School History
Tema Senior High School (TEMASCHO) opened its doors on Friday, September 22nd, 1961, with an initial intake of 52 students. That number had grown to 105 by the end of the very first month, organised into three Form 1 streams — A, B, and C — which continued through to the Sixth Form and produced the school's first batch of graduates in 1968.
At the General Certificate of Education (GCE) level, the school offered English, Economics, Geography, History, and Logic for Arts students, and Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Pure & Applied Mathematics for the Sciences — a foundation of academic rigour the school has built on for more than six decades. Today, TEMASCHO is recognised as one of Ghana's respected Category A institutions, with graduates who have gone on to excel in universities, professions, and public life across Ghana and the world.
The Founding Staff
The school's first Headmaster, Dr. F. K. Buah, was aided by a pioneer teaching staff of six: Mr. A. E. K. Kabu Tei, Mr. S. A. Asante, Mr. N. S. Fiagbedzi, Mr. Victor Bampoe, Ms. Georgiana E. Shine, and Mrs. Sophia Anderson. The school's F. K. Buah Hall stands today in honour of that founding leadership.
Headmistress's Message
Welcome to Tema Senior High School. As Headmistress, it is my privilege to lead an institution with such a rich history of academic excellence and character formation. Our dedicated staff and vibrant student body work together every day to uphold the values embodied in our motto, "Nil Nisi Optima."
"This is a renewal of our collective commitment to uphold the values and vision that have made TEMASCHO a beacon of quality education in Ghana."
Mrs. Lucy O. Naih
Headmistress, Tema Senior High School
Our Vision
To be a centre of excellence in the provision of holistic and quality education.
Our Mission
To provide functional, productive, and well-balanced individuals with the requisite knowledge, values, attitudes, and aptitudes to compete favourably in the global world.
Core Values
Dedication, Efficiency, Excellence, Harmony, Integrity, Resilience, Respect, and Self-Discipline.
Our Philosophy
Respect the worth and integrity of our students. Believe in their God-given talents and potential. Uphold their right to quality education.