St. Gregory's College students in green blazers holding a trophy in front of the main building

Founded 1928 · South-West Ikoyi, Lagos

Pro Fide et Scientia.

For Faith and Knowledge.

A Catholic secondary school of the Archdiocese of Lagos — forming young men of character and learning since 1928.

Office of the Proprietor

Most Rev. Alfred Adewale Martin

Metropolitan Archbishop of Lagos and College Proprietor

Welcome from the Proprietor

Welcome to Saint Gregory’s College, Ikoyi.

“St. Gregory’s College is the oldest school in the Archdiocese of Lagos.”

The Catholic Church believes education is an integral part of her God-given mission on earth. In faithfulness to this mission, the Catholic Archdiocese of Lagos has, over the years, established formal educational institutions ranging from primary and secondary schools to a College of Education and a University.

St. Gregory’s College, founded 27 January 1928, is the oldest of all the schools in the Archdiocese.

Formation

Educating the whole person.

Physical, mental, academic, moral and spiritual development.

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Academic Excellence

A rigorous curriculum spanning Sciences, Humanities, Commercial studies and the Arts.

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STEM & Robotics

Computer Studies and Robotics are core parts of a modern Gregorian education.

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Cura Personalis

Personal care and concern — the hallmark of a St. Gregory's education.

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Character & Faith

Grounded in Catholic tradition; open to students of all faiths, tribes and backgrounds.

Heritage

A Catholic school with more than a century behind it.

1882

St. Gregory's Grammar School founded on 12 March.

1928

The College reconstituted on 27 January — the oldest school in the Archdiocese of Lagos.

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Years of Catholic education in Lagos, counted from the 1882 foundation.

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Subjects taught across the Sciences, Humanities, Commercial studies and the Arts.

Only figures verified by the College are shown. Further approved statistics will be added here as they are supplied.

Aerial view of the college campus, sports field and surrounding Lagos skyline
Wide view of the St. Gregory's College campus and sports field

Our Campus

In the heart of
South-West Ikoyi.

The College sits on a vast expanse of land in South-West Ikoyi, originally acquired by Bishop Ferdinand Terrien for the Archdiocese of Lagos.

Today it remains a bedrock of academic excellence and character formation, with an array of distinguished "Gregorians" who have left their footprints on the sands of time.

“Pro Fide et Scientia” — for Faith and Knowledge.

The motto of St. Gregory's College

St. Gregory's College students reading together

Community

Character, faith and learning — the mark of every Gregorian.
Open to students of all faiths, tribes and backgrounds.

A Day at Gregory's

Learning, faith, friendship, creativity and discovery.

Not a timetable — a journey through the parts of College life that shape every Gregorian.

  1. Students walking the palm-lined entrance drive with the Lagos skyline beyond

    01Arrive

    Through the palm-lined drive.

    The day begins on the College grounds in South-West Ikoyi, where Gregorians gather before lessons.

  2. Students reading together at the College

    02Learn

    Sciences, humanities, commerce and the arts.

    Classrooms, the laboratory complex and shared study — learning sits at the centre of College life.

  3. Altar servers in red and white vestments processing at a College liturgy

    03Pray

    Faith woven through the day.

    The chapel, the grotto and the College's liturgical life are open to students of all faiths and backgrounds.

  4. Saint Gregory's College students performing on saxophones

    04Create

    Music, culture and performance.

    Instruments, dance and cultural celebration give Gregorians room to express what they are learning.

  5. Students playing football on the College field

    05Compete

    On the field and the courts.

    Football, basketball, tennis and athletics build discipline, teamwork and resilience.

  6. A group of student leaders at the College

    06Grow

    Character formed alongside knowledge.

    Leadership, service and community — the formation that stays with a Gregorian long after school.

Virtual Campus Tour

Walk the grounds
before you visit.

Take a self-guided visual tour of the classrooms, chapel, laboratories, library and sports facilities of St. Gregory's College — from wherever you are.

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Wide view of the St. Gregory's College campus and sports field
Students in Nigerian traditional dress processing through campus on Cultural Day

Student Life

Life beyond the classroom.

Cultural days, sport, music and service — the traditions that shape every Gregorian.

This Week at Gregory's

Life at Saint Gregory's never stands still.

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Next on the calendar

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SEP

Academic

Students' Seminar

Friday 18 September 2026
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The Monsignor building — a modern glass and stone academic block
Historic image of Saint Gregory, patron of the College

140 Years of Gregory's

A heritage you can walk through.

Follow the College's verified milestones from 1882 to today.

Explore the timeline
Students in traditional attire celebrating together on the field

Moments at Gregory's

A moving wall of College life.

Campus, faith, sport, music and community — in official photography.

Enter the gallery

Explore Our Campus

Step inside the spaces where Gregorians learn, create, compete and grow.

The College chapel with stained-glass windows and cross, framed by palms

Faith

College Chapel

The College chapel, at the centre of the community's worship and liturgical life.

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Watch the campus films

Further College facilities will be added here as official photographs and descriptions are supplied.

Community Voices

A community that believes.

"I love teachers' emphasis on STEM education and Robotics in St. Gregory. My skill level is significantly better since attending!"

Mathew Okoh

"I can positively say St Gregory College has made my son a better person. It has helped him develop a positive attitude towards his studies."

John Badmus

"St Gregory is a great place for my school experience. I think this is an excellent and safe place, and I like to be there and learn."

Dayo Aderibigbe

Visit

Find us in Ikoyi.

South-West Ikoyi, Lagos, Nigeria

Admissions

Begin the Gregorian journey

Start your application to St. Gregory's College through the official admissions portal.

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