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St. Finbarr’s College
Citadel of Excellence. A Comprehensive Catholic education and an all-embracing curriculum for academic excellence and total development of its students.
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OUR IDEOLOGY
What We’re About
Vision
To produce God fearing young men that pursue excellence in all they do; who are creative, self-reliant and functional in the society.
Mission
To groom young men who are neither deficient in character nor learning. Using the best available teaching methods and models.
Core Values
Excellence, Discipline, Morality, Fear of God, Integrity, Commitment, Respect for Human Life.
The 2025/2026 Interview list is now available
Admission is Currently Ongoing
2025/2026 Academic Session
Pupils should be at least 10 years by September 2025 to be eligible for admission
Admission is Currently Ongoing
2025/2026 Academic Session
Pupils should be at least 10 years by September 2025 to be eligible for admission
WELCOME SPEECH
Administrator’s Message
It is with great deal of enthusiasm that the entire management, staff and students welcome you to St. Finbarr’s College Akoka. A Catholic school owned by the Catholic Archdiocese of Lagos, founded in 1956 by Late Rev. Fr Dennis Slattery, an Irish Missionary Priest to educate and train the young ones in basic and technical education.
The College offers a comprehensive Catholic education and an all-embracing curriculum for academic excellence and total development of its students. Each new school year brings joy, excitement and anticipation for the many great opportunities our children will experience and this 2021/2022 session will be no exception.
“We strive to provide the best educational experience possible as we cannot afford to lower the bar.”
The academic successes of our students with the support of our teachers and parents have continued to put the school on a path towards greatness with making the news as one of the best schools in the city. We strive to provide the best educational experience possible as we cannot afford to lower the bar. Our students must be able to compete with their counterparts across the globe. They deserve a world class education and at St. Finbarr’s College, he will receive it. Do have a great time surfing our website.
Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Babalola
It is with great deal of enthusiasm that the entire management, staff and students welcome you to St. Finbarr’s College Akoka. A Catholic school owned by the Catholic Archdiocese of Lagos, founded in 1956 by Late Rev. Fr Dennis Slattery, an Irish Missionary Priest to educate and train the young ones in basic and technical education.
The College offers a comprehensive Catholic education and an all-embracing curriculum for academic excellence and total development of its students. Each new school year brings joy, excitement and anticipation for the many great opportunities our children will experience and this 2024/2025 session will be no exception.
“We strive to provide the best educational experience possible as we cannot afford to lower the bar.”
The academic successes of our students with the support of our teachers and parents have continued to put the school on a path towards greatness with making the news as one of the best schools in the city. We strive to provide the best educational experience possible as we cannot afford to lower the bar. Our students must be able to compete with their counterparts across the globe. They deserve a world class education and at St. Finbarr’s College, he will receive it. Do have a great time surfing our website.
Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Babalola
OUR SCHOOL
Why St. Finbarr’s College ?
STEM
Our students are enhanced with the skills that make them more employable and ready to meet the current labour demands.
ICT
Our ICT laboratories are equipped with modern and top-notch computer systems with unlimited internet access.
Language Lab
St. Finbarr’s College has a first-class language laboratory to enhance the communicative skills of our students & prepare them for the world of work.
International Exams
We groom students for international examinations such as IGCSE, SAT and Checkpoint. This is done in a conducive environment.
E-Library
The school boasts of one of the best digital libraries around with uninterrupted internet facilities.
Co-curricular Activities
Our students are engaged in orchestra, dance and drama, football, basketball, athletics but to mention a few.
Special Needs Education
We have a policy that “no child must be left behind” and for this reason, we offer special needs education service to meet individual needs of students
Religious Activities
All we strive to achieve is carried out under the guidance of Catholic ethos. Homilies during daily masses, & exhortations on morning assemblies
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I’m happy that my son is opportuned to be a part of this Great College. My husband and I are happy.
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I had heard about the school a long time ago. The quality education prompted me to enroll my son.
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St. Finbarr’s College is a dream come true. A reputable school and I’m glad my son is here.
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St. Finbarr’s is a wonderful school. In all ramification, St. Finbarr’s College is worth reckoning with. It is the greatest amongst the schools in Lagos State.
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