts, sport, music & leadership
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CommunityStrong parent-school partnership
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Latest News

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Achievement DC Primary Achieves 100% Pass Rate for Second Year
πŸ“… March 15, 2025
DC Primary Achieves 100% Pass Rate for Second Year
All Grade 7 pupils passed their ZJC examinations in 2024.
Milestone Celebrating 130 Years β€” The Sesquicentennial Gala
πŸ“… October 28, 2025
Celebrating 130 Years β€” The Sesquicentennial Gala
The school celebrated 130 years with a grand ceremony.
Sports Convent Girls Shine at Matabeleland Athletics
πŸ“… February 8, 2025
Convent Girls Shine at Matabeleland Athletics
12 medals including 5 gold at the regional schools championships.
Parent Voices

What Parents Say

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“DC Primary gave my daughter the best foundation. The teachers are dedicated and the values are exceptional.”

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T. MoyoParent, Grade 7 Alumni 2024
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“The holistic development at Convent is unmatched. My girls grew academically, spiritually and socially.”

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N. DubeParent of two enrolled pupils
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“130 years of history speaks for itself. Discipline, faith and excellence β€” that is what Convent stands for.”

RP
R. Phiri3rd generation DC parent

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