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History

The school welcomed its first students in 1996. Following that, more blocks were added and by the end of 1997, the school became a complex with a ground area of . It was converted into a Form Six school in 2002. In January 2006, consequent to a policy decision of the government, the school again started admitting pupils in Form 1. End of year 2007, the school became a National College and changed its name from Sir Abdool Raman Osman State Secondary School to Sir Abdool Raman Osman State College.

Infrastructural and sport facilities

* Laboratories: Physics (3), Chemistry (3), Biology (3) * Audio-Visual Room (0) * Computer Rooms (3) * Library (1) * DC/DT Workshops (2) * Basketball Grounds (1) * Art Rooms (2) * Volleyball/Badminton Courts (2) * Gymnasium/Multipurpose Hall (1) * Table Tennis Course (0) * Lecture Theatre (1) * Football Ground

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External links

Official Facebook page

Official School page on the Republic of Mauritius government portal
{{Mauritius State Secondary Schools Secondary schools in Mauritius Vacoas-Phoenix Educational institutions established in 1996 1996 establishments in Mauritius Boys' schools in Mauritius

History

Infrastructural and sport facilities

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