Top 9 Boys Senior High Schools in Ghana Per NSMQ Winnings

After a meeting between the then Nkwatiahene, Nana Asante Yiadom III, and his elders, and Bishop Joseph Bowers of Accra, a decision was taken to start the school and the present location was given by the people of Nkwatia.

Fr Clement Hotse was appointed as the first headmaster of the school on 10 January 1990. Classes began on 5 February 1957 at Mr Onwona Farkye’s house with 36 students and two tutors, Mr Agyare teaching the sciences and Fr Hotze teaching the art subjects.

In 1958, the first science block was built with the help of labour from the Nkwatia people, followed by the SVD house, the offices and the dining hall in 1960. In September of that same year, the school received approval from the West African Examination Council to present science candidates.

Notable alumni include Mr Osei Kyei Mensah Bonsu (Majority leader), Prof. Ken Agyemang Attafuah (Renowned Criminologist and Director of NIA), and Kwabena Kwabena (musician).

OPOKU WARE SENIOR HIGH (2 TIMES NSMQ WINNERS)

OWASS opened its doors on 28 February 1952 to 60 young boys. Originally called Yaa Asantewaa College, the name of the school was changed two weeks later to Opoku Ware School following consultations with and instructions from the Manhyia Palace. This was to honour one of the most illustrious Asante Kings, who in May 1744 approached the Roman Catholic Mission at the Elmina Castle to educate Asante youth.

Katakyie Opoku Ware I, ruled Asanteman between 1720 and 1750. A past student of the school is known as Katakyie (conquering hero) the title by which Nana Opoku Ware I was known, principally for his expansionist drive of Asanteman’s frontiers, and for which he became famously known.

The late Rev. Fr. P. R. Burgess, An Oxford University graduate, was the first headmaster of the school. He was the son of an Irish draper and a former major in the British Army. He was a Polyglot and spoke Italian and French fluently. He also spoke Aramaic.

Presently, the boys are housed in ten houses. There are over 74 classrooms, six science laboratories, two libraries, a science resource centre, computer centre, language laboratory, and French and German languages teaching centres.

There are 36 staff bungalows, a block of eight flats and quarters for junior administrative staff, cooks, and pantry boys. There is also a staff canteen, a chapel, a dining hall, and a sickbay.

Notable alumni include Nana Akuoko Sarpong (Agogo Hene), Kwasi Appiah (Former Black Stars Coach), and Dr Anthony Akoto Osei (MP for Tafo).

ST. AUGUSTINE’S COLLEGE (2 TIMES NSMQ WINNERS)

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”.

It is the first catholic institution in the training of male teachers. It is also the first catholic second cycle school (senior high school) to be built in Gold Coast, (now Ghana). St. Augustine’s College is the biggest catholic senior high school in Ghana to date. The college ground and playing fields cover an area of about 1.30 acres.

It is bounded by Fosu Lagoon/Adisadel Estates to the North, St. Augustine’s Practice J.H.S., the Catholic Education Unit and Archbishop’s House to the West, the Cape Coast Metropolitan Hospital and part of the Fosu Lagoon to the East and the Atlantic Ocean to the South. It is about 1.8 km from Cape Coast Town Hall (Bakaano) and about 2.3 km from the West Gate of the University of Cape Coast. The school has a student population of about 1,900 and a faculty number of about 90.

On 6 August 1933, the Roman Catholic Church and the Bishop of Cape Coast Vicariate Monsignor W. T. Porter felt the need to have a separate Roman Catholic school and Cape Coast was found to be the most suitable location. A commemorative foundation stone was laid in late 1935 at the present site. Fr. Maurice B. Kelly, the Dean of the Training College at Amissano which is now St. Teresa’s Seminary, Amisano, became the first Head Dean or Headmaster.

Notable alumni include Dr Paul Acquah (Former Governor, Bank of Ghana), Michael Essien, and Dr Paa Kwesi Nduom.

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