Prince Edward School

What Prince Edward School does

Prince Edward School is a private boys' public school founded in 1898 in Harare, Zimbabwe, operating under the motto "Tot Facienda Parum Factum" and known colloquially as "The Tigers." It delivers Cambridge International Examinations and ZIMSEC-aligned O' and A' Level curricula to secondary school students (Forms 1-6), with streams across Sciences, Humanities, Commerce, Arts, and Technology. Core offerings include academic programs, sports (notably rugby), clubs and societies, boarding facilities, a library and media resource centre, and a recently launched Innovation Centre and Innovation & STEM Hub with robotics, coding, 3D printing, and engineering stations.

The institution is governed by a Headmaster (Mr. M. Magodlyo since 2023) and department heads across Sciences, Commerce, Humanities, Languages, Sports, and Technical/Vocational Studies, supported by 145+ educators. Differentiators include a 125+ year brand legacy, an eight-house system (recently renamed to Zimbabwean river names), strong Cambridge exam outcomes (90%+ A*-B at A-Level in 2025), Top-in-Country rankings in Mathematics and English Literature, and university placements at Cambridge and UCL. Notable alumni include Google SVP James Manyika, professional golfer Nicholas Price, and rugby figure Pieter Benade.

The school's revenue model is tuition- and levy-based recurring fees paid by parents/guardians, supplemented by boarding fees for residential students. Distribution is direct-to-family through a school admissions office and online portal, with no disclosed fee schedule. Geographic scope is concentrated in Harare, with international exchange partnerships across Africa, Europe, and Asia extending student cross-cultural exposure. Ownership is self-governed with no parent company, holding structure, or PE/VC backing indicated.

Name

Prince Edward School

Legal name

Prince Edward School

Website

https://peschool.co.zw

Company type

Private

Founded year

1898

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Prince Edward School is a 125-year-old private boys' public school in Harare, Zimbabwe, delivering Cambridge O' and A' Level and ZIMSEC curricula, sports, boarding, and STEM programs to secondary students with recurring tuition-based revenue.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

International/Global Curriculum Schools (IB, Cambridge, etc.) (EDAJABAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Single-Sex (Boys/Girls) Private Schools (EDAJABAK)

Keywords

• Secondary education
• Cambridge curriculum
• Boarding school
• STEM education
• Boys school

Headquarters

HQ city

Harare

HQ country

Zimbabwe

HQ region

Africa

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Tuition and School Fees: Government and school levy fees charged to parents/guardians for educational services including academic instruction, boarding facilities, and extracurricular programs

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Prince Edward School is a private boys' secondary school in Harare, Zimbabwe, delivering Cambridge International O' and A' Level and ZIMSEC-aligned academic programmes to students in Forms 1–6. Its offering combines classroom instruction with boarding facilities, competitive sports (rugby, basketball, tennis, soccer, squash, volleyball), clubs and societies, and a recently launched Innovation Centre and STEM Hub. Students apply directly to the school for admission and pay annual Government and School Levy tuition fees.

Product overview

Prince Edward School offers a comprehensive educational service as a boys' public school in Harare, Zimbabwe. The institution provides a unified portfolio centered on academic excellence through Cambridge O' Level and A' Level programs, complemented by sports, clubs and societies, and boarding facilities. Key products include the Academic Programs, Sports Programs, Clubs & Societies, Boarding & Day Facilities, Library & Media Resource Centre, Innovation Centre, Innovation & STEM Hub, Academic Support & Mentorship, Life Skills Development Program, International Student Exchange Programme, Student Portal, and House System. These offerings work together to deliver holistic education combining rigorous academics with extracurricular enrichment and character development.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cambridge O' and A' Level Academic Programmes Comprehensive O' Level and A' Level curriculum following Cambridge International Examinations and ZIMSEC syllabi, offering Sciences, Humanities, Commerce, Arts, and Technology streams to prepare Form 1–Upper 6 boys for university and career success.
• Sports Programmes Diverse sporting opportunities including Rugby, Basketball, Tennis, Soccer, Squash, and Volleyball, with strong tradition in athletics and competitive team sports representing the school nationally.
• Clubs and Societies Extracurricular clubs including Debate and Public Speaking, Chess Club, Interact Club, Music and Choirs, Drama and Cultural Performances, Literary Society, Science Club, and Arts Society that nurture leadership, creativity, and community engagement.
• Boarding and Day School Facilities Both day and boarding options offering 24/7 supervision, pastoral care, comfortable accommodation, structured study times, and nutritious meals for residential students.
• Innovation Centre State-of-the-art facility providing an advanced learning environment with robotics, engineering, research, and digital media design spaces for student innovation.
• Innovation and STEM Hub Dynamic space dedicated to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics featuring modern laboratories, robotics and coding stations, and collaborative workspaces for hands-on innovation.
• Library and Media Resource Centre Newly upgraded library serving as intellectual hub with sections for General Studies, Science, Humanities, ICT/Digital Lab, Business and Commerce, and a quiet reading room, supporting Cambridge and ZIMSEC curricula.
• International Student Exchange Programme Cross-cultural learning initiative connecting students with partner schools across Africa, Europe, and Asia for leadership workshops, cultural immersion, and collaborative projects in debate and STEM.
• Student Portal Online portal for students to access academic resources, communicate with teachers, and manage school activities and assignments.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 90% of students achieved A*-B grades in A-Level Results 2025
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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AI maturity

