Discover our vision, mission, and rich history
To become an inclusive, learner-centered educational institution with facilities which socio-economically and technologically empower students and encourages them to pursue their chosen pathways, interests and aspirations.
To offer quality relevant and inclusive education; impart knowledge, skills and values on students in line with contemporary socio-economic and technological development and produce morally reliable citizen with Christian ethics.
A commitment to excellence in academic achievement and personal growth and development by both staff and students. We have high expectations of our students and ourselves.
Behavior, language and activities demonstrate a high regard for self and others.
We demonstrate individual and shared accountability for quality outcomes as well as demonstrating and promoting our core values in all aspects of school life.
We have high expectations for staff and student conduct, including honesty and trustworthiness in all activities.
We work in partnership with school and community stakeholders; and recognising and valuing their contributions.
We recognise the differing circumstances and needs of our students and dedicate ourselves to achieving the best possible outcomes for all.
Bishop Mtekateka Secondary School is one of the two schools under the Anglican Diocese of Lake Malawi offering secondary school education. It is located on the eastern branch off M5 road from Nkhotakota Boma crossroads along the road to St. Anne's hospital at Nkhotakota Lay Training Centre campus.
The school first opened its doors on 16th April, 2007, as a brain child of the Board of Management of Nkhotakota Lay Training center. Initially, the school was named Nkhotakota Lay secondary school and later changed to Bishop Mtekateka as a posthumous recognition of the first black bishop, Josiah Mtekateka, in the Anglican Church.
The board chairman, Reverend Francis Kaulanda, who is currently the Diocese's bishop, demonstrated resilience, tenacity, and focus. Center Executive Director Rev. Canon Emmanuel Makalande, the administrative assistant, the late Gloria Annie Jumali contributed to the institution's current appearance. Following Rev. Canon Makalande was Rev. Canon Takilima, who established guidelines for the efficient operation of the school and oversaw a number of developments.
Following his transfer to Lilongwe, Mr. Jesman Seva has been the school's director since 2013. The following five educators must be acknowledged when discussing the history of the school: Mr. J. Katuwa, the first deputy head teacher; Mr. A. Chilala, the former head of the language department, Mr. Matuwamba, Mr. Kalukusha, Mr. Mwamadi, and Mr. Nelson Banda, who gave selflessly and fervently of themselves to establish the solid foundations that the school stands upon today.
It was a scaring start since on the opening day only one student showed up for registration that is James Omex Zimba but this did not stop the management and teaching staff from striving forward. With minimal students' enrollment, it was apparent that sustaining teaching staff would be somewhat a challenge. In response to this, the Lay Training Centre Treasury brought the school to life by taking the burden of meeting teachers' remunerations.
The arrival of the Malawi Association for Christian Support (MACS) through Eileen Eggington obviously brought relief and hope to the school. MACS, which realized that infrastructure development was necessary and that it was more urgent in 2009, donated a classroom block. The success of building this classroom impressed MACS, so much so that in 2010 they decided to support the school by constructing another classroom block.
Another contribution from MACS led to the building of an amazing school science laboratory. The construction of the laboratory had a significant impact on student performance on national exams, as evidenced by the 11 students from the school who achieved one of the best results in 2013 and were accepted into various public universities.
Overall, the progress of Bishop Mtekateka has been attributable to the school's impressive performance and strong staff continuity. A majority of the staff members have remained dedicated to the institution for the past decade.