Category C SHS list has been updated for the 2026 CSSPS placement cycle. All regions and school categories reflect the latest verified structure for BECE candidates.
📊 Key Facts
- ❌ Category C schools are less competitive SHS in Ghana
- 📅 Updated for 2026 BECE placement cycle
- 🏫 Covers all regions across Ghana
- 🎯 Designed for higher placement accessibility
- 📥 Includes full downloadable PDF list
Category C SHS in Ghana are accessible secondary schools with lower admission competition, making them ideal for students with higher BECE aggregates. Examples include Sefwi Wiawso Senior High School, Asuom Senior High School, and Acherensua Senior High School. Placement is done through the Computerized School Selection and Placement System.
The 2026 Category C SHS in Ghana PDF is now one of the most searched resources by BECE candidates preparing for school selection. If you are looking for a complete and updated list of Category C Senior High Schools across Ghana, this guide gives you everything you need — including how to download the PDF and choose the right school.
Updated List of Category C SHS in Ghana (2026)
If you’re looking for schools with higher admission chances, Category C SHS are the best option. These schools are spread across all regions and still provide quality education and opportunities.
What Are Category C SHS?
Category C schools are:
- Less competitive than Category A & B
- Widely available nationwide
- Ideal for students with moderate to high aggregates
- Still recognized by WAEC and GES
Placement is handled through the Computerized School Selection and Placement System.
What Are Category C SHS in Ghana?
Category C Senior High Schools are institutions classified under Ghana’s second-tier admission level based on:
- Moderate academic competition
- Basic to improving infrastructure
- Higher admission chances for most BECE candidates
They are ideal for students who want a realistic placement option while still receiving solid education.
🗺️ Regions Covered
- Greater Accra
- Ashanti Region
- Eastern Region
- Central Region
- Western & Western North
- Volta Region
- Northern Regions
- Bono, Ahafo, Upper East & West
Full List: Category C SHS in Ghana (2026) — By Region
| Region | Category C Schools (2026) |
|---|---|
| Greater Accra | Accra Wesley Girls High; Ada SHTS; Adjen Kotoku SHS; Amasaman SHTS; Ashaiman SHS; Christian Methodist SHS; Ebenezer SHS; Forces SHTS (Burma Camp); Frafraha Community SHS; Holy Trinity SHS; Kaneshie SHTS; Kinbu SHTS; Kpone Community SHS; Kwabenya Community SHS; La Presby SHS; Ngleshie Amanfro SHS; O’Reilly SHS; Osudoku SHTS; Presby SHS (Osu, Tema, Teshie); Tema Manhean SHTS; Tema Methodist Day SHS |
| Ashanti | Akumadan SHS; Amaniampong SHS; Baidoo Bonso SHTS; Kumasi SHTS; Kwanwoma SHTS; Mankranso SHS; Manso-Adubia SHS; Mansoman SHS; Namong SHTS; Nkawie SHTS; Nkenkansu Community SHS; Nyinahin Catholic SHS; Obuasi SHTS; Ofoase SHTS; Okomfo Anokye SHS; Opoku Agyeman SHTS; Osei Adutwum SHS; Owerriman SHS; Parkoso Community SHS; Pentecost SHS (Kumasi); Presby SHTS (Kwamang); Simms SHS/Community; St. George’s SHTS; St. Joseph Seminary SHS (Mampong); St. Sebastian Catholic SHS; Tijjaniya SHS; Tweapease SHS; Uthmaniya SHS (Tafo); Wesley High (Bekwai) |
| Central | Abakrampa SHTS; Abeadze State College; Aburaman SHS; Agona Fankobaa SHS; Agona Namonwora Community SHS; Assin Manso SHS; Assin North SHTS; Assin Nsuta Agric SHS; Assin State College; Awutu Bawjiase Community SHS; Ayanfuri SHS; Bisease SHS/Com; Brakwa SHTS; College of Music Senior, Mozano; Dunkwa SHTS; Effutu SHTS; Eguafo-Abrem SHS; Enyan Denkyira SHS; Enyan Maim Community Day; Fettehman SHS; Gomoa Gyaman SHS; Gomoa SHTS; Gyaase Community SHS; J.E.A. Mills SHS; Jukwa SHS; Komenda SHTS; Kwanyako SHS; Kwegyir Aggrey SHS; Mando SHTS; Mankessim SHTS; Moree Community SHS; Nyankumase Ahenkro SHS; Obiri Yeboah SHTS; Obrachire SHTS; Odoben SHS; Odupong Community Day; Oguaa SHTS; Potsin T.I. Ahmadiyya SHS; Senya SHS; Swedru School of Business |
