Christian Brothers College, Bulawayo

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Christian Brothers College, Bulawayo
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Christian Brothers College, Bulawayo
Old Esigodini Road, Matsheumhlope


Coordinates 20°11′S28°38′E / 20.183°S 28.633°E / -20.183; 28.633
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Type Independent secondary school
MottoViriliter Age
(Latin: Act Manfully)
Denomination Roman Catholic
EstablishedJuly 1953
Founder Christian Brothers
HeadmasterKizito Muhomba
Forms1–6
GenderBoys
Enrollment596 (2016) [1]
Tuition US$1,820.00 [lower-alpha 1]
Affiliations
Website www.cbcbyo.org
  1. Termly fees, the year has 3 terms. [1]

St. Patrick's Christian Brothers College, Bulawayo, commonly referred to as Christian Brothers College (CBC), is a private boys-only high school located in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. It is a member of the Association of Trust Schools (ATS) and the Headmaster is a member of the Conference of Heads of Independent Schools in Zimbabwe (CHISZ). [2] The school is considered amongst the best in Africa. It is located in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe's second largest city.

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Sitting on land whose perimeter is 1,966m, the school provides many activities, both academic and extra-curricular. It has 6 outdoor tennis courts, a hockey field, a rugby field, cricket nets, 2 soccer fields, indoor squash courts as well as 2 basketball courts. [3] [4]

Notable alumni

Notable staff

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References

  1. 1 2 "ATS CHISZ Christian Brothers College » » Schools Directory". ATS CHISZ. Retrieved 1 July 2016.
  2. "ATS CHISZ Senior » » Schools Directory". ATS CHISZ. Retrieved 26 December 2015.
  3. Radio, Nehanda (24 January 2021). "Child president scores 10 As at O' level". Nehanda Radio. Retrieved 24 July 2023.
  4. Chronicle, The (6 March 2023). "CBC Hornets crowned Bulawayo Metro Rugby Board Under-20 champions". The Chronicle. Retrieved 24 July 2023.
  5. Vlismas, Michael. "Vodacom boss Sitho Mdlalose's passion for rugby runs deep". City Press. Retrieved 24 July 2023.