Est. 1950 • Cape Coast, Ghana

Shaping Tomorrow'sLeaders & Thinkers

For over 75 years, St. Mary's Boys' Senior High School has built a legacy of academic excellence, strong character, and community service in the heart of Ghana.

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2,400+
Students
75+
Years of Excellence
98%
Pass Rate
120+
Teaching Staff
Our Story

A Legacy Built on Faith & Hard Work

Founded in 1950 by the Society of African Missions, St. Mary's Boys' Senior High School has grown from a modest institution to one of Ghana's most respected secondary schools.

Our motto, Ora et Labora — "Pray and Work" — captures everything we stand for: spiritual grounding, intellectual rigour, and a relentless work ethic.

National BECE Model School Award
West Africa Examinations Council Excellence Award
UNESCO Associate School Programme Member
Mission

To provide holistic, quality education that develops the full potential of each student — academically, morally, and socially.

Vision

To be the leading secondary school in West Africa, producing confident, ethical, and globally competitive graduates.

Values

Integrity, Excellence, Discipline, Service, and Faith are the pillars that guide every decision we make.

Community

We serve not just our students but the broader Ghanaian society through outreach, mentorship, and civic engagement.

Academic Programmes

Six Pathways to Your Future

Every student finds their calling. Choose the programme that aligns with your passion and goals.

General Science

Rigorous training in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Elective Mathematics for future scientists and engineers.

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Business

Equipping students with financial literacy, accounting, economics, and entrepreneurial skills for the modern marketplace.

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General Arts

A broad humanities curriculum covering Literature, History, Geography, Government, and French.

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Visual Arts

Nurturing creative talent through Graphic Design, Sculpture, Basketry, Leatherwork, and Picture Making.

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Technical

Hands-on training in Technical Drawing, Building Construction, and Metalwork for future engineers.

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Home Economics

Developing life skills in Food & Nutrition, Clothing & Textiles, and Management in Living.

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School Calendar

Upcoming Events

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JUN15
Sports

Inter-House Sports Day

Annual athletic competition across all four houses. Cheer for your house!

JUN28
Academic

Speech & Prize Giving Day

Celebrating academic excellence and outstanding achievements of the year.

JUL12
STEM

STEM Exhibition 2026

Students showcase innovative projects in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math.

Latest Updates

News & Stories

Achievement

School Ranks Top 10 in WASSCE National Results

St. Mary's Boys' SHS achieves a historic 98.4% pass rate in the 2025 WASSCE, placing in the national top 10 for the third consecutive year.

May 28, 2026Read more
Community

Students Launch Clean Water Initiative in Captin

Form 2 students partner with local NGO to install water filters in three rural communities, impacting over 1,200 lives.

May 14, 2026Read more
Sports

Boys Basketball Team Wins Regional Championship

Our undefeated basketball squad claims the Greater Accra Regional Championship title for the second year running.

Apr 30, 2026Read more
Alumni Voices

Success Stories

The discipline and academic rigour I gained at St. Mary's shaped who I am today. The teachers genuinely cared about every student's future.

Kwame Asante
Software Engineer, GoogleClass of '08

General Science at St. Mary's gave me the strongest foundation. My lecturers at medical school were always impressed by how well-prepared I was.

Emmanuel Osei
Medical Doctor, Korle BuClass of '15

The Visual Arts programme here opened my eyes to design. From Leatherwork class to designing landmarks — it all started here.

Daniel Mensah
Architect, AccraClass of '12
Get in Touch

We'd Love to Hear From You

Whether you're a prospective student, a parent, or an alumnus — our doors are always open.

Address
Cape Coast, Central Region, Ghana
Phone
+233 (0) 33 213 4567
Email
info@stmarysboysghs.edu.gh

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