What is a Category A School?
The best senior high schools in Ghana are some of the Category A schools. They have the best facilities for learning and teaching and are widely and evenly dispersed around the country. An article on the Greater Accra Region’s Category B schools was just published on Yen.com.gh.
Admission Requirement For Category A Schools
For Ghana’s Category A Schools, the following are normally necessary for admission:
- Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) Results: Candidates must typically have completed the BECE with passing grades. A nationwide test called the BECE is given in Ghana at the conclusion of Junior High School (JHS).
- Selection of Schools: Usually, when registering for BECE, students choose their favorite SHS. They might be assigned to one of their preferred schools, depending on their performance and the openings.
- Aggregate Score: Based on how well they succeed in the BECE subjects, students are given an overall score. Placement in SHS is frequently determined using this overall score. The precise aggregate needed can change from one school to the next.
- Placement: Admission is often granted to students who achieve the required aggregate score cutoff for a particular school. The Ghana Education Service (GES) oversees this procedure using the Computerized School Selection and Placement System (CSSPS).
- School-Specific Requirements: Certain schools could have particular standards or prerequisites for admittance. They could feature accomplishments in particular subjects, particular cutoff aggregates, or other elements.
- Residential Status: Students who live in their catchment areas are given precedence at some schools. This might have an impact on how students from outside those regions are admitted.
- Application Process: There may be an additional application process after the BECE, depending on the school and the admissions policy in force. This can entail supplying more paperwork, completing forms, and sometimes attending an interview.
List Of The Category A Schools In Ghana
List of Category A Schools in Ahafo Region
| Schools | Location | Gender | Residence |
| Nkoranza Tech Institute | Nkoranza | Mixed | Day/Boarding |
| Serwaa Kesse Girls Senior High | Duayaw Nkwata | Girls | Day/Boarding |
| OLA Girls Senior High, Kenyasi | Kenyasi | Girls | Day/Boarding |
List of Category A Schools in Ashanti Region
| School | Location | Gender | Residence |
| Tech Institute | Nkoranza | Mixed | Day/Boarding |
| Kumasi Senior High | Kumasi | Mixed | Day/Boarding |
| Opoku Ware Senior High | Mankessim, Kumasi | Boys | Day/Boarding |
| Prempeh College | Western By-Pass, Kumasi | Boys | Day/Boarding |
| St. Louis Senior High | Kumasi | Girls | Day/Boarding |
| T. I. Ahmadiyya Senior High | Staduim, Kumasi | Mixed | Day/Boarding |
| Yaa Asantewaa Girls Senior High | Kumasi | Girls | Day/Boarding |
List of Category A Schools in Bono Region
| School | Location | Gender | Residence |
| St. James Seminary and Senior High | Abesim | Boys | Day/Boarding |
| Our Lady of Providence Senior High | Kwasi Buokrom | Girls | Day/Boarding |
| Notre Dame Girls Senior High | Sunyani | Girls | Day/Boarding |
| St. Ann’s Girls Senior High | Sampa | Girls | Day/Boarding |
| Sunyani Senior High | Sunyani | Mixed | Day/Boarding |
| Berekum Presby Senior High | Berekum | Mixed | Day/Boarding |
List of Category A Schools in Central Region
| Schools | Location | Gender | Residence |
| St. Augustine’s College | Cape Coast | Boys | Day/Boarding |
| Wesley Girls Senior High | Cape Coast | Girls | Day/Boarding |
| Holy Child School | Cape Coast | Girls | Day/Boarding |
| Mfantsiman Girls Senior High | Saltpone | Girls | Day/Boarding |
| Mfantsipim School | Cape Coast | Boys | Day/Boarding |
| Adisadel College | Cape Coast | Boys | Day/Boarding |
List of Category A Schools in Eastern Region
| Schools | Location | Gender | Residence |
| Aburi Girls Senior High | Aburi | Girls | Day/Boarding |
| Ofori Panin Senior High | Kukurantumi | Mixed | Day/Boarding |
| Okuapeman Senior High | Akropong | Mixed | Day/Boarding |
| Ghana Senior High, Koforidua | Koforidua | Mixed | Day/Boarding |
| Koforidua Senior High Technical | Koforidua | Mixed | Day/Boarding |
| Koforidua Technical Institute | Koforidua | Mixed | Day/Boarding |
| Krobo Girls Senior High | Odumase | Girls | Day/Boarding |
