Rhodes Park Schools Limited

What Rhodes Park Schools Limited does

Rhodes Park Schools Limited operates a fee-paying independent school in Lusaka, Zambia, delivering the full educational pathway from Nursery/Reception (age 1 year 9 months) through Cambridge International A-Levels on a single Northmead campus, with a three-term academic calendar. The school runs two parallel pathways — the Zambian Ministry of Education Competency-Based Curriculum and the Cambridge International curriculum (Early Years, Primary, Lower Secondary with Checkpoint, IGCSE, and A-Levels) — supported by Learning Support, a Remedial Programme, and dedicated Gifted and Talented pathways. Supporting services include Folotiya Memorial Scholarships (100% Major or 75% Minor tuition support, established 1997) and PTA-operated transportation via leased buses for educational field trips.

The technology stack is conventional for the sector: G Suite for Education, student and parent portals, the ed-admin online application platform, and remote-learning guidelines promoting the 4Cs of communication, collaboration, critical thinking, and creativity. Curriculum enrichment spans ICT, Physical Education, Chinese, French, Music, and Art, and the school fields competitive teams in ISAZ athletics and U19 basketball.

The business model is tuition-led and recurring, with three billing cycles per year (fees due the last day of the preceding term). Ancillary recurring revenue comes from PTA membership (K70/family/term), bus fund levy (K360/family/year), and benevolent fund contributions (K50/child/term). Examination fees flow through from Cambridge International and the Examinations Council of Zambia. Retention is engineered through early-payment (5%), family (5-10% for 3+ children), and corporate employer (5-10% for 5-15+ children) discount schemes. The school is family-owned (Folotiya family lineage, Managing Director Mr. Chisha Folotiya), operates as a private company, and has no external funding rounds; distribution is direct via on-campus and online applications, supplemented by community events, social media, and alumni word-of-mouth.

Name

Rhodes Park Schools Limited

Legal name

Rhodes Park Schools Limited

Website

https://rhodesparkschool.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1960

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Rhodes Park Schools Limited is a family-owned, fee-paying independent school in Lusaka, Zambia, delivering Cambridge International and Zambian national curricula from Nursery through A-Levels on a single campus with 132 staff.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Private Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAJALAA

Academic Tutoring Services (Subject-Specific & General)

Education/K–12 / Primary & Secondary Education/K–12 Educational Support Services (Tutoring & Counseling)

SECONDARYEDACACAL

Nursery School Readiness & Transition Programs

Education/Early Childhood Education/Nursery Schools & Playgroups

SECONDARYEDAJALAM

After-School Academic Support Programs (Centers & Clubs)

Education/K–12 / Primary & Secondary Education/K–12 Educational Support Services (Tutoring & Counseling)

Keywords

• Private education services
• K-12 schooling
• Cambridge curriculum
• Primary education
• Secondary education

Headquarters

HQ city

Lusaka

HQ country

Zambia

HQ region

Africa

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees: The school operates as a fee-paying institution with tuition fees due and payable on the last day of the previous term. The school runs three terms per calendar year, with fees covering academic instruction, facilities, and access to learning resources.
2. Examination Fees: Fees for public examinations set by examining bodies such as Cambridge International and the Examinations Council of Zambia, paid by parents/guardians before learners sit exams.
3. Transportation / Bus Fund: The PTA levies a bus fund from families (K360 per family per term, divided across three terms) to cover bus lease payments, maintenance, and insurance for educational field trip transportation.
4. Uniform and Merchandise Sales: School uniforms and related merchandise are sold through EduServe, a third-party provider, with order forms and catalogs available on the school's website.
5. PTA Membership Fees: Annual PTA membership fees of K70 per family per term, plus a benevolent fund contribution of K50 per child per term, supporting school community initiatives and financial assistance for families in need.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Rhodes Park Schools Limited operates a fee-paying private school in Lusaka, Zambia, delivering education from Nursery/Reception (age 1 year 9 months) through Grade 12 (A-Levels). The school offers two academic pathways: the National Pathway following the Zambian Ministry of Education's Competency-Based Curriculum, and the International Pathway through Cambridge Education (Early Years, Primary, Lower Secondary, IGCSE, and A-Levels). Supporting ancillary services include Learning Support with Individualised Education Plans, a Remedial Programme, and Technology Integration using G Suite for Education.

