Top Best Senior High Schools In Ghana – 20 Best SHS In 2026

A well-balanced ranking of the top best senior high schools in Ghana is based on: WASSCE performance consistency, NSMQ competitiveness, infrastructure quality (labs, ICT centers, boarding, libraries, sports facilities), institutional stability & alumni support and national reputation.

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The 20 Best Senior High Schools In Ghana

Below are the 20 best senior high schools (SHS) in Ghana:

1. Presbytarian Boys’ Senior High – PRESEC LEGON

Founded: February 1, 1938 by the Presbyterian Church of Ghana.
Location: Legon, Accra, Ghana.
Motto: “In Lumine Tuo Videbimus Lumen” (“In Thy Light We Shall See Light”).
Gender: Boys
Type: Public School
Category: A

NB: Students are known as PRESECANS. Alumni are called “Ɔdadeɛ” (derived from the baobab tree symbolizing strength, knowledge, and resilience).

PRESEC – Academic Performance & WASSCE Results

With respect to high academic performance, Presbyterian Boys’ Senior High School is one of predominant names in West Africa.

In the 2025 WAEC report, 47 PRESEC students were noted to have scored straight 8A’s in the 2024 West African Senior School Certificate Examination, an outstanding performance that caught the nation’s attention. These students received a brand‑new laptop each at the 87th Speech and Prize‑Giving Day (Nov 29, 2025). The awards were presented by Hon. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, Ghana’s Minister for Foreign Affairs and a distinguished alumnus.
In addition, a PRESEC graduate from the 2024 cohort, Benedict Ofori Debrah, won third place in the WAEC International Excellence Awards, competing against top candidates from across West Africa (2025 awards).

PRESEC – Competitive Academic Achievements (NSMQ & Others)

PRESEC is the most successful school in NSMQ history, with 8 overall wins (up to 2023).
Moreover, in the 2025 NSMQ competition, PRESEC scored 55 points in early rounds, earning the Pepsodent Highest Scorer Award.
Furthermore, the Energy Commission’s Renewable Energy Competition was won by PRESEC on 7 October 2025.

PRESEC – Infrastructure & Campus Environment

PRESEC is known for solid physical and academic facilities which includes:

Well‑equipped science laboratories (Physics, Chemistry, Biology)
ICT labs for computing and digital learning
Large library facilities for research and reading
Multiple boarding houses with accommodation for students
Dining halls and social spaces with infrastructure maintained through alumni contributions
Sports fields and indoor activity spaces for athletics

PRESEC National Reputation & Alumni

Some notable Alumni of Presbyterian Boys Senior High School include:

Christian Tetteh Yohunu – Inspector General of Police
Lucy Quist – first Ghanaian woman to become the CEO of a multinational telecommunications company in Ghana
Patricia Obo-Nai – CEO of Vodafone Ghana
Bryan Acheampong – Member of Parliament for Abetifi
Bernard Okoe-Boye – Member of Parliament – Ledzokuku Constituency in the Greater Accra Region
Aaron Mike Oquaye – Speaker of the 7th Parliament of the 4th Republic (2017–2021)

NB: There are many notable Alumni of PRESEC.

2. Prempeh College

Founded: 1949
Location: Kumasi, Ashanti Region, Ghana
Motto: Suban ne Nimdeε – Character and Integrity
Gender: All‑boys public boarding schoo
Type: Public School
Nickname: Amanfuo (from Amanfour — meaning “noble/royal people”)
Category: A

Prempeh College – Academic Performance

Prempeh College has always been one of Ghana’s top performing senior schools. From winning debates to world championship records.

In recent years (including 2025), over 100 students from Prempeh College achieved 8 straight A’s, indicating the high academic outcomes among their science, maths, and arts students.

Prempeh College offers diverse clubs and teams for students:

NSMQ Team
Robotics & Innovation Club
Debate Team
School Cadet Corps
Red Cross Society
Sports teams (e.g., athletics, soccer, basketball)
Media & communication clubs

Prempeh College – Competitive Academic Achievements (NSMQ & Others)

Prempeh College is one of Ghana’s most successful NSMQ schools, with 5 NSMQ titles and 2 runner‑up finishes across the competition’s history. During NSMQ 2025 quarter finals, they won awards including the GOIL Riddle Bonanza and Pepsodent Highest Scorer.

