Saint Pius X College, Bodo City

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Saint Pius X College
Address
P.M.B. 4
Bodo City , Rivers State
Nigeria
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Type Private, all-boys
Religious affiliation(s) Roman Catholic
Established February 1956 (1956-02)
Principal Fr. Abel Agbulu C.M.
Gender Male
School phone (+234) 81 60607005
Website spcbodo.com

Saint Pius X College is an all-boys, private, Roman Catholic secondary school in Bodo City, Gokana, Rivers State. Founded in February 1956, Saint Pius X College is located within the Roman Catholic Diocese of Port Harcourt. The school is governed by a board of three members which consists of the director, secretary and principal. Former students have formed an association known as the Old Boys Association of Saint Pius X College. [1]

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Admission

The school's admission period spans between January and May in which three consecutive exams are conducted. Forms can be obtained through the school authority or the Catholic Education Council Office in D-line, Port Harcourt. Only male students for JSS1 & 2 as well as SSS1 & 2 classes are admitted. JSS1 applicants must have schooled up to Basic 5 and have written their First School Leaving Certificate Examination. [2]

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References

  1. ↑ "The Old Boys Association". Spcbodo.com. Retrieved 18 May 2016.
  2. ↑ "Admission". Spcbodo.com. Retrieved 18 May 2016.

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