The Marjorie Basden High School started its contribution to this country’s development as the Pierson High School on September 16, 1968.  In March 1990 in keeping with a government policy, to rename schools after prominent educators, the institution was renamed the Marjorie Basden High School.

Started by the Seventh Day Adventists, the school became the second secondary institution in the country.  In addition to the students of South Caicos, the institution's opening made it possible for more students from the Caicos Islands to receive their secondary education.

The school’s original home was the Benevolent Hall, but its growing student population led to its relocation to the Old School House in 1972 and then to its current location at Old Airport Road in 1974.

Movement and development went hand in hand and as the school’s physical plant expanded, the number of teachers and their nationalities increased, administrators changed, and the number of subjects offered also increased.  Then in September 1978, the Government of the TCI took over responsibility for the management of the school.

The institution saw its first graduation in 1971 with just five students, through the commitment, and dedication of a long list of teachers, and ably led by 9 Principals [James Wesley, Ralston Rose, Allan Knight, Branford Gayle, Dr. Carlton Mills, Van Hitchner, Louise Garland Thomas, David Bowen and Rodney Cox] and their Vice Principals have and continue to build an enviable history and legacy.

The institution's contribution to national development is clearly defined, its graduates have and continue to hold prominent positions in every sphere of economic activity in this country.

 

To contribute to national development in the Turks and Caicos Islands and build national pride and patriotism by providing an enabling environment for teaching and learning to produce optimally rounded individuals who can function effectively in a society with a commitment to excellence and respect for cultural diversity, gender, equality, personal independence and social responsibility.