Mananga College is an independent, co-educational high school for the people of Swaziland and its environs. It aims to help each pupil to achieve their full potential in a variety of spheres, gaining tolerance, a strong work ethic and sound moral values. Mananga College is committed to recruiting and maintaining qualified, dedicated teachers who share the College’s vision of developing the school into the institution of academic excellence in the Kingdom of Swaziland.

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Mananga College was established in 1999 on the beautiful campus of the former Mananga Management Centre near Mhlume in North Eastern Swaziland. It has already established an enviable reputation as a home-from-home, where students receive genuine individual attention.

We follow the curriculum of the Independent Examination Board, whose Senior Certificate (‘Matric’) will open doors to the University of Swaziland, all South African and many overseas universities. A continuous Academic Support Programme ensures the best results possible. Although the emphasis is on academics, all students participate in an intensive sport and cultural programme and the completion of new, more extensive sports fields, have added a new dimension to this aspect of College life.

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Enrichment Courses: Music, Drama, Computers and Design and Technology

Grades 10, 11 and 12 Compulsory Courses: English (First Language), either Afrikaans (Second language), French (First Language) or siSwati (First Language) and Mathematics.

Choices: Accounting or Geography, History or Physical Science, Technical Drawing or Biology.

Enrichment Course: Computers

Cultural Activities: Newspaper Club, Drama, Debating, Traditional Dancing, Choir, Guitar Club, Student Christian Association, Science Club and the Philoneikia Society.

Sports: Soccer, Rugby, Cricket, Hockey, Swimming, Netball, Volleyball, Basketball, Athletics, Tennis and Squash

Counselling: All students receive Vocational Guidance and individual counselling which will develop their self-esteem, study skills, thinking skills, communication and interpersonal skills.

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Foreign children, who are graduating from primary school in June 2001, are encouraged to join the Bridging Programme at Mananga College, which will operate from July until early December 2001. The programme is an intensive course in English, which is designed to prepare each student to enter the mainstream in Grade 8 in January 2002. This will give all primary school students the opportunity to learn English and to then benefit from the excellent education that is offered by the College.

Grades 8, 9 and 10

Students who have a good command of English, and who wish to enter either Grade 8, 9 or 10 in 2001, will be given placement tests in order to ensure that they are able to cope with the very high standards demanded by the school.

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    Establish and manage an independent, co-educational Secondary School that provides an excellent comprehensive, quality education from Grade 8 to Grade 12, matriculating with an IEB certificate.

    Admit students, regardless of gender, race and creed on the basis of an entrance evaluation based on Mathematics, English and the intellectual potential to benefit from the education on offer at Mananga College.

    Provide a flexible and relevant curriculum and extra-curriculum with facilities that encourage innovative and creative teaching leading to motivated and analytical thinking. Learners will be encouraged to be responsible for their individual progress and will be given appropriate opportunities to develop leadership qualities and will be exposed to democratic, inclusive styles of participative governance.

    Develop each student to their full potential in a variety of spheres while developing tolerance, a work ethic and sound moral values.

    Recruit and maintain qualified, top quality, dedicated teachers who share the school’s values and mission to be at the forefront of educational development and initiative.

    Focus on Christian values and standards in a non-denominational framework that respects other religions and religious practices, as well as other cultures and customs.

    Maintain links with the customs of Swazi society, especially rural and disadvantaged communities, and to contribute towards educational upliftment through a sound community interaction programme.

Mananga College aims to:

Promote the values of good citizenship including Christian values and sound morals in a non-­denominational environment, including:

Self-discipline, mutual respect and consideration for others; open and honest communication; punctuality; tolerance of cultural and religious diversity; pride in one’s origins, language and culture; acceptance of the dynamic nature of culture and society; acceptance of responsibility towards society and respect for the individual and property; sharing resources through interaction with all communities; gender equality.

Encourage the full growth and development of all individuals that make up its community by:

Recognising all individuals as total persons; developing leaders of the future; providing varied arenas for challenge and self improvement taking into account the individual’s unique life and learning experiences; providing a supportive, caring environment where all are committed to one another’s’ growth; developing positive attitudes and self-image; providing meaningful learning avenues that will enable the development of the skills and attitudes that underpin academic excellence, including the skills of creativity and critical constructive analysis.

Build the skills of Democracy by:

Providing avenues of democratic governance that involves all stakeholders; encouraging respect for the rights of others; promoting negotiated solutions; promoting the principle that rights imply responsibilities.

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The beautiful campus has been made available to the College through the auspices of the King and the Commonwealth Development Corporation (CDC). The start-up capital has been provided by the four local sugar and citrus companies; Mhlume Sugar Company, Simunye Sugar Estates, Tambankulu and Inyoni Yami Swaziland Irrigation Scheme.

The College is establishing a bursary fund that will provide access to the College to the many talented and capable children in the area.

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