| Eastern | Adeiso Presby SHS; Adjena SHTS; Akim Asafo SHS; Akim Swedru SHS; Akokoaso SHTS; Akro SHTS; Akroso SHTS; Akuse Methodist SHTS; Anum Apapam Community SHS; Anum Presby SHS; Apedwa Presby SHS; Apeguso SHS; Asesewa SHS; Asuom SHS; Atweaman SHS; Ayirebi SHS; Bepong SHS; Boso SHTS; Diaspora Girls’ SHS; Donkorkrom Agric SHS; Fodoa Community SHS; H’Mount Sinai SHS; Klo-Agogo SHS; Kwaobaah Nyanoa Community SHS; Maame Krobo Community SHS; Mampong/Akwapim SHT for the Deaf; Mangoase SHS; Mem-Chemfre Community SHS; New Abirem/Afosu SHS; New Nsutam SHTS; Nsawam SHS; Osino Presby SHTS; Presby SHTS (Larteh, Aburi, Adukrom); Presby SHS (Mampong Akwapim, Suhum); SDA SHS (Akim Sekyere); Salvation Army SHS (Akim Wenchi); St. Fidelis SHTS; St. Paul’s SHS (Asakraka, Kwahu); St. Stephen’s Presby SHTS (Asiakwa); St. Thomas SHTS |
| Bono / Bono East | Chiraa SHS; Duadaso No. 1 SHTS; Koase SHTS; Methodist SHTS; Nkyeraa SHS; Salvation Army SHS (Aboabo Dormaa); St. Augustine SHS (Nsapor-Berekum); Abeaseman Community Day SHS; Atebubu SHS; Busunya SHS; Gyarko Community SHS; Kajaji SHS; Kesse Basahyia SHS; Kintampo SHS; Krobo Community SHS; Kwame Danso SHT; Kwarteng Ankomah SHS; Yeji SHT |
| Northern & North East | Anbariya SHS; Bimbilla SHS; Business SHS, Tamale; Dagbon State SHTS; E.P. Agric SHTS; Gushegu SHS; Islamic Science SHS (Tamale); Karaga SHS; Kpandai SHS; Kumbungu SHS; Northern School of Business; Pong-Tamale SHS; Presby SHS (Tamale); Saboba E.P. SHS; Sang Community Day; Savelugu SHS; Tolon SHS; Vitting SHTS; Wapuli Community SHS; Wulensi SHS; Zabzugu SHS; Bunkpurugu SHTS; Chereponi SHTS; Gambaga Girls SHS; Janga SHTS; Nakpanduri SHS; Nalerigu SHS; Walewale SHS; Wulugu SHS; Yagaba SHS |
| Savannah | Bamboi Community SHS; Bole SHS; Buipe SHS; Daboya Community Day; Damongo SHS; Ndewura Jakpa SHTS; Salaga SHS; Salaga T.I. Ahmad SHS; Sawla SHS; St. Anthony of Padua SHTS; Tuna SHTS |
| Upper East | Awe SHTS; Bawku SHTS; Binduri Community SHS; Bolga Sherigu Community SHS; Bongo SHS; Chiana SHS; Fumbisi SHS; Gambigo Community Day SHS; Garu Community Day SHS; Gowrie SHTS; Kanjaga Community SHS; Kongo SHS; Kusanaba SHS; Mirigu Community Day SHS; Nabango SHS; OLL Girls SHS; Paga SHS; Sandema SHS; Sandema SHTS; Sirigu SHS; St. John’s Integrated SHTS; Tempane SHS; Zamse SHTS; Zorkor SHS; Zuarungu SHS |
| Upper West | Birifoh SHS; Daffiamah SHS; Dr. Hilla Limann SHS; Eremon SHTS; Funsi SHS; Holy Family SHS; Islamic SHS, Wa; Jamiat Al-Hidaya Islamic Girls; Jirapa SHS; Kaleo SHTS; Ko SHS; Lambussie Community SHS; Loggu Community Day; Northern Star SHS; Piina SHS; St. Augustine SHTS; Takpo SHS; Tumu SHTS; Ullo SHS; Wa SHTS |
| Volta | Abor SHS; Adaklu SHS; Adidome SHS; Afadjato SHTS; Afife SHTS; Agotime SHS; Akatsi SHTS; Akome SHTS; Akpafu SHTS; Alavanyo SHTS; Anfoega SHS; Anlo Afiadenyigba SHS; Anlo Awomefia SHS; Atiavi SHTS; Avatime SHS; Ave SHS; Avenor SHS; Aveyime Battor SHT; Battor SHS; Dabala SHT; Dofor SHS; Dzodze Penyi SHS; Dzolo SHS; E.P. SHS; Jim Bourton Mem Agric SHS; Keta Business SHS; Klikor SHT; Kpedze SHS; Kpeve SHS; Leklebi SHS; Likpe SHS; Mepe St. Kizito SHT; Peki SHT; Shia SHT; Sokode SHT; Some SHS; St. Catherine Girls SHS; St. Paul’s SHS (Denu); Taviefe Community SHS; Three Town SHS; Tsiame SHS; Tsito SHT; Vakpo SHS; Vakpo SHT; Ve Community SHS; Volo Community SHS; Volta SHS; Weta SHT; Wovenu SHT; Zion SHS; Ziope SHS |
| Western & Western North | Annor Adjaye SHS; Asankrangwa SHS; Asankrangwa SHTS; Axim Girls SHS; Baidoo Bonso SHTS; Bonzo-Kaku SHS; Diabene SHTS; Fiaseman SHS; Gwiraman Community SHS; Huni Valley SHS; Methodist SHS, Sekondi; Mpohor SHS; Nkroful Agric SHS; Prestea SHTS; Sankor Community Day; St. Augustine’s SHS (Bogoso); Adjoafua Community SHS; Bibiani SHTS; Chirano Community Day; Juaboso SHS; Manso-Amenfi Community SHS; Nana Brentu SHTS; Nsawora Edumafa Community SHS |
Category A vs B vs C SHS (Comparison)
| Category | Description | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| A | Top-tier schools | Very High |
| B | Good schools | Moderate |
| C | Accessible schools | Lower |
👉 Category C schools give the highest placement chances.
