West Africa Secondary School | |
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Address | |
P. O. Box LG 298, Adenta Ghana | |
Coordinates | 5°42′23″N0°10′28″W / 5.70639°N 0.17444°W |
Information | |
School type | Public High School Co Educational |
Motto | Faith, Industry, Wisdom |
Denomination | Non-denominational |
Established | 1946 |
Founder | Rev. J. C. Tettey and Emmanuel Addo |
Head of school | Ofori Antwi |
Gender | Boys and girls |
Age | 12to 18 |
Houses | 5 |
Colour(s) | blue, red and yellow |
Slogan | gbotsui ....3mashi |
Nickname | WASS |
School fees | Regulated by Government |
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