To add, Prempeh College has a strong robotics culture:

2016 Ashanti Regional Robotics Champions
Robofest Toyota Innovation Award Champions 2016
Robofest National Champions 2016
National Robotics Champions 2014, 20115
Regional Robotics Champions 2012, 2013
Achievement in Best Programming at the Robotics Inspired Science Education Competition 2011.
Prempeh College represented Ghana at the World Robotics Online Competition, where the school amassed a total of 22 trophies.
Moreover, Prempeh College was crowned the 2025 champions of Luv FM High Schools Debate

Prempeh College – Infrastructure & Campus Environment

Academic facilities include:

Well‑stocked classrooms and science laboratories.
Dedicated ICT and robotics labs, supporting the Robotics Club and related clubs.
Boarding and residential infrastructure include:
Dormitories for student accommodation
Staff bungalows for teachers

Recent alumni‑led improvements include:

A 2.5 km water distribution system, ensuring reliable water supply to dorms and staff quarters.
A new 3‑bedroom staff bungalow to improve teacher

Prempeh College National Reputation & Alumni

John Kufuor, former president of the Republic of Ghana
Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, MP for Manhyia South
Dr. Kwabena Duffuor, former Governor Bank of Ghana, Finance Minister, founder UniBank Ghana
Abednego Feehi Okoe Amartey, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Professional Studies
Prof. Kwadwo Asenso Okyere, former Vice Chancellor, University of Ghana, Legon

NB: There are many notable Alumni of Prempeh College.

3. Mfantsipim School

Founded: 3 April 1876, by the Methodist Church in Ghana – first secondary school in Ghana.
Location: Cape Coast, Central Region
Motto: Dwen Hwɛ Kan (“Think and look ahead”)
Gender: Boys
Type: Public School
Category: A
Nickname: Kwabotwe

Mfantsipim School – Academic Performance

In the 2025 WASSCE, many students from Mfantsipim achieved straight A results (e.g., Tijani, Mohamed, and Benjamin scored 8A’s).

Mfantsipim School – Competitive Academic Achievements (NSMQ & Others)

Mfantsipim School won the NSMQ back‑to‑back in 2024 and 2025. The school has now won 4 NSMQ titles as of 2025.

Beyond NSMQ, Mfantsipim School has won:

The National Investment Quiz’s Financial Impact Challenge (2025).
Sprite Basketball Championships (six‑time winners).

Mfantsipim School – Infrastructure & Campus Environment

Academic, boarding and lifestyle facilities of Mfantsipim School includes:

Classrooms structured for core disciplines (science, arts, technical, etc.).
Science laboratories supporting experimental learning.
Library and study spaces for research and academic reading.
Multiple boarding houses fostering community living.
Dining and social halls promoting interaction and balanced student life.
Chapels and religious centers reflecting the school’s Methodist heritage.
Sports fields and courts for football, basketball, hockey, and athletics.

Mfantsipim School National Reputation & Alumni

Mfantsipim School alumni include some of Ghana and Africa’s most influential figures:

Kofi Annan – Former Secretary‑General of the United Nations and Nobel Peace Prize laureate.
Kofi Abrefa Busia – Former Prime Minister of Ghana.
Alex Quaison‑Sackey – First black President of the UN General Assembly.
Paa Kwesi Amissah‑Arthur – Former Vice President of Ghana.
Ernest Addison – Governor of the Bank of Ghana.
Dr. Mohamed Ibn Chambas – Former President of ECOWAS and UN representative.

NB: There are many notable Alumni of Mfantsipim School.

4. Opoku Ware School (OWASS)

Founded: February 28, 1952 by the Roman Catholic in Ghana.
Location: Santasi, Kumasi, Ashanti Region, Ghana
Motto: Deus Lux Scientiae (“God is the Light of Knowledge”)
Type: Public
Category: A
Gender: Boys
Nickname: Akatakyie (meaning “conquering heroes”), & OWASS.

Opoku Ware School Academic Performance

The national WASSCE rankings which took place in 2023 showed that Opoku Ware has an average of 88.23% pass rate. This suggests consistently above‑average academic outputs as compared to many other senior high schools.

Opoku Ware School – Competitive Academic Achievements (NSMQ & Others)

In the 2025 NSMQ competition, Opoku Ware School dominated early rounds, scoring approximately 67 points to advance to quarter‑finals and then reaching the grand finale alongside Mfantsipim & St. Augustine’s. Opoku Ware School has won the NSMQ title twice, 2002 and 1997.
Opoku Ware Senior High School (OWASS) won the Global Innovative Award at the 2018 World Robotics Championship in Michigan, USA, beating top high schools from countries including Pakistan, India, China, Europe, and the United States.
Won the 2025 National Mathleticus Math Challenge (Senior category).

