St. Augustine's College (Cape Coast)

St. Augustine's College
The College, Coat of Arms animals of a shield with a white cross on a green field. The lit torch is flanked by a laurel that is represented by yellow olive branches. The grey colour- a combination of white and black – signifies the combined efforts of the society of African Missionary (SAM) Fathers (whites) and African faithful in propagating the gospel.
Address
Map
P. O. Box 98
Old Elmina Road


Information
TypePublic secondary/high school
MottoOmnia Vincit Labor
(Perseverance conquers All)
Established1930; 94 years ago (1930)
HeadmasterRev.Fr. Patrick Godfred Appiah (PhD)
Number of students2000
Color(s)Green and white
   
AthleticsTrack and field
MascotHippo
NicknameAugusco
RivalsMfantsipim School
AffiliationsRoman Catholic
AlumniSt. Augustine's Past Students Union
Websitewww.auguscocapecoast.edu.gh

St. Augustine’s College is an all-male boarding academic institution in Cape Coast, Ghana.[1] As the first catholic school established in Ghana, 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". The school has a total of 12 houses.[2]

  1. ^ "St. Augustine's College".
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