Top Private Secondary Schools with Modern Facilities in Benin City – 2025 Guide
Benin City hosts some of Edo State's best-equipped secondary schools, boasting smart labs, libraries, sports complexes, and tech-ready classrooms. Here are the top 10 institutions leading the way in modern educational environments for 2025.
Quick Insight: These schools are recognized for their infrastructure—science & ICT labs, comfortable boarding, rich libraries, and extracurricular facilities.
1. Igbinedion Education Centre (IEC)
A top-tier boarding/day school renowned for its academic excellence, IEC features well‑equipped science and computer labs, a full library, and top sports facilities
2. University Preparatory Secondary School (UPSS)
Known for high achievement in national competitions, UPSS includes science labs, ICT rooms, and a strong focus on co‑curricular development
3. Word of Faith Group of Schools
Offers both day/boarding, modern labs, dedicated clinic, reliable power and water, and rich sports programs. NECO students have topped in Edo State
4. Nosakhare Model Educational Centre (NOMEC)
A Montessori-through‑secondary school with modern science labs, ICT, library, health centre, boarding houses, water supply and playgrounds
5. Presentation National High School
A girls’ boarding school that ranks highly academically. It combines boarding comfort with diverse academic and vocational offerings
6. Eghosa Anglican Grammar School
One of Benin’s historic institutions, with upgraded labs and classrooms. A growth‑oriented learning environment since 1954
7. Edo College
The oldest grammar school in the region, Edo College has modernized its science labs, library, and learning resources for today’s learners
8. Immaculate Conception College (ICC)
A mission school known for strong academics and moral training, ICC has updated labs, libraries, and sports facilities
9. University of Benin Demonstration Secondary School (UDSS)
Affiliated with UNIBEN, UDSS offers access to university standard science and ICT resources, plus a wide range of extracurricular options
10. St. Mary Dedication British International School
A British-accredited day and boarding school with accredited labs, sports amenities, and boarding infrastructure
Final Thoughts
These ten schools lead in blending modern infrastructure with strong academic and co‑curricular performance. To choose the best fit, inspect facilities first-hand and ask about recent upgrades and accreditation.
Note: Facilities and fees are subject to change. Always confirm with each school’s admissions office before making decisions.
