Dansol is a well-regarded mid-market secondary school in Ikeja with consistent WAEC pass rates in the 90%+ range. Nigerian curriculum, day-only. Popular among Ikeja professional families who want strong academics without the Grange or Chrisland fee level.
Fee breakdown
Tuition range
₦1.2M–2.2M
/yr · 2025/2026
Estimated first-year total
₦2.2M
tuition + extras
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Lagos.Cool Editorial
2 May 2026 · 2 min read
About this school — Dansol High School
Dansol High School is one of the Ikeja mid-market secondary schools that has quietly built a strong WAEC track record without pursuing international-school branding. Founded 1998, Dansol focused from inception on the specific niche of Nigerian-curriculum excellence at a fee tier below Grange or Chrisland Ikeja. That focus shows in outcomes: WAEC pass rates consistently at 90%+ credit-pass in core subjects, with sciences and mathematics traditionally the top of the subject table. Nigerian curriculum only — no IGCSE, no A-Level. Day-only. Christian-affiliated (non-denominational) with morning devotion but the culture is more academic than religious. What Dansol competes on is the specific value equation: strong WAEC preparation at 40-50% lower fees than the Ikeja international-tier alternatives, in a location (Ikeja) that serves the same catchment. Roll of ~800 across primary and secondary keeps class sizes at 25-30 — larger than boutique alternatives, small enough for individualised attention. What Dansol does not offer is international-university preparation, IGCSE certification, or the aspirational-brand visibility of Chrisland.
Dansol was founded 1998 as one of the Ikeja mid-market secondary schools focused explicitly on Nigerian curriculum excellence at a fee tier below Grange or Chrisland Ikeja. Twenty-seven years on, that focused positioning has produced consistent WAEC results at 90%+ credit-pass in core subjects, with sciences and mathematics traditionally the top of the subject table. Nigerian curriculum only — no IGCSE, no A-Level, no international pathway. Christian-affiliated (non-denominational) with morning devotion but the culture is more academic than religious. What Dansol competes on is the specific value equation: strong WAEC preparation at 40-50% lower fees than the Ikeja international-tier alternatives, in a location (Ikeja) that serves the same catchment. Roll of ~800 across primary and secondary keeps class sizes at 25-30. Alumni move into UNILAG, LASU, and Nigerian private universities.
Strengths & trade-offs
✓ Strengths
✓Consistent 90%+ WAEC credit-pass in core subjects
✓Nigerian curriculum focused (no IGCSE distraction)
✓3-acre Ikeja campus with 25m pool
✓800 pupils gives broad peer network
✓Christian-affiliated but less strict
✓40-50% cheaper than Grange or Chrisland
✗ Trade-offs
✗Nigerian curriculum only — no international pathway
✗No boarding
✗No A-Level
✗Class sizes 25-30
✗Less brand visibility than Chrisland Ikeja
Facilities & campus
●3-acre Ikeja campus
●4 science laboratories
●300-seat assembly hall
●Chapel
●25m swimming pool
●Football pitch
●Basketball courts
●Netball court
●9,000-volume library
●Grid + 100KVA generator + partial solar
Curriculum & exam pathway
Accreditations
• WAEC
• Federal Ministry of Education
University destinations
UNILAGLASUCovenantBabcockBowenManchesterWarwickCanadian universitiesNigerian State universities
Admission process
JS1 entry via school entrance examination held March, June, and September. Examination covers English, Mathematics, and Verbal Reasoning at end-of-primary level plus a short written composition. Application fee ₦25,000, non-refundable. Sibling priority applies — approximately 30% of any Year 7 intake is siblings. Common Entrance results considered supplementarily. SS1 transfer entry welcome for pupils with satisfactory JS3 results seeking Dansol's stronger WAEC preparation. Christian family priority within the academic-merit ranking; non-Christian pupils accommodated. Interview with senior staff for all shortlisted candidates.
JS1 entrance examination held March, June, and September. Application fee ₦25,000. Sibling priority applies. Common Entrance results considered supplementarily. SS1 transfer entry welcome for pupils with satisfactory JS3 results seeking Dansol's stronger WAEC preparation. Christian family priority; non-Christian pupils accommodated.
Extracurriculars
FootballBasketballSwimmingNetballAthleticsTable tennisMusic ensembleDramaDebateCRS society
Tuition is only part of the bill. Here's what families actually pay:
School bus₦200,000–₦450,000/yr
Uniform₦40,000–₦80,000
Books + WAEC entries₦50,000–₦140,000/yr
Lunch₦150,000–₦250,000/yr
ECAs and trips₦30,000–₦100,000/yr
Campus & facilities
The Ikeja campus sits on 3 acres and has been progressively developed since 1998. Facilities include a three-storey academic block covering primary and secondary, four science laboratories (physics, chemistry, biology in dedicated rooms plus an integrated science lab), a 300-seat assembly hall used for community assemblies and end-of-year prize-giving, a chapel used for morning devotion, a 25m swimming pool (added 2008), sports facilities (a full football pitch, basketball courts, netball court), a library (~9,000 volumes), a computer laboratory, an art studio, and a music room. Power on grid + 100KVA generator + partial solar (installed 2021). Water from LSWC pipe with onsite borehole backup. Day-only.
The Ikeja campus sits on 3 acres and has been progressively developed since 1998. Facilities include a three-storey academic block covering primary and secondary, four science laboratories, a 300-seat assembly hall, a chapel used for morning devotion, a 25m swimming pool (added 2008), sports facilities (a full football pitch, basketball courts, netball court), a library, a computer laboratory, an art studio, and a music room. Power on grid + 100KVA generator + partial solar (installed 2021). Water from LSWC pipe with onsite borehole backup.
90%+ credit-pass typical in core subjects. Sciences and mathematics traditionally strongest.
Grange is British curriculum with A-Level option. Dansol is Nigerian curriculum with WAEC only. Dansol fees are roughly 40-50% lower. Choice depends on university destination — UK-bound families lean Grange; Nigerian-university-bound lean Dansol.
Christian-affiliated with morning assembly. Non-Christian pupils accommodated. The academic culture is stronger than the religious ethos.
~800 pupils across JS1-SS3. Class sizes 25-30 typical.
Predominantly UNILAG, LASU, Covenant, Babcock. Growing numbers into Canadian universities via scholarship.