A Living Historical Legacy.
From a communal school in Upanga to a listed Tanzania Historical Site—the Tambaza story is woven into the very fabric of the nation's progress.
Our Journey Through Time
Aga Khan Boys Secondary
Founded in the Upanga district, the institution served the Ismaili and broader Asian community. It was part of a communal ecosystem, producing a student body deeply rooted in both academic rigor and cultural identity.
Nationalization & Ujamaa
Following the Arusha Declaration, the school was nationalized and renamed Tambaza. This was an ideological transformation, rapidly diversifying the student body and forging a melting pot of Tanzanian national identity.
Tanzania Historical Site
The school's mid-20th century architecture earned Tambaza a place on the national historical register. The campus stands as a physical monument to the nation's educational history.
Tazama Mbali Zaidi.
Today, Tambaza High School is the premier urban high school of Dar es Salaam. Balancing its prestigious heritage with 21st-century global education, we serve ~590 students across 11 Advanced Level combinations.
The Heart of
Upanga East.
Situated just 3 km from the Dar es Salaam city center, Tambaza occupies a strategic corridor of intellectual and national significance.
The campus at Plot 23, United Nations Road, benefits from recent urban infrastructure upgrades, ensuring seamless connectivity for our day and boarding scholars alike.
Plot 23, United Nations Rd
Upanga East Ward, Ilala District
Be Part of the Next Chapter.
Legacy isn't just about the past; it's about what we build today. Join our thriving community of scholars and leaders.