TOP TEN BEST SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN PORT HARCOURT NIGERIA

If you are a parent living in Port Harcourt metropolis and it environs and have children, wards, siblings which you wish to send to school, here is a list of the best secondary schools in Rivers State, Port Harcourt Nigeria.

Being the state capital of River State, Port Harcourt is arguably the most prominent and busy city in Rivers State, Nigeria and one of the most prominent cities in Nigeria as a whole. Port Harcourt ranks among the top five most populated cities in Nigeria. The beautiful city of Port Harcourt is home to some 3 million Nigerians and foreigners who are largely into oil businesses.

As a result of the commercial activities that take place daily in Port Harcourt city, the State has developed into a bubbling, busy city with numerous exciting festivals and celebrations all year round. Little wonder the city continues to attract even more residents and tourists.

As Port Harcourt continues to increase in population, the need to educate its young population – and those of its neighbouring towns and cities  has been of utmost concern to forward-thinking people of Rivers State. This concern accounts for the expeditious establishment of hundreds of private secondary schools in the city as we have witnessed in recent years. Some of the secondary schools established in Port Harcourt can favourably compete with their contemporaries in Lagos, Abuja and even some schools and colleges in some other parts of the world.

Are you a parent who has just moved to the city of Port Harcourt metropolis? Are you looking forward to enrol your child in some of the best secondary schools in Port Harcourt metropolis? If your answer is yes to any of these questions, we have got you covered.

Below is a list of the Top Ten best Secondary Schools in Port Harcourt Nigeria. The list is not in a particular order and is subject to modification(s) once there is a need for that.

1. DEEPER LIFE HIGH SCHOOL:

BRIEF HISTORY: Deeper Life High School (DLHS), founded in September 2010, is the brain-child of the General Superintendent of The Deeper Christian Life Ministry, Pastor (Dr.) W. F. Kumuyi, whose passion for godliness, upright leadership and moral excellence is well known. In a world where truth and moral absolutes are increasingly snubbed, Pastor Kumuyi has, in many ways, demonstrated an unflagging commitment to helping young men and women discover their purpose and moral direction in life. He is particularly concerned about grooming a new generation of future leaders with sound values and deep convictions that are rooted in God's word. It was this vision that gave rise to DLHS.

CONCEPTION OF DEEPER LIFE HIGH SCHOOL: Deeper Life High School was born out of the burden and passion of the General Superintendent of the Deeper Christian Life Ministry, Pastor Dr. W. F. Kumuyi for the salvation and complete transformation of the lives of our contemporary youths who will certainly grow up to become tomorrow's leaders. As can be easily noticed, not all the leaders today are leaders indeed. If you peep into the structure and manner of leadership in all the sectors of the economy such as politics, academics, industry, commerce, legal, security, religion, sport, health etc, you will easily discover that majority are leaders who are not led by God because their leadership is devoid of the fear of God. The General Superintendent is not comfortable with this trend because it does not portend a good future for the country, the entire world and the Church at large. An adage says: "to change the future, you must change the youth now". The young of today are the leaders of tomorrow, which means if we want tomorrow to be anything good, we must impact positively on the total psyche of today's youth who will, on the other hand, effect positive change on tomorrow's leadership. That is the mission the Deeper Life High School is out to accomplish.

THE PHILOSOPHY OF DLHS: DLHS, a mission co-educational boarding school, is committed to an all-round and qualitative education with emphasis on academic and moral excellence. The School has invested massively in modern learning technology and has put in place an entirely e-learning environment. It provides cutting edge facilities for laboratory and research experience, competent and committed teaching and administrative personnel, as well as a conducive environment. The School is committed to providing the highest academic standards, cultivating sound leadership skills and vision, as well as enriching lives through spiritual development. Small class size concept is adopted with its main benefits, including individualized attention and care, in addition to teacher accessibility. The aim of all these is to produce critical thinking and Christ-honouring students who will positively and profoundly impact the larger society. The school operates a uniform curricular and co-curricular programme which focuses on cognitive, affective and psychomotor domains of the learner. The uniqueness of the school stems from its series of leadership studies which form one of the core coursework for all students. This aims at raising upright future leaders through the ideals and values of practical Christianity. Consequently, the school has zero tolerance for any act of indiscipline. Deeper Life High School is a single school with campuses spread across fifteen states of the Federation. It has a focus to cover not only all the states of Nigeria, but also all the countries of Africa and beyond. Admission into the school is open to all interested members of the public who buy into the vision and mission of the school. The School has invested massively in modern learning technology and has put in place an entirely e-learning environment with small class size concept that enables direct teacher-student interaction during and after class studies. It provides cutting edge facilities for laboratory and research experience, competent and committed teaching and administrative personnel who are current with information and skilled in modern educational technology, as well as competitive atmosphere. The school is committed to providing the highest academic standards, cultivating sound leadership skills and vision, as well as enriching lives through spiritual development. The aim of all these is to produce critical thinking and Christ-honouring students who will positively and profoundly impact the larger society. In DLHS, there is no room for students to display affluence as this is not allowed in the school. The idea aims at giving a sense of equality to all students. To further demonstrate this, services and charges are equal to both members and non-members of the church. Their examinations are centrally organized and questions carefully selected from their question bank which is constantly contributed to by their educators from the various campuses.

