Chengelo has a wide-range of academic and sporting offerings, including a training farm dedicated to Agriculture education.

It was founded by the Mkushi Christian Fellowship, led by farmers Russell Wyatt, Barton Young and David Moffat.

Supporters of the school included the late President of the Republic of Zambia, Levy Mwanawasa, whose children attended Chengelo.

Chengelo secondary students are prepared for IGCSE, GCE A Level, and/or BTEC First Diploma.

The centre was opened in 1993 by Chengelo's founding headmaster Neil Solomon, and his wife Ruby.