St. Finbarrs College, Akoka

St. Finbarr's College is a Catholic institution that aims to provide a comprehensive education for the total development of its students. Its core values include excellence, discipline, morality, the fear of God, integrity, commitment, and respect for human life. The school strives to groom young men who are proficient in both character and learning.

The school provides a comprehensive curriculum that includes basic and technical education. It prepares students for national examinations as well as international assessments, including IGCSE, SAT, and Checkpoint. The academic program emphasizes STEM subjects, ICT, and language development.

The school reports high academic performance, with pass rates in the West African Senior School Certificate Examinations (WASSCE) consistently ranging between 95% and 100% since 2013. Graduates are prepared for further education and global competition, with many becoming leaders in various industries.

The school maintains a policy that no child is left behind and provides special needs education services to meet the individual requirements of its students.

Admission is open to boys who have completed or are about to complete their basic six education. Candidates must be between 10 and 12 years old as of the date of resumption. The application process involves an entrance examination, followed by an interview for successful candidates.

The academic session begins in September each year. Entrance examinations are held on a Saturday, with results released within five days. Pre-resumption activities include orientation, medical tests, and uniform and book collection.

The campus features a chapel, an administrative block, classrooms, laboratories, and technical and electronic blocks. Sports facilities include courts for basketball, tennis, volleyball, and badminton. The school also provides a digital library with internet access, a language laboratory, and boarding facilities.

The school offers a range of activities including orchestra, dance, drama, football, basketball, athletics, and badminton. Students also participate in competitions such as the Olympiad, inter-collegiate quizzes, and debates. Additionally, the school organizes charity outreach programs and Christmas carol celebrations.