It is one of the well known schools in the country, and is located in the center of Ongwediva, in Libertina Amadhila street, next to Kleine Kuppe Private School and the International University of Management.
The school was founded in 1984 and bears the name of King Mweshipandeka yaShaningika of the Oukwanyama.
The aim for establishing the school was to limit the distance that was travelled by prospective students from nearby towns and villages to Odibo's St Mary's High School and Oshigambo High School which were very far for students that had to walk in the olden days.
[1] The school offers junior and senior secondary education.
[citation needed] It has a great track record of producing top students for and winning awards in most High and Ordinary level subjects.