Our Story
The oldest school in the Archdiocese of Lagos.
Founded in 1882 and reconstituted as St. Gregory's College on 27 January 1928 — a citadel of learning built on faith, character and academic excellence.
Our History
A citadel with 140 years of learning.
St. Gregory's Grammar School was established solely through the efforts of the Catholic Archdiocese of Lagos on 12 March 1882 on Igbosere Road, Lagos, and named after Pope St. Gregory the Great (540–604).
The school metamorphosed from St. Gregory's Grammar School to St. Gregory's College on 27 January 1928, in compliance with the policy of the then British Colonial Government. The Archdiocese of Lagos also relocated the College to a vast expanse of land acquired by Bishop Ferdinand Terrien at the South-West Ikoyi axis of Lagos, formerly known as Ikoyi Plains.
Today, St. Gregory's College has developed into a unique institution sought after by discerning minds who seek to partake of its qualitative education — planked on the philosophy of educating the whole of the human person: intellect, heart, will, physique, character and soul.
With an unbroken history of over one hundred and forty years, 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.
Mission · Vision · Values
What we stand for.
Our Mission
To train students for excellence and leadership positions in all areas of human endeavour, and to produce gentlemen who are neither deficient in learning nor in character in the society.
Our Vision
Our vision is spelt out in our College motto: Pro Fide et Scientia — For Faith and Knowledge. As a Catholic institution of repute, we bring up students with the fear of God and an unmatched quest for excellence.
Our Values
We hold dear the words of François Rabelais that "a child is not a vessel to be filled, but a fire to be lit." Every Gregorian is treated as such a fire.
Proprietor's Message
A word from the Archbishop.
The Catholic Church believes education is an integral part of her God-given mission on earth, and in faithfulness to this mission has worked determinedly over the centuries to establish educational institutions across the world.
In following the same path, the Catholic Archdiocese of Lagos has over the years established different formal educational institutions — from primary and secondary schools to a College of Education and a University.
Some of these institutions are coeducational while others are not; and to the glory of God, St. Gregory's College, founded 27 January 1928, is the oldest of all the schools in the Archdiocese.
We are grateful to God for the life of the College and all those who have, at different times, managed the affairs of the College and for the beautiful crop of "Gregorians" who have graduated from it. We pray to God to continuously bless the College and all those associated with it. Amen.
Most Rev. Alfred Adewale Martin
Metropolitan Archbishop of Lagos and College Proprietor
Community of Shared Vision
One family, many gifts.
St. Gregory's College is a community of shared vision — trained and working together with this common purpose. Open to students and staff of all religions, all economic levels and all tribal and regional origins, the College encourages the model of a unified family and strives to develop individual talents and gifts within that family, with deep respect for the traditional values of Nigeria.
Our colleagues at St. Gregory's College pledge themselves to the moral development of their students. Development of religious principles and moral values is central to the curriculum — not just in religion courses, retreats and religious services — but woven through every aspect of College life.
Cura Personalis
Personal care and concern.
Personal care and concern is the hallmark of St. Gregory's College education. For a relationship of authenticity and truth to flourish between teacher and student, mutual trust and respect — growing out of a continuing experience of the other as a genuine companion in learning — is required. Praise, reverence and service should mark the relationships that exist among all members of the school community.
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