Opoku Ware School Infrastructure & Campus Environment

OWASS’s infrastructure includes:

Classrooms for studies
Science labs (Physics, Chemistry, Biology) supporting experimental and practical learning
Dormitories supporting an active boarding student community
Fields and courts for football, basketball, volleyball, and other activities.

Opoku Ware National Reputation & Alumni

Some notable alumni include:

James Kwesi Appiah – former head coach of the Black Stars’s, currently Sudan’s national team’s head-coach.
George Gyan‑Baffour — former Minister for Planning and Member of Parliament
John Kumah – Deputy Minister of Finance
Jacob Osei Yeboah – politician and public figure

NB: There are many notable Alumni of Opoku Ware School.

5. St. Peter’s SHS

Founded: 5 February 1957 by the Divine Word Missionaries (SVD)
Location: Nkwatia‑Kwahu, Eastern Region, Ghana.
Motto: Dignitati Hominum (“For the Dignity of Mankind”)
Type: Public
Category: A
Gender: Boys
Nickname: PERSCO

St. Peter’s SHS – Academic Performance

St. Peter’s has maintained strong WASSCE performance, often averaging around 87–88 % pass rates, placing it well above many schools nationally. Around 87 % of PERSCO graduates pass with university qualification levels.

St. Peters SHS – Competitive Academic Achievements (NSMQ & Others)

In the NSMQ 2025, St. Peter’s SHS won the Eastern Region Championship. Before that, they secured the Pepsodent Highest Scorer Award with 65 points in 2024. PERSCO holds 3 NSMQ titles, won in 2000, 2005, and 2018.
St. Peter’s SHS are two times champions of the National Cybersecurity Challenge (NCC). They won the competition in both 2024 and 2025.

St. Peters SHS – Infrastructure & Campus Environment

St. Peter’s SHS became the first public senior high school in Ghana to launch a robotics laboratory (2023). It is a leading school in STEM, robotics, and regional quiz competitions.
St. Peter’s made history as the first public SHS in Ghana to deploy an AI lab, equipped to support AI, robotics, and tech research, developed with partners including Intel, NEIP, and the Old Boys Association.
In 2025, PERSCO was recognized by the Ministry of Education for being the first to end the double-track system.
PERSCO has classrooms and lecture halls designed for structured learning.
PERSCO also has Science laboratories support physics, chemistry, and biology studies.
Boarding houses: Six named dormitory houses (e.g., St. Peter Claver, St. Martin de Porres) foster community living and mentorship among students.
Dining halls and sports grounds encourage social interaction and physical exercise.

St. Peters SHS – Opoku Ware National Reputation & Alumni

Some notable alumi are:

Selorm Adadevoh ( former CEO of MTN Ghana)
Osei Kyei Mensah Bonsu (former majority leader of parliament)
Ken Attafuah (former head of National Identification Authority)
Archibald Letsa (former Volta Regional Minister)
Kwaku Kwarteng (MP)
Prince Kofi Amoabeng (former CEO of UT Bank)
John Ofori-Tenkorang (former Director General of SSNIT)

NB: There are many notable Alumni of St. Peters SHS

6. Adisadel College (ADISCO)

Founded: 4 January 1910, by Rt. Rev. Nathaniel Temple Hamlyn of the Anglican Church.
Location: Cape Coast, Central Region, Ghana.
Motto: Vel Primus Vel Cum Primis (“Either the First or With the First”).
Type: Public
Category: A
Gender: Boys
Nickname: Santaclausians (Students & Alumni), ADISCO

Adisadel College – Academic Performance

Adisadel is regularly ranked among the top senior high schools in Ghana based on WAEC/WASSCE standards and was ranked best in Cape Coast in 2024 by YEN rankings.

