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Shepherd Chimururi-Youth Interactive Correspondent
DZIDZO Inhaka, the innovators behind the fast-rising Computer Science E-Sports competitions, has released the list of best performing schools since the sport’s inception in 2022.
As digital literacy becomes a cornerstone of 21st-century education and the Heritage Based Curriculum, Computer Science E-Sports has emerged as an exciting and innovative way to engage young minds.
By blending coding challenges with competitive computer play that promote heritage based concepts, critical thinking, literacy and numeracy, Dzidzo Inhaka has redefined how technology and education intersect at the infant and junior school levels. Since its launch, the competition has steadily grown in impact and scale, with the 2025 E-Sports season marking a new milestone — record participation, intense rivalries and exceptional performances from schools across the country.
In this report, we shine a spotlight on the top performing schools that have gone above and beyond — those that have not only competed but excelled, earning medals and trophies through dedication, innovation and a commitment to the future of learning.
Leading the scoreboard is Connect Kids Jnr which has won four tournaments in the Super League. The school has cemented its place at the top with an impressive rake of 32 gold, 24 silver and 12 bronze medals. Their strategic consistency and high-level coaching have clearly paid off, making them the team to beat.
On second position is Shining Smiles Primary which is dominating the Premier League. The Ziko based school have brought home 25 gold 20 silver and 27 bronze medals after managing to win 4 tournaments, showcasing consistency in high-stakes Junior e-sports competitions.
Rose of Sharon Junior occupies the third place. The school which has won three tournaments at both infant and junior level has maintained their competitive edge with 23 gold 21 silver and 26 bronze medals. Their strategic depth and player versatility have been game changers.
New kid on the block MFN Junior which won both the infant and junior finals was the best performing school during the first term season is fourth on medals table with an excellent haul of 23 gold 15 silver and 14 bronze making them the school of the moment. Their balance of teamwork and individual talent both at infant and junior level sets them apart.
On the fifth position is Chitungwiza based Marciskool Academy with a massive haul of 17 gold 19 silver and 9 bronze medals that they amassed in infants and junior tournaments. With more consistency they could have won more.
Other noteworthy performers are Mother Touch Junior which dominated the early tournaments with 7 gold 5 silver and 8 bronze medals. Belwood Junior has earned its place among the elite with 5 gold, 8 silver and 5 bronze medals. Tiny Tots Junior, which joined the competitions during the first term, have impressed with 8 gold, 5 silver and 5 bronze medals indicating a bright future. Derbyshire Junior school which has amassed 4 gold, 9 silver and 2 bronze medals as well as Chitungwiza based Minneland pre school that got 6 gold, 1 silver and 4 bronze medals complete the list of schools that have made it to the winners podium.
As more schools integrate e-sports into their curriculum, the competition is bound to become more fierce. With new talent emerging and experienced teams refining their strategies, the second term competitions promises to be a landmark term for both infant and junior e-sports.
Royal Comfort group of schools, Kim Kids Junior, Blessed Angels Junior, Solid Rock Boarding school, Avante Preparatory school, Dawn Academy, Living Hope Junior, Arise and Shine Jnr are some of the schools to look out for strong performances. Strong perfomances are also expected from rural schools such as Wedza based Adonai Private, Tsala learning Centre, Alpha Junior from Chivhu, Little Angels Junior from Chiweshe, Karoi based Firm Foundation Junior school, among others.
Whether you are a coach, player, or proud parent, or school director, one thing is clear, the future of Computer Science E-Sports is bright — and it’s being shaped in our schools. Today computer science e-sports coaches are gathered at Shining Smiles primary for the 2nd term orientation work to get tips and activities for 2nd term competitions which will be held in June.
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