Product overview

Rhodes Park School is a fee-paying educational institution offering classes from Nursery (Reception) to Grade Twelve (A-Levels). The school provides two academic pathways: the National Pathway following the Zambian Ministry of Education's Competency-Based Curriculum, and the International Pathway through Cambridge Education. The Cambridge pathway includes Cambridge Early Years, Cambridge Primary, Cambridge Lower Secondary (Checkpoint), Cambridge Upper Secondary (IGCSE), and Cambridge International A-Levels. Supporting services include Learning Support with Individualised Education Plans, Remedial Programme for core subjects, and Technology Integration promoting 4Cs skills. The school also operates Folotiya Memorial Scholarships providing up to 100% tuition support, and the PTA provides transportation services via leased buses for educational field trips.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Rhodes Park School Education Services A fee-paying private school offering classes from Nursery/Reception (age 1 year 9 months) through Grade 12 (A-Levels), providing quality educational services with a modern approach that maintains traditional practices and values. The school operates as a business delivering affordable education for the real world.
• Cambridge Early Years Programme An internationally recognised early learning curriculum for young learners that nurtures natural curiosity and creativity through a play-based, learner-centred approach, building foundational skills in communication, social interaction, physical coordination, and cognitive exploration.
• Cambridge Primary Programme (Grades 1-6) An internationally recognised broad and balanced education for children aged 5 to 11 years, developing confident learners with strong academic foundations and essential life skills through Key Stages 1 and 2.
• Cambridge Lower Secondary Programme (Forms 1-2) Key Stage 3 programme where learners take six compulsory subjects and two electives, with Cambridge Checkpoint Examinations assessing progress in English, Mathematics, and Science.
• Cambridge Upper Secondary / IGCSE Programme (Forms 3-4) Cambridge IGCSE qualification for 14 to 16-year-olds at Key Stage 4, offering a wide range of subject combinations including Languages, Maths, Sciences, Social Sciences, Technology, Business, and Expressive Arts.
• Cambridge International A-Level Programme (Forms 5-6) Cambridge International A-Level qualification recognised by leading institutions globally, offering subject specialisation in Humanities, Business, and STEM streams to prepare students for university.
• National Pathway Curriculum (Zambian Competency-Based) The National Pathway following the Zambian Ministry of Education's Competency-Based Curriculum, including Lower Secondary (Grades 8-9) and Upper Secondary (Forms 3-4) programmes with national track (JSSLE) options and diverse subject choices in business studies, STEM, physical education, computing, and agriculture.
• Learning Support Services Qualified Learning Support teachers conduct assessments with learners identified with additional learning needs and collaborate with the academic team to develop Individualised Education Plans (IEPs) with SMART goals.
• Remedial Programme Comprehensive remedial programme providing targeted support for students who require additional assistance in core academic areas of reading, mathematics, and writing through individualised instruction.
• Folotiya Memorial Scholarships Scholarships established in 1997 in honour of the late Mr. and Mrs. Mwansa and Lydia Folotiya, offering 100% tuition support (Major) or 75% (Minor) for qualifying students from Grade 8 to Grade 12.
• PTA Transportation Services PTA-operated transportation service using leased modern buses for educational field trips and tours, including annual excursions to various destinations for different grades.