Adisadel College – Competitive Academic Achievements (NSMQ & Others)

In NSMQ 2025, Adisadel College advanced to the One‑eighth Stage with 57 points and a strong showing against other schools. In 2025, their NSMQ team achieved a record 82 points in a single NSMQ contest, winning the Goil Riddle Bonanza and Pepsodent Highest Scorer Awards. ADISCO has 1 NSMQ title (2016), with four additional runner-up positions.
Again, ADISCO was the winner of the 2021 National Robotics Championship.
Moreover, ADISCO was crowned champions of the National Hockey Championship/Citizens International Inter-Schools (CIIS) Hockey fiesta for four consecutive years (2016–2019)

Adisadel College Infrastructure & Campus Environment

Commissioned state-of-the-art STEM laboratories in 2025 to advance science and technology education
Dormitories: 10 houses providing boarding accommodation.
Academic buildings: classrooms and lecture halls set in a scenic campus.
Language laboratory & ICT/computer lab supporting digital learning.
Library & lecture theatre for research and academic activities.
Gymnasium & sports stadium for athletics and events.
Infirmary & Chapel supporting health and spiritual life.

Adisadel College National Reputation & Alumni

Notable alumni include:

Kennedy Agyapong – Politician and businessman.
B.J. Da Rocha – Legal expert and politician.
Ernest Bediako Sampong – Founder of Ernest Chemist.
Sam E. Jonah – Prominent international businessman and former mining executive.
Ave Kludze – Rocket scientist and NASA engineer.
Thomas Mensah – Pioneering fibre‑optics scientist.
Nii Quaynor – Internet pioneer in Africa.
George Kingsley Acquah, Philip Edward Archer, Edward Kwame Wiredu – Former Chief Justices.

7. Achimota School

Achimota School is one of Ghana’s oldest and most prestigious co-educational institutions. Known for its strong academic reputation in both the sciences and humanities, Achimota won the National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ) in 1998 and 2004. It has produced numerous notable alumni in various sectors, including politics, business, and the arts. Achimota continues to perform well academically, consistently ranking among the top schools in Ghana.

8. St. Augustine’s College (Cape Coast)

One of Ghana’s elite all-boys schools with strong WAEC and university placement records. NSMQ champions in 2007 and 2019 and consistently competitive academically. The school also excels in sports and debates, with alumni in leadership across sectors.

9. St. Thomas Aquinas SHS, Accra

Respected academically; historically led West African A-Level results in early 1970s. NSMQ champions in 2013, notable for being the only exclusively day school to win. Strong performance in science & tech fairs and debate competitions.

10. Ghana Secondary Technical School (GSTS), Takoradi

Long-standing boys’ technical institution with solid results in science and technical disciplines. NSMQ champions in 2012, with frequent high placements and strong regional academic presence.

11. Pope John Senior High School and Minor Seminary

High academic performance and university progression. NSMQ champions in 2001; also ranked among top schools in WAEC performance. Strong showing in debates and national quiz competitions over the years.

12. Keta Senior High School (KETASCO)

Known for solid academic results and extracurricular successes. First school from the Volta Region to reach NSMQ finals (2021 and 2024) and placing as high as 3rd. Winners in national quizzes like the Constitution and Human Rights competitions; strong representation in app-dev and sports.

13. Accra Academy

Well-established boys’ school with a reputation for strong WAEC results and academic discipline. Regularly qualifies for national stages of NSMQ and often ranks within Ghana’s top 10 schools academically.

14. Ghana National College, Cape Coast

A respected co-educational institution with steady academic performance and growing NSMQ presence. Ranks within the top 15 schools academically nationally, reflecting consistency in STEM performance.

15. Wesley Girls’ High School

One of Ghana’s top girls’ schools with excellent WAEC performance history. Known for leadership, scholarship awards, and co-curricular success. Frequently competitive in NSMQ regional and national stages, often reaching advanced rounds, though with no national title reported in the source data.

16. Tamale SHS (TAMASCO)

One of Northern Ghana’s leading senior high schools with good academic records and regular NSMQ participation; ranks among top 15 NSMQ-scoring schools nationally.

17. Kumasi High School

Category A institution with strong overall academics. Regularly placed in top 20 NSMQ rankings, indicating competitive performance among Ghana’s senior high schools.

18. Koforidua Secondary Technical School

Improved academic outcomes over the years with notable WASSCE results; ranks within the top 20 NSMQ-scoring schools nationally, showing emerging science-quiz competitiveness.

19. University Practice SHS, Cape Coast

Known for academically strong cohorts and consistent NSMQ performance, ranking near the top 10 in recent analytics; excellent WAEC results and science engagement.

20. KNUST Senior High School

Growing reputation academically with a focus on STEM fields; featured among schools with notable NSMQ participation and ranking within the top 20 nationally, indicating solid science & maths achievements.