2023 School Selection: Category ‘A’ Boys Schools In The Central Region

Central region has over 57 Senior High Schools. Out of this number, only 6 are category ‘A’ schools. Out of this number, three are all-Boys(males) schools.

Let’s take a look at the category ‘A’ Boys schools in the region and a little history about them.

1. Mfantsipim School 
Mfantsipim school is the oldest senior High School in Ghana. The school was established in 1876 in the Central regional capital, Cape Coast. Mfanstipim is an all-boys boarding secondary school.

It was established by the Methodist Church to foster intellectual, moral, and spiritual growth in men Ghana. It is one of the best senior High schools in Ghana. They school have maintained it status as the best school in Central region.

The school produces at least one best WASSCE student in Ghana each year. Is is among the best three senior High Schools in the Central region, competing with St Augustine SHS, Swedru SHS and Adisadel SHS and Achimota SHS.

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2. Adisadel College

Adisadel College, popularly known as “ADISCO”, is an Anglican boys’ boarding school in Cape Coast, Ghana. The school was established in 1910. The school’s main colours are Black and White.

Adisadel College is one of the oldest senior high schools in Ghana. It is ranked in top 10 best high schools in Ghana based on quality of education, student engagement, strength and activities of alumni, school profile, internet and news visibility. They also have a very good ranking based on WAEC standards.

4. St. Augustine’s College 
St. Augustine’s College is an all-male academic institution in Cape Coast, Ghana. The school started at Amissano, a village near Elmina, in 1930. The Roman Catholic institution was established to serve as a training college and seminary. The school was named after St. Augustine of Hippo (354 – 430 AD). The motto of the college is Omnia Vincit Labor, meaning “Perseverance conquers All”.The school has a total of 11 houses.

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Written by Ghana Education News Editorial Staff

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