Stories and facts

Ghana Secondary Technical School (GSTS) is a renowned science and technology-oriented high school located in Takoradi on the west coast of Ghana.

As the third oldest high school in the country and the oldest non-missionary high school, GSTS holds a significant place in Ghana's educational history. Founded on August 9, 1909, in Accra, the school was originally known as Accra Technical School.

It later became Government Technical School before moving to its current location in Takoradi in 1939. In 1953, the school was renamed Government Secondary Technical School, and in 1970, it received its present name.

A beautiful view of GSTS campus

GSTS began as a purely technical school, initially situated at the former premises of the Accountant General, now the site of Kinbu Secondary Technical School in Accra.

The school was established in response to the growing demand for technical education in the British colonies at the time.

The first head of the school was Mr. T.T. Gilbert, and in 1958, Mr. J.W.L. Mills became the first African headmaster. The institution introduced a sixth form in 1961, enhancing its academic offerings.

In the mid-1970s, GSTS briefly admitted students as part of military training, starting with Intake 15 of the then Military Academy and Training Schools.

These students combined regular academic work with intermittent military training during holidays. Today, former students of GSTS are proudly known as Giants, while current students are referred to as Tescans, continuing a legacy of excellence in science and technology education.

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