School Districts  

New Providence
Southwestern District

The Southwestern District is one of four Districts in New Providence which came on stream many years after the zoning of family Islands into Districts.
The present District Superintendent is Mr. Howard Newbold.

District Motto:

Continuous Improvement through Student Centered Cultures

Goal:

Improving Institutions’ Effectiveness


Vision:

Schools in the Southwestern District will be recognized as institutions of choice by students who desire quality education in a public school.

Mission:

To produced well rounded students who are motivated to learn and committed to scholastic excellence and positive values, in preparation for responsible citizenship.

Southwestern District Schools

No. of Schools (15):

(Senior High 1, Junior High 2, Primary 9, Preschools 2, Special Schools 1)

Coconut Grove Pre School
Address: Cordeaux Avenue
Tel: 323-3054
Motto: “One Family Striving for Excellence”
Enrolment:
45
Staff: 3
Principal: Ms. Zelma Horton


Tiny Tot PreSchool
Address: Yellow Elder Gardens
Tel: 323-8829
Motto:
“Educate Today for a Better Tomorrow”
Enrolment: 38
Staff:
3
Principal: Ms. Maepron Thompson


Adelaide Primary
Address:
Adelaide Village
Tel: (242) 362-1020

Motto:
“Teach me to Love”
Enrolment: 117
Staff:
60
Principal: Mr. David Dean


C. W. Sawyer Primary
Address:
Graham Rd. Yellow Elder Gardens
Tel: (242) 3288860
Motto:
“Together We Aspire for Excellence”
Enrolment: 729

Staff:
35
Principal: Mr. Shadrach Johnson


Carlton Francis Primary
Address:
Baillou Hill Rd. South
Tel: 242-361-6157
Motto:
“Towards Excellence”
Enrolment: 866
Staff:
39
Principal: Mr. Earl Smith


Carmichael Primary
Address:
Carmichael Road
Tel: 242-361-3922
Motto:
“Learning With Dignity”
Enrolment: 678
Staff:
31
Principal: Mrs. Cleomie Burrows


Garvin Tynes Primary

Address: Alexandria Blvd
Built: 1998
Telefax:
242-341-7872
Motto: “Making Our Better Best”
Enrolment: 789
Staff: 35
Principal: Mrs. Vanessa Coakley


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Gerald Cash Primary
Address:
Flamingo Gardens
Built: 1996
Telefax:
242-361-2820
Motto: “Onward To Perfection”
Enrolment: 830
Staff:
40
Principal: Mrs. Lorraine Lightbourne


Mable Walker Primary
Address: Tucker Road
Telefax: 356-5808
Motto: “Striving for Excellence”
Enrolment: 311
Staff: 23
Principal Mr. Victor Cooper


Ridgeland Primary
Address: :
Ridgeland Park
Telefax 242-325-2358
Motto: ..
Enrolment: 636
Staff: 27 ..
Principal: Mrs. Gertrude Simmons


Yellow Elder Primary
Address: Baillou Hill Rd/Yellow Elder Gardens
Telefax: 242-3225719
Motto: “Committed to Excellence”
Enrolment: 789
Staff: 38
Principal: Mrs. Catherine McPhee


Programme Sure
Address: Gladstone Rd.
Telefax: 341-2859
Motto: “Success Ultimately Reassures Everyone”
Enrolment: 50
Staff: 5
Principal: Mr. Joseph Rolle


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A.F. Adderley Jr. High
Address: Baillou Hill Rd & Harrold Rd
Telefax: 242-3251161
Motto: “Faith, Understanding and Love”
Enrolment: 1250
Staff:
74
Principal: Mr. Drexwill Miller


S.C. McPherson Jr High
Address: Baillou Hill Rd South
Telefax: 242 341-6844
Motto: “Only The Best Is Good Enough”
Enrolment: 1200
Staff: 78
Principal: Mrs. Antoinette Storr


Government High School
Address: Yellow Elder Gardens
Telefax: 242-357489
Motto: “Except the Lord Builds the House They labour in Vain That Built It”
Enrolment 950
Staff: 79
Principal: Mrs. Linda Major

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