A Brief History of the School
St. Louis Nursery and Primary School, Akure was officially established on 3rd February, 1975 by Rev. Dr. W.R Field (SMA), the then Catholic Bishop of Ondo Diocese. The school was established for the total development of the young for future, academic, social, and spiritual life. It is situated directly opposite Isinkan market, a walkable distance from the palace of the Iralepo of Isinkan on North (7° 15' 16" 59°) and very close to the Catholic Bishop’s court on the East (5° 10' 31" 74°). The school is on a mass area of 3.810 hectares of land.
Since the Sisters of St. Louis are known for education, Rt. Rev. Dr. W.R Field invited them to run the school. Bishop Field handed over the school to Most Rev. Dr. F.F Alonge at retirement, who in turn handed the school over to the Sisters of St. Louis. The school took off with 45 pupils, 2 teaching staff, 2 non-teaching staff, and the pioneer headmistress, Rev. Sr. Macnoasa Mcconville. Today, the school has 670 pupils and 83 teaching and non-teaching staff. St. Louis Nursery and Primary School still remains the most popular amongst other schools in the vicinity and is patronized by the local community.
Shortly after the take-off of the school, the Ondo State Government banned private schools in the state. However, in 1984, the Ondo State Ministry of Education gave clearance to reopen the primary section. Since then, St. Louis Nursery and Primary School has not looked back. The school, on its part, has remained faithful to the commitment set out by the founding fathers in 1975. True to its roots, the school continues to move with the changing times through the use of modern technology like computers and the internet. Other facilities include quality musical instruments, a well-equipped library, and a science laboratory to serve as teaching and learning aids in enhancing the academic attainment of the pupils.
The success story of the school would not be complete without mentioning the illustrious headmistresses who have contributed to its development over the years.
| Headmistress | Years of Service |
|---|---|
| Sr. Macnoasa Mcconville | 1975 – 1991 |
| Sr. Maeve Osullivan | 1975 |
| Sr. Rose Nelson | 1978 – 1979 |
| Sr. Winifred Ojo | 1979 – 1980 |
| Sr. Mary Okewola | 1991 – 1998 |
| Sr. Rachel Alonge | 1998 – 2005 |
| Sr. Patricia Ebegbulem | 2005 – 2007 |
| Sr. Felicia Ogundana | 2007 – 2011 |
| Sr. Christy Udebor | 2011 – 2013 |
| Sr. Cecelia Lengpang | 2013 – 2017 |
| Sr. Pepetua Aghoghovia | 2017 – 2020 |
| Sr. Justina Ihechere | 2020 - Date |
Any successful school needs a clear vision and insightful management. The school has been extremely well served over the years. Sisters who have served here enjoyed the support of their staff. Each of them is a seasoned administrator, adept at running a school, who gave the school a special gift of herself despite specific organizational challenges. Each of these sisters was unique in their approach to matters concerning education.
The school has been blessed with a dedicated staff body that is committed and consistently helps the school to be among the best educational institution in the state.
The consistent excellent performance of the pupils and the good news we hear about them after graduation are a proof to this. Our school has turned out a good number of old pupils who have excelled in many professions S Teachers, Doctors, Engineers, etc.