Shaanika Nashilongo Secondary School

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Shaanika Nashilongo Secondary School is a school in Okahao in the Omusati Region in Namibia. The school was founded in 1947 as a mission school of the Finnish Missionary Society. [1] Previously named Ongandjera Secondary School, it has 31 teachers and 661 learners. [2]

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References

  1. Nathinge, Shikongo (5 August 2004). "Shaanika Nashilongo School Turns 57". New Era . via allafrica.com.
  2. "Omusati Schools". Association of Regional Councils in the Republic of Namibia (via azafrica.com). Retrieved 5 April 2011.