Two Victoria High School students in uniform outside the school building in Surulere, Lagos

Since 1971 · Lagos, Nigeria

55 years of raising leaders in Surulere, through excellence, character and innovation.

Since 1971, Victoria Schools has nurtured generations of confident, disciplined and globally competitive students through exceptional teaching, modern facilities, and a commitment to holistic education.

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1971

Children's School founded

2001

High School established

Creche to SS3

One continuous pathway

Campuses in Ijeshatedo

Why families choose Victoria

A legacy parents trust. A future your child deserves.

Established 1971

Five decades of legacy

WAEC & NECO Excellence

Consistent top results

Government Approved

Fully accredited

British & Nigerian Curriculum

World-class standards

Experienced Educators

Rigorously selected

Technology-Driven

Modern learning tools

Modern Facilities

Safe & purpose-built

Strong Alumni Network

Global community

Classroom blocks around the green courtyard, Victoria Children’s School

1971The year our story began — and every year since, a promise kept.

Our Story

From humble beginnings in 1971 to one of Lagos' most respected schools.

Victoria Schools began in 1971 with a simple conviction: that every child in Lagos deserves an education rooted in excellence, integrity and faith. From a modest classroom to a thriving community of learners, our story is one of resilience, quiet ambition, and continuous improvement.

Today, generations of Victoria alumni serve as leaders in medicine, engineering, the arts, business and government — in Nigeria and across the world. When you enrol your child here, you are joining a tradition of excellence that has stood the test of time.

Vision

Qualitative all-round education that competes anywhere in the world.

Mission

A safe, inspiring, technology-driven environment that unlocks every child's potential.

Values

Integrity · Discipline · Leadership · Innovation · Faith · Service.

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Choose Your School

One legacy. Two exceptional schools.

From the earliest years of learning to graduation, Victoria Schools offers a seamless, character-first education tailored to every stage.

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Est. 1971 · Nursery & Primary

Victoria Children's School

A nurturing early-years and primary school where curiosity is celebrated, confidence is built, and every child discovers the joy of learning.

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Est. 2001 · Secondary

Victoria High School

Where discipline meets ambition. A rigorous secondary programme preparing students for WAEC, NECO, university, and a life of principled leadership.

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Admissions

A clear path from enquiry to first day.

Your questions answered

Tell us about your child and receive the right entry information from Admissions.

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A clear view of school life

Visit the campus, meet our team and see the learning environment for yourself.

Tours available on school days

The right starting point

Your child completes an age-appropriate assessment and informal conversation.

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A supported welcome

Receive the offer, enrolment documents and a practical start-of-school guide.

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Academic Excellence

Rigorously selected teachers. Personalised learning.

Our educators are chosen through a rigorous recruitment process and supported through continuous professional development. Learning is personalised so every student progresses at their own pace, guided by high standards and genuine care.

Continuous Development

Ongoing training, mentorship and modern pedagogy.

Consistent WAEC Results

A tradition of top-tier secondary school performance.

Low Student : Teacher Ratio

Every child known, every child seen.

Technology Integration

Smart classrooms, coding, robotics and CBT.

A Campus Parents Trust

Safety, safeguarding, and a home away from home.

Your child's wellbeing shapes every decision we make — from campus design to classroom conduct. Trained professionals, strict access control and modern infrastructure work quietly in the background so children can focus on being children.

24/7 Professional Security

CCTV Across Campus

Controlled Visitor Access

On-site School Nurse

Emergency Response Protocols

Trained Child Safeguarding Team

Voices of Our Community

Parents, alumni and students on life at Victoria.

★★★★★Trusted by hundreds of Lagos families

Victoria shaped my daughter into a confident young woman. The teachers know her, encourage her, and hold her to a standard we deeply respect.

Mrs. AdebayoParent · Primary 5

I graduated from Victoria in 2008. The discipline and academic foundation I received still guide me today as a physician in the UK.

Dr. Chinonso O.Alumnus · Class of 2008

From the moment we toured the campus, we knew. It is rare to find a school this warm, this safe, and this serious about learning.

Mr. and Mrs. IbrahimParents · Nursery 2

Lady R. A. Adewuyi, Proprietress and founder of Victoria Schools — **Lady R. A. Adewuyi**Proprietress · Victoria Schools, founded 1971

From the Desk of the Proprietress

Let us celebrate the past, consolidate the present, and conquer the future.

Victoria Schools began in 1971 with a handful of pupils and a conviction I believe was given to me by divine inspiration. Fifty-five years later that conviction has not changed: give a child sound character, a rigorous education and a reason to believe in themselves, and they will hold their own anywhere in the world.

Success comes to those who work hard, and stays with those who do not rest on the laurels of the past. That is why our laboratories, our ICT room and our music room have been rebuilt and re-equipped, why our teachers keep learning, and why we continue to make it a priority to help serious children from striving homes stay in school.

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Our people

The teachers are the school.

Everything else a school can buy, from a laboratory to a coding room to a set of instruments, is only worth what the person standing in front of the class can do with it. Ours are qualified, long-serving, and still learning.

Teaching staff

Graduates and specialists, rigorously selected, and kept through training rather than turnover.

Teachers and pupils gathered for a class celebration

Early years and primary

Class teachers who know every child by name, supported by specialists in music, coding, French and PE.

Victoria Schools staff outside the school building in Surulere

Support and safety

Administration, welfare and a security team on the gate through every school day.

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Parent Questions

Practical answers before you apply.

For details specific to your child's year group, speak directly with Admissions.

What are the school fees, and can we pay in instalments?

Fees vary by school and year group. Admissions provides the current fee schedule before you apply, including any separate charges. Approved instalment arrangements are discussed directly with the bursary.

What documents and age requirements apply for admission?

Requirements vary by entry point. Admissions will send you the exact document checklist and age bands for your child's year group.

What should my child expect in the entrance assessment?

An age-appropriate assessment and an informal conversation. It is designed to find the right starting point, not to catch anyone out.

How large are the classes?

We deliberately keep classes small so every child is known by name and progress is tracked individually.

Which areas do the school buses serve?

Bus routes cover key parts of Lagos. Contact Admissions for current routes, pick-up points and fees.

Can my child join after the term has started?

Mid-year entry is considered where places are available. Speak to Admissions about your child's year group.

Find us

Three campuses, a few streets apart.

The Children's School, the Junior Campus and the Senior Campus all sit within Surulere, close enough that one drop-off run covers a family with children in different years.

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