For families seeking secondary education for their wards in a distinctly Christian environment characterized by rigorous academics and remarkable co-curricular programmes DLHS is certainly, the school of choice.

DLHS OBJECTIVES: As the society becomes very complex, the education of youths of this nation calls for a dynamic approach to arrest the ugly trend and give the youths the kind of education that guarantees a sound future and hope for the nation. The concern for the spiritual, moral, educational and total development of the youths propelled the vision which gave birth to the mission.

DLHS CONDUCT: DLHS maintains a Christ-centered environment where Christian principles are integrated throughout all activities. Members of staff and students are required to adhere strictly to these ideals and to the rules and regulations of the school. To sustain the glorious ethical standard for which the school is reputed, any erring member of staff or student is appropriately disciplined. Their well-trained, experienced and qualified educators support the learners to foster a feeling of positive self-worth, quality and academic excellence. They expect that their learners in the future will be able to compete nationally and internationally with their peers in a very competitive world.

Their educators implement creative and innovative teaching methods and every lesson given or conducted is supported by the usage of a clever board.

THEIR VISION STATEMENT: "To transform our nation by producing upright leaders of the future through high quality and sound education"

THEIR MISSION STATEMENT: "To produce students who are academically well grounded, morally upright and adequately equipped as future leaders"

THEIR OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT: DLHS recently produce the highest jamb scorer with a whooping score of 360 in addition to so many others who crossed the 300 marked line.

LOCATION: Rumuokparali, Road, off Ozuoba, Phalga, Port Harcourt, Rivers.

2. Graceland International School: Graceland International School ranks among the top schools in Port Harcourt. The school is a co-educational day and boarding institution that has a high reputation among its contemporaries as a place of excellence.

Graceland International School,  concern is to train the “Total Man” as enshrined in their Motto. They are committed to achieving the highest results possible. They also teach their students morality and social responsibilities. Their staff are carefully chosen, all having University Qualifications that match what they teach.

Graceland International School specializes in producing individuals of international repute. To this end, the curriculum of Graceland International School is structured to prepare students for global success.

Both teachers and students work as a team to ensure that students achieve their full potential. They inspire their students to become excellent individuals who will enjoy life and contribute to the lives of others. With their state of the art hostels, classes and more, their students feel at home, though, away from home. Graceland was established on September 15, 2003, to provide sound and structured formal academic excellence to students across the globe. The school currently runs both day and boarding systems. Graceland International School specializes in producing individuals of international repute.

The school is located at 25-27, Liberation Stadium Road, Elekahia, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria.

3. Royal Girls Academy: Royal Girls Academy is a Christian; full boarding Secondary School for girls. It is governed by biblical principles. Parents and guardians of other faith who wish to have their children/wards admitted are welcome.

The RGA Junior School curriculum is carefully developed and regularly revised to provide a comprehensive programme which will best prepare our students for the world stage. The school uses a hybrid curriculum that comprises of the Rivers State Ministry of Education, Federal Government Junior Secondary and Cambridge Checkpoints Curricula. The school boost of personalized activity based learning, A Cambridge Accredited Centre, Over 15 years of Excellent, Malpractice Free Results in WAEC and NECO, Development of Personal Values and Thinking Process, With over 20 years of Experience, RGA Runs the Most Established Private Girls School in River State, Career Focused Education, A choice of Over 50 Electives and an Innovative but Proven Methods of Teaching.

Royal Girls Academy is located at Royal Girls Academy, Off NTA Road, Port Harcourt.

4. Brookstone Secondary School: Brookstone Secondary School is a co-educational boarding secondary school that welcomes students between the ages of 10 and 16 years old. The school's programme provides personalized attention that allows every student to thrive. Their focus is on allowing students to explore their interests and cultivate their talents.

Brookstone boosts of an environment that encourages individual growth and community development. This allows students to not only be self-aware but to be aware of their community and its needs.

The school is located at 1 GRA Phase 3, Brookstone Close, Port Harcourt.