Download 2026 Category C SHS List PDF
Students and parents can now access the full updated Category C SHS list in Ghana (2026) in PDF format for easy browsing and offline use.
✔️ Covers all regions in Ghana
✔️ Includes school names, locations, and types
✔️ Helps with BECE school selection decisions
👉 Tip: Always keep a downloaded copy to compare schools before final selection.
Download Now: 2026 BECE SHS School Selection Form PDF
Link to Related Pages
- ➡️ Category B SHS in Ghana (2026)
- ➡️ Category C SHS in Ghana (2026)
- ➡️ SHS in Ashanti Region (Full List)
- ➡️ SHS in Eastern Region (Full List)
Why Choose Category C SHS in 2026?
Many students are now intentionally selecting Category C schools because of the advantages:
- ✔️ Higher admission chances compared to Category A & B
- ✔️ Less competitive placement process
- ✔️ Opportunity to perform well academically without pressure
- ✔️ Availability of both day and boarding options
👉 Smart strategy: Combine Category C schools with a few Category B choices to maximize placement success.
How to Choose the Best Category C SHS
Before selecting a school, consider the following:
- 📍 Location – Choose a region convenient for you
- 🏫 Programs offered – General Arts, Science, Business, Technical
- 🛏️ Boarding or Day option
- 📈 Past academic performance
- 👨🏫 School environment and discipline
Choosing wisely increases your chances of both placement and success in SHS.
Important Tips for BECE Candidates
- Do not choose only top schools — balance your selection
- Always include at least 2–3 Category C schools
- Double-check your choices before submission
- Use the official selection guidelines during the process
Why This List Matters in 2026
With increasing competition in Ghana’s SHS placement system, having access to a verified and updated Category C SHS list PDF gives you a major advantage.
Students who plan well using the correct list are more likely to secure placement without stress.
FAQs
1. What are the Top 10 Category C SHS in Ghana?
There is no official nationwide ranking of Category C Senior High Schools by the Ghana Education Service (GES). These schools are generally classified based on accessibility, local demand, and performance within their regions rather than a strict national ranking system.
However, several Category C SHS and technical institutes are widely recognized for their academic quality, technical training, and consistent student performance across Ghana.
Some of the commonly regarded Category C SHS include:
- Kumasi Senior High Technical School (KSTS) – Ashanti Region
- Amaniampong Senior High School – Ashanti Region
- Agogo State College – Ashanti Region
- Agomeda Technical Institute – Greater Accra Region
- Accra Wesley Girls’ High School – Greater Accra Region
- Danfa Technical Institute – Greater Accra Region
- Ngleshie Amanfro Senior High School – Greater Accra Region
- Gwiraman Community Senior High School – Western Region
- Baidoo Bonso Senior High/Technical School – Western Region
- Methodist Senior High School, Sekondi – Western Region
These schools are not officially ranked by GES, but they are commonly recognized as strong Category C options based on academic performance, reputation, and student demand.
2. Is the 2026 Category C SHS list available for download?
Yes, the updated 2026 Category C SHS list is usually provided in PDF format for easy download and school selection reference.
3. Are Category C SHS good in Ghana?
Yes, Category C schools offer quality education and are a good option for students seeking less competitive but reliable SHS placements.
4. How do I choose a Category C SHS?
Students should consider location, available programs, boarding options, and past academic performance when selecting a Category C school.
5. Can Category C students perform well academically?
Yes, many students from Category C SHS perform well in WASSCE and gain admission to top universities in Ghana.
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