| St. Paul’s Technical Institute | Kukurantumi | Mixed | Day/Boarding |
| St. Peter’s Senior High | Nkwatia | Boys | Day/Boarding |
| St. Rose’s Senior High | Akwatia | Girls | Day/Boarding |
| Akwatia Technical Institute | Akwatia | Mixed | Day/Boarding |
| Pope John Senior High and Minor Seminary | Koforidua | Boys | Day/Boarding |
List of Category A Schools in Greater Accra Region
| School | Location | Gender | Residence |
| Accra Academy | Kaneshie | Boys | Day/Boarding |
| Accra Girls Senior High | Mamobi | Girls | Day/Boarding |
| Achimota Senior High | Achimota | Mixed | Day/Boarding |
| Accra Technical Training Centre | Kokomlemle – Circle | Girls | Day/Boarding |
| Presby Boys Senior High | Legon | Boys | Day/Boarding |
| St. Mary’s Senior High | Korle Gonno | Girls | Day/Boarding |
| St. Thomas Aquinas Senior High | Cantoments | Boys | Day/Boarding |
| Tema Senior High | Tema Community 5 | Mixed | Day/Boarding |
List of Category A Schools in Northern Region
| Schools | Location | Gender | Residence |
| St. Charles Senior High | Tamale | Boys | Boys/Boarding |
| Tamale Girls Senior High | Tamale | Girls | Boys/Boarding |
| Tamale Senior High | Tamale | Mixed | Boys/Boarding |
| Ghana Senior High | Tamale | Mixed | Boys/Boarding |
List of Category A Schools in Volta Region
| School | Location | Gender | Residence |
| Mawuli School | Ho | Mixed | Day/Boarding |
| OLA Girls Senior High | Ho | Girls | Day/Boarding |
| Keta Senior High Technical | Keta | Mixed | Day/Boarding |
| Bishop Herman College | Kpando | Boys | Day/Boarding |
List of Category A Schools in Western Region
| School | Location | Gender | Residence |
| Archbishop Porter Girls Senior High | Sekondi | Girls | Day/Boarding |
| St. John’s Senior High | Sekondi | Boys | Day/Boarding |
| Sekondi College | Sekondi | Mixed | Day/Boarding |
| Takoradi Technical Institute | Takoradi | Mixed | Day/Boarding |
| Kikam Technical Institute | Kikam | Mixed | Day/Boarding |
| Fijai Senior High | Sekondi | Mixed | Day/Boarding |
| Ghana Senior High Technical | Takoradi | Boys | Day/Boarding |
Frequently Asked Questions About Category A Schools In Ghana
What makes a school a Category A?
Public technical/ vocational institutions fall under Category E, while private Senior High Schools and technical/ vocational institutions fall under Categories F and G, respectively. Category A schools in Ghana boast excellent academic performances, sufficient learning facilities, and a higher student population.
Which are the SHS in Category A?
Category A or First Class Senior High Schools
| Name | Gender | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Tamale Girls Senior High read more | Girls | Tamale |
| Tamale Senior High read more | Mixed | Tamale |
| Tema Senior High read more | Mixed | Tema Community 5 |
| Tema Technical Institute | Mixed | Tema in GREATER ACCRA Region |
What are the Category A schools in the western region?
GREATER ACCRA REGION
- Accra Academy. The Accra Academy was the first private academy to be established in the Gold Coast, present-day Ghana. …
- Accra Girls’ Senior High School. …
- Achimota School. …
- St. …
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- Presbyterian Boys’ Secondary School (PRESEC) …
- Tema Senior High School.
Which technical schools are in Category A?
Category A technical schools in Ghana in 2023
| Institution | Location/ Region | Gender |
|---|---|---|
| Koforidua Technical Institute | Eastern | Mixed |
| Kpando Technical Institute | Volta | Mixed |
| Kumasi Technical Institute | Ashanti | Mixed |
| Nkoranza Technical Institute | Bono East | Mixed |
Is Aburi Girls Category A school?
Category A or First Class Senior High Schools
| Name | Gender | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Aburi Girls Senior High read more | Girls | Aburi |
| Accra Academy read more | Boys | Kaneshie |
| Accra Girls Senior High read more | Girls | Mamobi |
| Accra Technical Training Centre read more | Mixed | Kokomlemle – Circle |
How many Category A schools do we have in Ghana?
According to the Education Minister, Ghana has 1,200 senior high schools. Only 54 of these institutions are category ‘A’ schools. Wednesday morning, he made this statement during an interview with Kwame Appiah Kubi on Kessben Maakye on Kessben TV. Krobo Senior High School for Girls.
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