Contact Usher High School
Whether you are enquiring about admissions, boarding, academics, or a campus visit, our school office at Usher High School is ready to help during term time.
Address
Usher High School near Figtree, Bulilima District, Matabeleland South, Zimbabwe
Find Usher High School near Figtree, approximately 10 km from the Figtree turn-off on the Bulawayo–Victoria Falls highway.
Admissions enquiry
Form 1 places are allocated through the Ministry EMAP system using Grade 7 results. For Lower Sixth, transfers, or direct admission enquiries, contact the school office with your child's academic records.
Our admissions team can guide you through subject choices, entry requirements, and what to expect from life at Usher High School. A campus visit is encouraged before confirming a place.
- Form 1: apply via EMAP and select Usher High School
- Lower Sixth: strong O-Level passes in relevant subjects
- Transfers: previous school reports required
- Day scholars welcome where transport allows
Boarding enquiry
Usher offers supervised boarding for girls and boys in separate dormitory blocks at Usher High School. Resident staff and Salvation Army officers provide round-the-clock care, structured routines, and pastoral support.
Contact us to check boarding availability, fees, and what to pack. We welcome parents to tour the dormitories and meet hostel staff before confirming a boarding place.
- Separate girls' and boys' dormitories with resident staff
- Boys' boarding welcomed from the 2025 pioneer cohort
- Structured daily routine with supervised prep time
- Campus visits available by appointment
Location
Usher High School is located approximately 10 km along a gravel road from the Figtree turn-off on the Bulawayo–Victoria Falls highway.
Office hours
The school office is your first point of contact for admissions, boarding, academics, and general enquiries. Reach us during term time for the fastest response.
Monday – Friday
8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Full office cover during term time. Ideal for admissions, boarding enquiries, and arranging campus visits.
Call +263 714 460 972School holidays
Limited cover during breaks. Please call ahead before travelling to campus so staff can confirm availability.
Public holidays
The school office is closed on national public holidays. Enquiries received by email are answered when term resumes.
Boarding after hours
For urgent boarding matters outside office hours, hostel staff can be reached through the main school line during term time.
Quick links
Learn more about academics, boarding, sport, campus life, and how to apply.
Contact FAQ
Answers to questions parents and guardians often ask when reaching out to Usher. For anything not covered here, call or email the school office during term time.
Call the schoolThe school office is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm during term time. During school holidays, cover is limited, please call ahead before travelling to campus.
From Bulawayo, take the Bulawayo–Victoria Falls highway and turn off at Figtree. Usher High School is roughly 10 km along a gravel road from that turn-off. Contact the office before your first visit for the latest directions and road conditions.
Form 1 admission is through the Ministry EMAP system using Grade 7 results, select Usher High School as your preferred institution. For other forms, transfers, or boarding places, contact the school office with your child's academic records.
Yes. Parents and guardians are welcome to visit campus by appointment during term time. Call or email the school office to schedule a tour of classrooms, dormitories, and the farm, especially helpful before confirming a boarding place.

