Augustinian Order · Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Faith.
Knowledge.
Service.

A Catholic secondary school rooted in Augustinian values — forming young men and women of faith, intellect, and character in the heart of Dar es Salaam.

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O
Level · Form I–IV
A
Level · Form V–VI
1977
Augustinian Mission Est.
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Catholic Formation
Our heart is restless until it rests in You
— St. Augustine of Hippo
About St. Augustine

Rooted in
faith &
learning.

St. Augustine Tagaste Secondary School is run by the Augustinian Order (O.S.A.) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. We provide a rigorous Catholic education that honours the whole person — academically, spiritually, and socially — preparing graduates who lead with conscience and serve with purpose.

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Faith
Spiritual formation in the Augustinian tradition, nurturing a lifelong relationship with God and conscience.
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Knowledge
Academic excellence across O-Level and A-Level, preparing students for national examinations and beyond.
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Community
A brotherhood and sisterhood built on mutual respect, care for one another, and shared purpose.
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Service
Graduates who give back — to their families, their communities, and the nation of Tanzania.
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Tagaste
Dar Es
Salaam
Academic Programmes

8 Pathways.
One School.

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O-Level Form I–IV
A strong foundation in core subjects leading to the NECTA O-Level national certificate.
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A-Level Science
Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics for students targeting medicine, engineering and sciences.
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A-Level Arts
History, Geography, Kiswahili and English — building critical thinkers and communicators.
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A-Level Business
Economics, Commerce and Accounts — equipping future entrepreneurs and business leaders.
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Languages & Humanities
Excellence in English and Kiswahili, with a strong grounding in history, literature and civic values.
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Spiritual Formation
Chapel, Mass, retreats and Augustinian catechesis forming students of deep faith and moral character.
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Sports & Athletics
Football, athletics and team sports fostering discipline, health and the spirit of fair play.
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NECTA Preparation
Structured exam preparation for both O-Level and A-Level national examinations.
Why St. Augustine

Six pillars.
One vision.

1977
Augustinian Heritage
Rooted in a mission that began in Tanzania in 1977, the Augustinian Order brings decades of faithful, purposeful education to Dar es Salaam.
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Catholic Education
A faith-based education that forms the whole person — spiritually, intellectually, and socially — grounded in Catholic values.
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O & A-Level Tracks
Both O-Level (Form I–IV) and A-Level (Form V–VI) with Science, Arts, and Business streams — one school, many futures.
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Dedicated Faculty
Experienced, committed teachers who know their students by name and invest personally in each learner's growth.
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Pastoral Care
Every student is seen, supported, and accompanied — through school health services, mentorship and Augustinian pastoral care.
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Full Campus Life
Dining, health services, sports, spiritual life and community — a complete, structured environment for learning and growth.
Student Life

Life at
St. Augustine.

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Spiritual Formation
Daily prayer, weekly Mass, annual retreats and Augustinian catechesis are woven into school life. Faith is not an add-on — it is the foundation of everything we do.
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How We Teach

Structured.
Personal.
Effective.

Our approach combines the rigour of the national curriculum with the warmth of Augustinian pastoral accompaniment — so every student is academically prepared and personally supported.

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National Curriculum
Full alignment with Tanzania's NECTA O-Level and A-Level syllabi, ensuring students are prepared for national examinations.
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Focused Class Sizes
Manageable class sizes allow teachers to give each student genuine attention, ensuring no learner is overlooked.
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Pastoral Mentorship
Every student is guided by class teachers and Augustinian mentors who accompany them in both academics and personal growth.
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Holistic Assessment
We assess the whole student — academic performance, character, community contribution and spiritual development.

Prepare.
Excel.
Serve.

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Our People

Dedicated to
every student's
growth.

Faculty
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School Leadership
Augustinian Fathers O.S.A.
The Augustinian priests who lead our school community bring decades of experience in Catholic education, missionary life, and pastoral care across Tanzania.
Faculty
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Academic Staff
Teaching Faculty
Our qualified and experienced teachers deliver the O-Level and A-Level curriculum with rigour, patience, and a genuine commitment to student success.
Faculty
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Student Services
Support Team
From health services and dining to pastoral care and boarding, our support staff ensure every student's day-to-day wellbeing is in safe, caring hands.
Community Voices

Real students.
Real journeys.

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St. Augustine gave me more than an academic certificate — it gave me values, discipline, and a vision for my future that I carry with me every day.

Former StudentForm VI Graduate, Dar es Salaam
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The teachers here don't just deliver lessons — they mentor students, know them personally, and invest in them as human beings. That is rare and valuable.

ParentFamily of Form III Student
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The combination of academic rigour and genuine spiritual formation at St. Augustine is what sets this school apart. They are building citizens of conscience.

Community MemberDar es Salaam, Tanzania
Get in Touch

We're here
for your
family.

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Phone
+255 759 168 003
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Postal Address
P.O. Box 31644, Dar es Salaam
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Location
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
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