The school was established in 1946 as the first boarding school for black students. The school may have formerly been a boys school and later changed to accommodate females students. It is located 35 kilometers from the Zimbabwean capital Harare, along the Harare-Mutare Road.
Subjects offered include Mathematics, English Language & Literature, Sciences, Accounts, Practical Subjects such as Agriculture, Woodwork, Fashion and Fabrics, Home Economics, Shona, Technical Graphics, computer studies, biology, physics, chemistry.
Goromonzi has an array of sports including with facilities for Rugby, Soccer, Netball, Volleyball, Basketball, Tennis, Table Tennis, Cricket, Athletics, swimming and other interest activities.