TOP 10 CATEGORY A SCHOOLS IN GHANA

Category A senior high schools in Ghana represent the very best in the nation’s second-cycle education system. These institutions are distinguished by excellent performance in the WASSCE and National Science & Maths Quiz, have extensive facilities, and alumni who have shaped Ghana’s public life.

Whether single-sex or co-educational, faith-based or non-sectarian, they share a commitment to academic excellence, character formation, and leadership development.

Here are the top 10 Category A schools in Ghana:

Presbyterian Boys’ Secondary School
Achimota School
Aburi Girls’ Senior High School
Mfantsipim School
Prempeh College
Adisadel College
Holy Child School
Opoku Ware School
St. Augustine’s College
Accra Academy

1. Presbyterian Boys’ Secondary School (PRESEC-Legon)

Established by the Presbyterian Church in 1938 and relocated to Legon in 1968, PRESEC-Legon is an all-boys boarding school renowned for its scholarly ethos.

It offers core programmes in General Science, General Arts, Business, and Agriculture, alongside a vibrant house system and co-curricular activities.

An eight-time National Science & Maths Quiz champion, PRESEC regularly produces top WASSCE candidates and its alumni network—known as “Ɔdadeɛ”—cements its rank among Ghana’s elite.

Read More About: Presec – Legon

2. Achimota School

Founded in 1924 as Prince of Wales College and School, Achimota blends academic rigour with a broad-based curriculum, including General Science, General Arts, Agricultural Science, and vocational programmes.

As Ghana’s first co-educational boarding school, its “Motown” campus in Accra has politics, academia, and the arts.

Achimota’s enduring prestige stems from its pioneering vision, distinguished alumni, and consistently strong performance in national examinations.

3. Wesley Girls’ Senior High School

Tracing its roots to 1836, Wesley Girls’ in Cape Coast is Ghana’s oldest girls’ second-cycle institution.

Founded by Methodist pioneers, it offers Home Economics, Business, General Science, Visual Arts, and General Arts. Wesley Girls’ consistently ranks among the top performers in WASSCE, has captured national quiz titles, and is admired for its alumnae’s leadership in law, medicine, academia, and public service.

4. Aburi Girls’ Senior High School

Founded in 1946 by Basel Missionaries under the Presbyterian Church of Ghana, Aburi Girls’ SHS (ABUGISS) is an all-girls boarding school located on the scenic Akuapem Ridge.

It offers programmes in General Science, General Arts, Business, Home Economics, and Visual Arts. Ranked among the top Category A schools for its disciplined environment, strong WASSCE performance, and rich history of female leadership, Aburi Girls’ benefits from a vibrant co-curricular calendar—especially its robotics and leadership clubs—and a storied tradition of producing women leaders in law, politics, and academia.

Read More About: Aburi Girls SHS

5. Mfantsipim School

Nicknamed “The School,” Mfantsipim was established by the Methodist Church in 1876 in Cape Coast, making it Ghana’s oldest continuously operating second-cycle school.

An all-boys boarding institution, it offers General Science, Humanities, Business, and Agricultural Science.

Mfantsipim is celebrated for its intellectual rigour, multiple NSMQ victories (including 1999, 2014, and 2024), and a roll call of alumni that includes a UN Secretary-General.

6. Prempeh College

Founded in 1949 by Ashanti traditional authorities and the colonial government, Prempeh College in Kumasi is an all-boys boarding school modelled on Eton.

It offers comprehensive programmes in Science, Arts, Business, and Technical subjects.

Prempeh leads in STEM and robotics—winning multiple National Robotics Championships and the Toyota Innovation Award (2016)—and consistently places high numbers of matriculants into top universities.

7. Adisadel College

Established in 1910 by the Anglican Church in Cape Coast, Adisadel (nicknamed “Adisco”) is an all-boys boarding school offering General Science, General Arts, Business, Agriculture, and Visual Arts.

Its Anglican heritage, strong infrastructure, and solid WAEC and NSMQ results secure its place among Ghana’s very best schools.

8. Holy Child School

Founded in 1946 by the Society of the Holy Child Jesus in Cape Coast, Holy Child (“Holico”) is an all-girls boarding school providing programmes in General Science, General Arts, Business, Home Economics, and Visual Arts.

It has produced top WASSCE candidates, was ranked among Africa’s top ten girls’ schools in 2003, and emphasises moral formation and leadership alongside academics.

9. Opoku Ware School

Opened in 1952 in Kumasi by the Catholic Church, Opoku Ware is an all-boys boarding school offering General Science, General Arts, Business, Home Economics, and Visual Arts. A frequent NSMQ finalist, it boasts robust sports and cultural programmes, and its disciplined environment underpins consistently high examination performance.

10. St. Augustine’s College

Founded in 1930 by the Catholic Diocese of Cape Coast, St. Augustine’s (“Augusco”) is an all-boys boarding school delivering General Science, General Arts, Business, Agriculture, and Technical courses. Known for its strong WAEC results and an active alumni network, it maintains high academic and moral standards.

11. Accra Academy

Launched in 1931 as Accra Government Secondary School, Accra Academy is a day/boarding school for boys in Accra offering General Science, General Arts, Business, and Technical programmes.

Its durable reputation, consistent top-20 WASSCE rankings, and contribution of public figures in government and academia keep it firmly in the top tier of Ghana’s Category A schools.

Read More About: Accra Academy SHS