Category A schools in Ghana are considered the top senior high schools and few schools move up into this category each year. WASSCE academic performance, school achievements, infrastructure, population, and facilities are among the major ranking criteria used by the Computerized School Selection and Placement System (CSSPS) and the Ghana Education Service (GES) to rank Senior High Schools in Ghana.
Junior high school graduates and parents desire their children to enter Ghana’s top senior high schools. If you’re reading this, I’m guessing you’re looking for a senior high school that’s right for you.
Keep in mind that prospective candidates for senior high schools in Ghana would have to choose from seven different categories of senior high schools: category A, B, C, D, E, F, and G.
Many candidates desire to attend government or public senior high schools, which are classified as A, B, C, and D. Private Senior High/ Technical Vocational Institutions are included in Categories F and G, while public Technical/ Vocational Institutions are listed in Category E.
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The following is also important to remember:
- A candidate must select five (5) schools (1st to 5th choice).
- In each school of choice, a candidate must choose programs and accommodation (Day/Boarding).
- In order of preference, a candidate must list options 1 through 4.
- A candidate’s 5th fifth option must be a category D compulsory day school in a catchment region. This implies that compulsory day school choice is now restricted to candidates’ 5th choice.
- A candidate may choose four (4) schools from category C and one (1) from category D schools.
- A candidate may choose no more than two (2) schools from category B schools.
- A candidate may choose no more than one (1) school from category A schools.
- If a candidate wishes to pursue solely technical programs that candidate may select all 1st to 4th schools from category E and must still select the 5th choice from category D schools.
- A candidate must arrange your selected schools in order of preference.
Table of Contents
1. List of Category A Schools in Ashanti Region
The list will be organized into regions in Ghana. Starting from the Ashanti Region. The following is a detailed list of Category A Schools in Ghana’s Ashanti Region. The exact location and gender are included.
| School Name | Location | Gender |
| St. Louis Senior High, Kumasi | Oduom-Kumasi | Girls |
| Kumasi High School | Gyinyase-Kumasi | Boys |
| Opoku Ware Senior High | Santasi-Kumasi | Boys |
| Prempeh College | Sofoline-Kumasi | Boys |
| T. I. Ahmadiyya Senior High , Kumasi | Kumasi – Stadium | Mixed |
| Yaa Asantewaa Girls Senior High . | Tanoso-Kumasi | Girls |
| Kumasi Tech. Inst. | Kumasi | Mixed |
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2. List of Category A Schools in Ahafo Region
In Ghana’s Ahafo Region, there are only 2 public Category A schools (SHS).
| School Name | Location | Gender |
| OLA Girls Senior High, Kenyasi | Kenyasi | Girls |
| Serwaa Kesse Girls Senior High | Duayaw Nkwanta | Girls |
3. List of Category A Schools in Bono Region
In Ghana’s Bono Region, there are only 6 public Category A schools (SHS).
| School Name | Location | Gender |
| Berekum Presby Senior High | Berekum | Mixed |
| St. Ann’s Girls Senior High, Sampa | Sampa | Girls |
| Our Lady of Providence Senior High | Kwasi Buokrom | Girls |
| St. James Sem & Senior High, Abesim | Abesim | Boys |
| Sunyani Senior High | Sunyani | Mixed |
| Notre Dame Girls Senior High, Sunyani | Sunyani | Girls |
4. List of Category A Schools in Bono East Region
Only one school is found in Ghana’s Bono East Region.
| School Name Nkoranza Tech Inst. | Location Nkoranza | Gender Mixed |
5. List of Category A Schools in Central Region
Eight category A schools are available in the Central Region of Ghana.
| School Name | Location | Gender |
| Adisadel College | Cape Coast | Boys |
| Holy Child School, Cape Coast | Cape Coast | Girls |
| Mfantsipim School | Cape Coast | Boys |
| St. Augustine’s College, Cape Coast | Cape Coast | Boys |
| Wesley Girls Senior High, Cape Coast | Cape Coast | Girls |
| Mfantsiman Girls Senior High | Saltpond | Girls |
| Cape Coast Tech. Inst. | Cape Coast | Mixed |
| Asuansi Tech. Inst. | Asuansi | Mixed |
6. List of Category A Schools in Eastern Region
In Ghana’s Eastern Region, there are 12 public Category A schools (SHS).
