Archbishop Porter Girls' Senior High School
About Archbishop Porter Girls' Senior High School
Archbishop Porter Girls' Senior High School sits on a hill at Fijai in Sekondi-Takoradi, a setting that has earned it the name "Hill of Tranquility." The Catholic girls' school was established in 1965 and originally operated as St. Louis Secondary School.
Its motto, Puritas Mentis Et Corporis, means "Purity of Mind and Body." Students and past students often speak of themselves as Ladies of Substance, tying academic work to character and self-discipline.
Archbishop Porter Girls has Business, General Arts, General Science, Home Economics and Visual Arts, and the programme pages can help you compare the subject combinations.
School information
- School code
- 0040103
- Category
- A
- Classification
- Senior High School
- Gender
- Girls
- Residential
- Day & Boarding
- Motto
- Puritas Mentis Et Corporis
Programmes Offered
5 listedExplore the programmes currently verified for this school.
History
Archbishop Porter Girls was established in 1965 by Archbishop John Kodwo Amissah. It began as St. Louis Secondary School and was later renamed to honour its founder.
The school's official history describes the first teaching team from the Sisters of St. Louis and the Catholic traditions that shaped the school from the beginning.
The hilltop location at Fijai became part of the school's identity, giving rise to the familiar "Hill of Tranquility" name.
The school welcomes students from different religious backgrounds, but its Catholic character remains visible in daily life and values.
Academics
Archbishop Porter Girls prepares students for the WASSCE through Business, Home Economics, Visual Arts, General Arts and General Science.
The school has also built a public identity around science, technology and academic competition, while continuing to support creative and practical programmes.
Use the General Science guide to compare General Science with the other options at Archbishop Porter Girls.
Admissions & Entry Guidance
You can choose Archbishop Porter Girls' Senior High School through the national placement system after BECE. Compare the subjects in Business, General Arts, General Science, Home Economics and Visual Arts before choosing Archbishop Porter Girls.
If you get a place at Archbishop Porter Girls, your placement will show whether you are a boarder or a day student. Check your Archbishop Porter Girls result on the CSSPS website.
Facilities
The hilltop campus includes academic, residential, worship and activity spaces, and those facilities continue to evolve as the school grows.
An APPSA North America anniversary report describes a refurbished kitchen and chapel completed through past-student support, along with plans for a larger multipurpose hall.
Student Life
Archbishop Porter Girls has a strong school identity built around Catholic traditions, the Hill of Tranquility, house life and the idea of becoming a Lady of Substance.
A GhanaRemembers profile gives a broader picture of the school's competitions, student activities and alumni culture.
Past students are commonly known as APPSANs, and APPSA chapters remain active around mentoring, projects, reunions and fundraising.
Accommodation
The student body at Archbishop Porter Girls' Senior High School includes day students and boarders. For Archbishop Porter Girls boarders, campus life continues after lessons.
If you get a place at Archbishop Porter Girls, check whether your placement says boarding or day.