Discover Ghana’s top-performing senior high schools and what makes them exceptional in academics, discipline, and national influence.
Ghana’s education system continues to shape future leaders, and Senior High Schools (SHS) are a key part of that journey. Every year, certain schools distinguish themselves through stellar academic results, innovation, and outstanding performances in competitions like the National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ).
Below is a curated list of the Top 10 Best SHS in Ghana for 2024, based on performance, reputation, discipline, and national impact.
🥇 1. Presbyterian Boys’ Secondary School (PRESEC), Legon
- Location: Legon, Accra
- Motto: “In Lumine Tuo Videbimus Lumen” (In Thy Light, We Shall See Light)
- Highlights: 7-time NSMQ Champions, consistent WASSCE excellence, top STEM hub.
🥈 2. Prempeh College
- Location: Kumasi, Ashanti Region
- Motto: “Suban Ne Nimdeɛ” (Character and Knowledge)
- Highlights: Multiple-time NSMQ winners, tech and robotics champions, strong discipline culture.
🥉 3. Adisadel College
- Location: Cape Coast, Central Region
- Motto: “Vel Primus Vel Cum Primis” (Either the First or With the First)
- Highlights: A top all-boys school with a legacy in academics, sports, and ethics.
4. Mfantsipim School
- Location: Cape Coast
- Motto: “Dwen Hwe Kan” (Think and Look Ahead)
- Highlights: Ghana’s oldest SHS; strong academic traditions and leadership training.
5. Opoku Ware School (OWASS)
- Location: Kumasi
- Motto: “Deus Lux Scientiae” (God is the Light of Knowledge)
- Highlights: Balanced in sciences, arts, and leadership. Outstanding alumni record.
6. Keta Senior High Technical School (KETASCO)
- Location: Keta, Volta Region
- Highlights: Fast-rising academic star, famous for NSMQ 2021 finals appearance and innovation.
7. St. Peter’s Senior High School
- Location: Nkwatia, Eastern Region
- Highlights: Catholic mission school with strong discipline and STEM results.
8. St. Augustine’s College
- Location: Cape Coast
- Highlights: NSMQ champions, Catholic training, holistic student development.
9. Accra Academy
- Location: Kaneshie, Accra
- Highlights: Excellent track record in WASSCE, sports, and entrepreneurship alumni.
10. Wesley Girls’ High School
- Location: Cape Coast
- Highlights: Ghana’s top all-girls school; famed for discipline, class, and national recognition.
💡 What Makes a School the Best?
Top schools in Ghana stand out for:
- Academic performance in WASSCE and NSMQ
- Discipline and moral training
- Teacher-student engagement
- Modern facilities and learning environment
- Strong alumni network and reputation