| School Name | Location | Gender |
| Okuapeman Senior High | Akropong | Mixed |
| Aburi Girls Senior High | Aburi | Girls |
| St. Rose’s Senior High, Akwatia | Akwatia | Girls |
| Ofori Panin Senior High | Kukurantumi | Mixed |
| St. Peter’s Senior High, Nkwatia | Nkwatia | Boys |
| Krobo Girls Senior High | Odumase | Girls |
| Ghana Senior High, Koforidua | Koforidua | Mixed |
| Koforidua Senior High/Tech | Koforidua | Mixed |
| Pope John Snr. High & Min. Sem., Koforidua | Koforidua | Boys |
| Koforidua Tech. Inst. | Koforidua | Mixed |
| Akwatia Tech. Inst. | Akwatia | Mixed |
| St. Paul’s Tech. Inst. | Kukurantumi | Mixed |
7. List of Category A Schools in Greater Accra Region
In Ghana’s Greater Accra Region, there are 10 public Category A schools (SHS).
| School Name | Location | Mixed |
| Accra Academy | Kaneshie | Boys |
| Accra Girls Senior High . | Mamobi | Girls |
| Achimota Senior High | Achimota | Mixed |
| St. Mary’s Senior High, Korle Gonno | Korle Gonno | Girls |
| St. Thomas Aquinas Senior High, Cantoments | Cantonments | Boys |
| Presby Boys Senior High, Legon | Legon | Boys |
| Tema Senior High | Tema Comm 5 | Mixed |
| Accra Tech. Trg. Centre | Kokomlemle | Mixed |
| Tema Tech. Inst. | Tema | Mixed |
| Ada Tech. Inst. | Ada | Mixed |
8. List of Category A Schools in Northern Region
Five category A schools are available in the Northern Region of Ghana.
| School Name | Location | Mixed |
| Tamale Senior High . | Tamale | Mixed |
| St. Charles Senior High, Tamale | Tamale | Boys |
| Tamale Girls Senior High | Tamale | Girls |
| Ghana Senior High, Tamale | Tamale | Mixed |
| Dabokpa Voc/Tech. Inst. | Tamale | Mixed |
9. List of Category A Schools in Upper East Region
Six category A schools are available in the Upper East Region of Ghana.
| School Name | Location | Gender |
| Bolga Girls Senior High | Zaare-Bolgatanga | Girls |
| Navrongo Senior High | Janania-Navrongo | Mixed |
| Notre Dame Sem/ Senior High, Navrongo | Navrongo | Boys |
| Bolgatanga Senior High | Bolgatanga | Mixed |
| Bawku Tech. Inst. | Bawku | Mixed |
| Bolga Tech. Inst. | Bolgatanga | Mixed |
10. List of Category A Schools in Upper West Region
Four category A schools are available in the Upper East Region of Ghana.
| School Name | Location | Mixed |
| St. Francis Girls Senior High, Jirapa | Jirapa | Girls |
| Lawra Senior High | Lawra | Mixed |
| Nandom Senior High | Nandom | Boys |
| Wa Tech. Inst. | Wa | Mixed |
11. List of Category A Schools in Volta Region
In Ghana’s Volta Region, there are five public Category A schools (SHS).
| School Name | Location | Mixed |
| Mawuli School, Ho | Ho | Mixed |
| OLA Girls Senior High, Ho | Ho | Girls |
| Bishop Herman College | Kpando | Boys |
| Anlo Tech. Inst. | Anloga | Mixed |
| Kpando Tech. Inst. | Kpando | Mixed |
12. List of Category A Schools in Western Region
In Ghana’s Western Region, there are seven public Category A schools (SHS).
| School Name | Location | Gender |
| Archbishop Porter Girls Snr.High | Sekondi | Girls |
| Ghana Senior High/Tech | Takoradi | Boys |
| Sekondi College | Sekondi | Mixed |
| St. John’s Senior High, Sekondi | Sekondi | Boys |
| Fijai Senior High | Sekondi | Mixed |
| Takoradi Tech. Inst. | Takoradi | Mixed |
| Kikam Tech. Inst. | Kikam | Mixed |
It’s your turn…
There you have it, the current compiled category A senior high schools by GES. Parents and prospective senior high school students, I hope this article serves you well. Any thoughts? Let us know in the comment section.
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