Second-cycle educational institutions, or senior high schools, are monumental in shaping the lives of Ghanaians, giving many something to brag about throughout their lives.

Whether in Cape Coast or in Accra, these five venerable schools have stood the test of time, shaping generations of Ghana’s leaders, thinkers, and change-makers to this day.

Here are the five oldest senior high schools in Ghana

1. Mfantsipim School (1876)

Established in 1876 by the Wesleyan (Methodist) Church, Mfantsipim SHS, formerly known as Wesleyan High School, is an all-boys boarding secondary school in Cape Coast in the Central region of Ghana.

Often referred to simply as “The School”, Mfantsipim holds the distinction of being the oldest second-cycle institution in Ghana, at 149 years old in 2025.

2. Wesley Girls' High School (1884)

Also known as ”Wey Gey Hey,” this girls-only boarding school in Cape Coast was established in 1884 by the wife of a Methodist minister with just 25 girls at Cape Coast.

Currently 141 years old, Wesley Girls SHS is regarded as one of the top schools in Ghana.

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3. Ghana Secondary Technical School (1909)

Located in Takoradi, GSTS is a science and technical education-based school founded in 1909, making it 116 years old in 2025.

4. Adisadel College (1910)

Adisadel, popularly known as ‘ADISCO,’ is an Anglican all-boys’ boarding school in Cape Coast.

Established in 1910, the school is often ranked among the top secondary schools in Ghana and boasts of a wide range of notable individuals as its alumni.

5. Accra High School (1923)

Located in Accra, Ghana, and founded by Rev James Thomas Robert, Accra High (AHISCO) is also the oldest senior high school in the Greater Accra Region and the fifth oldest school in Ghana.

This mixed school was established in the year 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025.

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