Quantifiable outcome

• 44 athletes qualified for ISAZ Senior National Athletics Championships in Mkushi
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Ministry of Education (Zambia)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 February 2025The Ministry of Education partnered with Rhodes Park School in the construction of the PTA Multi-Sports Courts, providing the land for the facility. The school and PTA contributed funding and project management. The District Education Board Secretary attended the grand launch ceremony, representing the Ministry. This collaboration exemplifies successful public-private partnership in enhancing sports infrastructure for students.
• EduServeminorOthersEduServe is a third-party provider that supplies school uniforms and merchandise for Rhodes Park School. Order forms and catalogs are accessible through the school's website, and a dedicated school uniform page exists on EduServe's platform. School shop sales and specials are promoted through EduServe.
• Cambridge InternationalcoreTechnology or IntegrationRhodes Park School is a fully registered Cambridge International School, authorized to offer Cambridge Early Years, Cambridge Primary, Cambridge Lower Secondary, Cambridge IGCSE (Forms 3-4), and Cambridge International A-Level (Forms 5-6) programmes. This partnership provides learners with access to an internationally recognized curriculum and certification.
• Independent Schools Association of Zambia (ISAZ)coreOthersISAZ is the governing association for independent schools in Zambia. Rhodes Park School participates in ISAZ-organized athletics championships and basketball competitions. The school won the ISAZ Senior Regional Athletics Championship (Senior Girls, 2026) and the ISAZ U19 Basketball National Championship (2024). ISAZ also organizes the ISAZ Senior National Athletics Championships.
• Woodford School LusakaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerA special category of Minor Scholarships (75% tuition support) under the Folotiya Memorial Scholarship programme is reserved for learners at Woodford School Lusaka. This partnership began in 2021 and provides pathways for Woodford School students to continue their education at Rhodes Park School.
• Baobab CollegeminorOthersBaobab College hosts the ISAZ Senior Regional Athletics Qualifiers at its campus. Rhodes Park School competes against Baobab College at these regional championships, where Rhodes Park's Senior Girls scored 393 points to finish ahead of Baobab College's 291 points in the Girls' Category Top 5 Schools ranking.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• International School of Tanganyika: IST is an established international K-12 school in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania offering Cambridge IGCSE and IB programmes across primary and secondary grades. Comparable to Rhodes Park as a premium Cambridge-credentialed international school in Sub-Saharan Africa serving regional fee-paying families.
• Aga Khan Academy Mombasa: The Aga Khan Academy in Mombasa is an IB-curriculum school within a broader Aga Khan Academies network across East Africa and South Asia. Comparable to Rhodes Park as an internationally credentialed K-12 institution in East Africa serving premium-segment families with a global-standard curriculum.
• Brookhouse International School: Brookhouse is a premium private K-12 school in Nairobi offering Cambridge programmes with boarding options. Comparable to Rhodes Park as an East African private K-12 institution serving middle-class and expatriate families with international credentials and multi-campus-adjacent operations.
• International School of Kenya: ISK is an established international K-12 school in Nairobi offering IB programmes across primary and secondary grades. Comparable to Rhodes Park as a regionally recognised international school with a multi-decade operating history serving premium fee-paying families in East Africa.
• Greenhill Academy: Greenhill Academy is a private K-12 school in Kampala, Uganda offering Cambridge and national curricula to premium-segment families. Comparable to Rhodes Park as a regional East African private school targeting similar family profiles with international credentials and broad extracurricular offerings.

Broad incumbents

• St Stithians College: St Stithians is one of South Africa's leading independent K-12 schools with a broader portfolio of colleges, sports programmes, and alumni networks. Comparable to Rhodes Park as a high-end multi-decade independent K-12 model in Africa with deep tradition, full curriculum span, and premium positioning.

Direct peers

• Lusaka International Community School (LICS): LICS is an international K-12 school in Lusaka offering globally portable curricula to expatriate and Zambian families. It competes with Rhodes Park for premium Lusaka enrolment through similar international credentialing and Cambridge/IB programmes.
• Baobab College: Baobab College is a private fee-paying K-12 school in Lusaka offering Cambridge programmes and competing directly with Rhodes Park in ISAZ athletics (the two schools are explicitly named as competitors at the ISAZ Senior Regional Athletics Qualifiers, with Baobab College's Senior Girls scoring 291 points behind Rhodes Park's 393).
• Woodford School Lusaka: Woodford School is a private Lusaka school that feeds directly into Rhodes Park through the Folotiya Memorial Scholarship programme, which reserves a special external Minor Scholarship (75% tuition) category for Woodford learners from 2021 onward. Both schools serve the Lusaka premium primary/secondary segment.
• American International School of Lusaka (AISL): AISL is an international school in Lusaka offering American and international curricula across K-12 grades. It targets the same Lusaka premium family segment as Rhodes Park with internationally recognised qualifications and serves comparable fee-paying client profiles.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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