| Mfantsiman Girls' Senior High School | |
| Former Name: | Saltpond Girls' Secondary SchoolMfantsiman Girls' Secondary School |
| Location: | Saltpond |
| County: | Ghana |
| Pushpin Map: | Ghana |
| Pushpin Mapsize: | 220 |
| Head Label: | Headmistress |
| Head: | Mad. Roseline Ayorkor Sowah |
| Classes Offered: | Home Economics, General Science, General Arts, Visual Arts, Business Accounting, Agricultural Science |
| Gender: | Girls |
| Schooltype: | All Girls School |
| Language: | English |
| Motto: | Obra Nye Woarbo |
Mfantsiman Girls' Senior High School[1] is an all-girls second cycle institution in Saltpond in the Central Region of Ghana. The school was founded in 1960 by Kwame Nkrumah,[2] originally under the name Saltpond Girls' Secondary School.[3] [4] The school is also known as 'Syte'.[5]
The school was built by Dr. Kwame Nkrumah in commemoration of the profound and significant role played by the women of Saltpond in the nation's struggle for independence, Mfantsiman Girls Secondary School was established. Formerly known as Saltpond Girls, this institution was founded with the purpose of providing relevant education at the second-cycle level for girls. The aim was to equip them with essential skills that would enable them to harness their potential and contribute productively to society. This initiative aimed to facilitate poverty alleviation, foster socio-economic growth, and contribute to the overall development of the nation.[6]
Mfantsiman Girls Secondary School officially opened on the 30th of September, 1960, as one of the renowned Ghana Education Trust (GET) Schools. It was claimed the school selected 70 girls from the Common Entrance Examination who became the first batch of the school with Mrs Beatrice Chinery as the first headmistress.The school commenced as a dedicated girls' institution, offering educational pathways that led students through the General Certificate of Education – Ordinary Level (G.C.E. 'O' Level) curriculum. Over time, the institution expanded its offerings to include the School Certificate / General Certificate of Education – Ordinary & Advanced Levels (SSCE/GCE 'O' & 'A' Levels) Examinations, as well as the Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSSCE) and the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE).
The school's motto is
The school's anthem comprised a Latin composition that remains in use as the anthem of KNUST.
In terms of student accommodations, the girls are allocated to seven distinct residences, namely
Mfantsiman Girls enjoy a strong partnership with the male students of Adisadel College, collectively referred to as SANTAMOGA.[7]