St. Augustine's Senior High School (Bogoso)
| St. Augustine's Senior High | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
P. O. Box 33 | |
| Information | |
| Type | Public High School |
| Established | 1957 |
| Color(s) | Green and yellow |
| Athletics | Track and field |
| Nickname | Augusco |
| Affiliations | Roman Catholic |
| Alumni | Bogoso St. Augustine’s Past Students Association (BAPSA) |
| Website | augusco |
St. Augustine’s Senior High is a mixed-gender public secondary school located in Bogoso, Western Region of Ghana. Established in 1957, it originated as the teacher training section of St. Augustine’s College, Cape Coast, before being relocated and converted into a secondary school under the Catholic Church’s directive.[1][2][3]
History
St. Augustine’s Senior High School in Bogoso, Ghana, originated as part of St. Augustine’s College in Cape Coast. In 1957, the Catholic Church relocated the Teacher Training section to Bogoso, establishing it as an independent institution. By 1973, it transitioned into a secondary school, continuing its mission of providing holistic education grounded in Catholic values of Faith, Hope, and love.[4][5]
The Bogoso St. Augustine’s Past Students Association (BAPSA) actively supports the school through various initiatives. Notably, in 2023, BAPSA donated two sets of modern brass band instruments valued at GH¢50,000 to enhance the school's musical programs and community presence. Over the past six years, BAPSA's contributions have included infrastructure projects such as constructing a urinal block, extending electricity to the school church, and providing equipment like a corn milling machine and a multi-purpose printer. [6]
Academics and programs
Category: C (Ghana Education Service classification).
Programs Offered:
- General Arts
- Business
- Home Economics
- General Science
- Agriculture.
University Acceptance Rate: 42% (as of 2022).
Facilities and extracurriculars
Campus Features: Administration block Classrooms School church hall (used for events).
Donations
Brass Band: In 2023, BAPSA donated GH¢50,000 worth of brass band instruments (trumpets, trombones, drums, etc.) to enhance music education and school events.[7]
- Urinal block
- Corn milling machine
- Multipurpose printer
- Water storage poly-tank.
Notable achievements
Produced hundreds of technocrats and academics over decades. Strong alumni engagement, including overseas branches in North America and Europe supporting development projects.
Challenges and community role
Historically relied on rented equipment for events until BAPSA’s interventions. Serves as a key educational institution in Bogoso, promoting vocational and academic training in the Western Region [8]
See also
St. Augustine’s College, Cape Coast (parent institution)
BAPSA (alumni association)
References
- ^ "St. Augustine's Senior High, Bogoso". GhanaHighSchools.com. Retrieved 2025-04-23.
- ^ "Bogoso St Augustine's Can Now 'Blow' Its Own Horns, Thanks To BAPSAs". GhanaWeb. September 9, 2023. Retrieved April 23, 2025.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Awal, Mohammed (2023-09-05). "Bogoso St Augustine's can now blow its own horn, thanks to BAPSA". The Business & Financial Times. Retrieved 2025-04-23.
- ^ "St. Augustine's College, Bogoso". myriaddigitalsolutions.com. Retrieved 2025-04-23.
- ^ admin. "St.Augustine's Senior High School, Bogoso Courses And Details – Skynewsgh". Retrieved 2025-04-23.
- ^ "BAPSA gives back to alma mater". Graphic Online. 2023-09-09. Retrieved 2025-04-23.
- ^ "BAPSA gives back to alma mater". Graphic Online. 2023-09-09. Retrieved 2025-04-23.
- ^ "BAPSA gives back to alma mater". Graphic Online. 2023-09-09. Retrieved 2025-04-23.
Key notes
- The school’s nickname is Augusco (shared with its Cape Coast predecessor) .
- For admissions or contact details, refer to School Code: 0040902.