The purpose of this study was to examine the contribution of secondary education towards economic growth in Ngara District. This research sought to find out the secondary school leavers earning income and their contribution towards District economic development. The study was guided by three research objectives which were; to identify the contribution of the education achieved in secondary school graduates on economic growth, to assess the relationship between secondary school education and economic growth and lastly to analyze the challenges that faces the secondary education leavers in the job market. The study was guided by Human Capital Theory as developed by Schult & Becker in 1960’s. The Theory asserts that in any given education, the skills obtained ought to help the graduates either be self-reliant or be employed in order to help in economic growth in their relevant areas. The research method used was mixed approach technique which entails qualitative and quantitative. In quantitative, the study analyzed the findings by using Statistical Packages for Social Science (SPSS) while qualitative data were analyzed through thematic analysis. From the findings the findings established that there is low contribution in education achieved in secondary-by-secondary school leavers which cannot cater for their economic income. This leads many of them to depend on their parents and some engaging in small businesses for their upkeep. The study recommended that, the government should device friendly curriculum which is environmentally friendly. This would help secondary school leavers to have an opportunity to be innovative and be able to use their secondary education or knowledge into economic activities hence economic growth, since the secondary school leavers are encouraged to link what they gained in their course of schooling in order to avoid overdependence on their guardians and parents.