5. Greenoak International School: Greenoak International School (GIS) operates a hybrid curriculum consisting of the innovative International Primary Curriculum (IPC), British/American Curricula and the Nigerian curriculum. They admit children aged 5 years to 16 years from various corners of the globe.

GIS Secondary School was founded in 2008 by two experienced educationists whose children all studied abroad. Their vision was fueled by a desire to create a world-class international school. GIS accepts children of all beliefs with decent values.

The school is located at St. Michael's Crescent, Off Tombia Road Extension, GRA Phase Three, Port Harcourt.

6. Butterstone International School: Butterstone International School was established on September 8, 2003. The founder wanted to provide qualitative education for children as a worthwhile contribution to society.

Butterstone International School is a co-educational institution founded on the principle of grooming the total child. Since the inception of the school, Mrs Victoria Dugoye S. Awuse, the founder, has kept to this core.

Butterstone International School is located at 55 Okporo Road off 1st Artillery Port Harcourt, Rivers state.

7. Bloombreed High School: Bloombreed is undoubtedly one of the best schools in Port Harcourt.

Address: Boskel Road, Off Port Harcourt/Aba Expressway, After Eleme Junction, Port Harcourt, Nigeria.

Website: bloombreed.com

Bloombreed High School is the brainchild of Mrs Olufunke Sunmonu, (fondly called Big Auntie), a seasoned educationist and a mother with a strong passion for qualitative education and the desire to inculcate the fear of God in children, which inevitably transforms them into exemplary leaders, equipped to thrive in their life’s journey and make a positive impact on society both nationally and globally. Located at Boskel Road, off Port Harcourt/Aba Expressway in Rivers State, this school is certainly not meant for average income earners. The school which comprises of a Day-care, Nursery, Primary and Secondary section. Very spacious, conducive learning environment, highly equipped library Science, ICT, language, technical drawing and musical laboratories highly qualified and resourceful teachers Sports and recreational facilities, A medical bay run by a reputable Health Maintenance Organization (HMO), Uninterrupted power supply, etc. 

Established in 1998 Bloombreed Schools, Port Harcourt – a British Council accredited independent, Christian, co-educational Day and Boarding School.

The boarding school is located at the tranquil and secure Boskel Road, after Intels Bus Stop, Port Harcourt, while the Day School is located in the serene area off NTA Road, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria.

The school believes that every pupil/student should have an all-round educational development and practical exposure to real-life Situations on academics and life outside academics that enables pupils/students gain the necessary exposure to reach an elevated level of personal and professional success such that will also enable them to transform their localities, the Nigeria nation and the world at large. That's what the school provides.


8. Brainfield Secondary School, Port Harcourt: Brainfield Schools is one of the leading private schools in Nigeria. It was founded in 1996 by a renowned educationist - Prof. Mrs F.N. Obasi.

Since its inception, the school has remained committed to the goal of exposing children to rich balanced learning experiences that are capable of challenging their intellect and developing their creative potential.

The school in Port Harcourt is situated in a serene area - away from the busy areas of the city. However, it remains close to some of the important landmarks including the Port Harcourt International Airport is a 20-minute ride away.

The school is located at Brainfield Avenue, Eliogbolo, By Clendac Filling Station, off East-road West Road, Port Harcourt.

9. Charles Dale Memorial International School:

This is one school whose name has become a household name. Not because every household can afford to have a child there, but more like because the fees leave us amazed. Charles Dale Memorial International School is located at 12 Army Range Road off Eneka/Igwuruta Road Port Harcourt, Rivers State and can boast of one of the best facilities in Rivers State and Nigeria as a whole. Owned and managed by the wife of a former Governor of Rivers State, King Alfred Diete Spiff, one wouldn’t have expected something less. “With great facilities and quality education comes great fees”—Anonymous. As a strictly boarding school equipped with 24 hours surveillance and a school curriculum that is essentially an integration of the Nigerian and British National curricula the school is a state of the art.

10. Jephthah Comprehensive High School: Jephthah Comprehensive Secondary School is a private, full boarding, Junior and Senior Secondary School for boys and girls. The School was established on the 6th of October, 1995 with seven children, as the first students, and twelve members of staff at No. 2 Rumuibekwe Road and No.1 Yenegoa Street, Rumuibekwe Housing Estate in Port Harcourt, Nigeria.
On the 27th day of September 1997, the school moved to its permanent site in the City of Christ on the East‐West Road in the beautiful forested area of Rumuome‐Ozuoba, Port Harcourt, Nigeria.
Today, JCSS has over 400 students in the junior and senior schools with over 200 staff strength. Jephthah serves a diverse student ‐ body in terms of ethnicity, economic status, and Christian denominations. Nigerians make up 99% of the students' population with African‐Americans and the British making up the remaining 1%.

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