Prempeh College is a public secondary boarding school for boys located in Kumasi, the capital city of the Ashanti Region, Ghana.
Prempeh College has a rich and storied history of providing quality education in Ghana. Over the years, our school has evolved and grown, adapting to the changing needs of students and embracing innovative teaching methods. Today, we proudly continue the legacy of academic excellence, nurturing young minds and preparing them for a successful future.
Prempeh College takes full advantage of its location in one of the most vibrant and diverse cities in the world. The School mission drives our focus on quality education for all and service to our neighbors in need
DATE FOUNDED
The school was founded in 1949 by the Asanteman traditional authority, the British Colonial Government, the Methodist Church Ghana and the Presbyterian Church of Ghana. The is 74 years old now(in 2023).
COLOURS
The colours of the school are Green and Gold. The school uniform includes a green shirt with the college crest. Students wear this to class on a daily basis. For ceremonial purposes, students wear a green jacket with embroidery of the college crest.
COURSES
- Business
- General Arts
- General Science
- Visual Arts
ACHIEVEMENTS
- Prempeh College was the first school to win the National Science and Maths Quiz in 1994 and 1996.
- The College also won the 2015, 2017 and 2021 editions of the Ghana National Science and Maths Quiz that makes them one of the most successful schools in the National Science and Maths Quiz competitions.
- Prempeh College has also won the Ghana National Debate Championship competition a record two times, in 1997 and 2004.
- Prempeh College is the first Secondary institution in Ghana and Africa to win the World Robofest 2016 or World Robotics Competition, beating giants from China, Japan and other industrialized countries
NOTABLE ALUMNI
- Prof. Kwadwo Asenso Okyere, former Vice Chancellor, University of Ghana, Legon, former head of Food and Agriculture, UNO
- Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, MP for Manhyia South and Minister for Energy, Ghana
- Kwadwo Afoakwa Sarpong, former Ghanaian diplomat
- Kwabena Sarpong-Anane, acting Director General of the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (2010–2011)
- Tonyi Senayah, Chief Executive Officer of Horseman Shoes
- Kwaku Sintim-Misa Ghanaian actor, director, satirist, talk show host, and author.
- Dr. Kwabena Duffuor, former Governor Bank of Ghana, Finance Minister, founder UniBank Ghana
- Maxwell Kofi Jumah, former Mayor of Kumasi
- Sadat Karim, footballer
- John Agyekum Kufuor, former president of the Republic of Ghana
- Osagyefo Kuntunkununku II- Okyenhene
- Joakim Lartey, percussionist