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• International Partner Schools (Africa, Europe, Asia)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025International Student Exchange Programme partnerships with schools across Africa, Europe, and Asia enabling cross-cultural learning, leadership workshops, cultural immersion, and collaborative projects in debate and STEM
• Cambridge International EducationcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2025Curriculum alignment with Cambridge International Education standards ensuring academic excellence and global recognition for O' and A' Level programmes
• University of Cambridge and University College LondonminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025University pathway partnerships where A-Level graduates secure placements at prestigious institutions including Cambridge and UCL

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Others

• Loretto Convent School: Prominent private girls' school in Harare offering Cambridge and ZIMSEC curricula. Operates in the same local market with the same curriculum framework but serves the opposite gender; relevant as the natural sister-school benchmark for families considering single-sex Cambridge-track options in Harare.

Emerging players

• Harare International School: International school in Harare offering IB and Cambridge tracks. Comparable in premium positioning and expatriate/diplomat family segment, though broader curricular offering (IB) differentiates it from the strictly Cambridge/ZIMSEC focus of Prince Edward.

Direct peers

• Allan Wilson High School: Private boys' school in Harare offering Cambridge and ZIMSEC programs. Direct Harare-based competitor in the boys' private school segment with comparable curriculum and admissions profile.
• St. George's College, Harare: Prestigious Catholic boys' school in Harare founded in 1896, offering Cambridge and ZIMSEC curricula. The closest direct competitor to Prince Edward in the Zimbabwean private boys' school market, competing head-to-head for the same families, university placements, and rugby/sports championships.
• Churchill School: Private boys' school in Harare following Cambridge curricula. Competes directly for Harare-based boys' families seeking Cambridge-track secondary education and extracurricular programs.
• Gateway High School: Private co-educational day and boarding school in Harare offering Cambridge and ZIMSEC curricula. Comparable on curriculum, geography, and premium positioning, though co-ed, so it competes for a broader pool.
• Peterhouse Boys' School: Anglican boys' boarding school in Marondera, Zimbabwe, offering Cambridge A-Level and IGCSE programs. Comparable selective private boys' institution with similar Cambridge-aligned curriculum, boarding model, and historic track record of university placements and sports dominance.
• Falcon College: Independent boys' boarding school in Esigodini, Zimbabwe, following Cambridge and ZIMSEC curricula. Directly comparable as a heritage private boys' school competing on academics, sports (especially rugby), and boarding facilities.

Regional players

• Bishops Diocesan College: Prestigious Anglican boys' boarding school in Cape Town, South Africa, offering IEB curriculum. Comparable as a heritage boys' school with strong university placements, but operates in a different geography and curriculum framework; relevant as a competitor for Zimbabwean families emigrating to South Africa.
• St. Andrew's College, Grahamstown: Independent boys' boarding school in Makhanda (Grahamstown), South Africa, offering IEB and Cambridge A-Levels. Comparable heritage boys' school with similar sports and leadership traditions, competing for the cross-border Southern African premium boarding market.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/PEschool
• YouTubeyoutube.com/watch?v=XHOmBV4js_E
• Facebookweb.facebook.com/peschoolzw

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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