What are Category A, B, and C schools in Ghana?

Category A schools are top-performing and highly competitive senior high schools with excellent facilities. Category B schools offer good academic performance with moderate competition, while Category C schools are less competitive and mostly day or community-based schools.

How many SHS are in the Central Region of Ghana?

The Central Region has over 120 public Senior High Schools classified under Category A, B, and C according to the Ghana Education Service (GES).

Which are the Category A schools in Central Region?

Some Category A schools in the Central Region include Adisadel College, Mfantsipim School, Wesley Girls’ High School, St. Augustine’s College, Holy Child School, and Mfantsiman Girls’ SHS.

Can I select only Category A schools during BECE school selection?

Yes, but it is not recommended. The Ghana Education Service advises candidates to choose a mix of Category A, B, and C schools to improve their chances of placement under the CSSPS system.

What is the best SHS in the Central Region?

Top-performing schools in the Central Region include Mfantsipim School, Wesley Girls’ High School, Adisadel College, and St. Augustine’s College based on academic performance and reputation.

What is the CSSPS system in Ghana?

The Computerized School Selection and Placement System (CSSPS) is a system used by the Ghana Education Service to place BECE candidates into Senior High Schools based on merit and school choices.

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The Central Region has Category A, B, and C Senior High Schools (SHS) under the placement system managed by the Computerized School Selection and Placement System. The list of SHS in the Central Region includes Mfantsipim School, Adisadel College, Wesley Girls’ High School, and Holy Child School.

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Key Facts (Latest Update – May 2026)

Region: Central Region, Ghana
Total SHS: 120+ public schools
Categories: A, B, C (used for BECE school selection)
Placement System: CSSPS (Computerized School Selection & Placement System)
Source: Ghana Education Service (GES) school selection register
Last Verified: May 2026

Overview of SHS Categories in Central Region

Senior High Schools in the Central Region are grouped into:

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Category A – Highly competitive top schools
Category B – competition with solid performance
Category C – Less competitive with easier admission

All placements are handled by the Computerized School Selection and Placement System based on BECE performance.

List of SHS in Central Region(2026)

Below is the complete list of SHS and TVET schools in the Central Region for 2026, including Category A, B, and C schools. This guide helps students and parents easily browse and choose the right school for placement.

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SHS And TVET In Eastern Region (Verified Full List)

#	District	School	Location	Gender	Residency	Category
1	Cape Coast Metro	Mfantsipim SHS	Cape Coast	Male	Day/Boarding	A
2	Cape Coast Metro	Adisadel College	Cape Coast	Male	Day/Boarding	A
3	Cape Coast Metro	Wesley Girls SHS	Cape Coast	Female	Day/Boarding	A
4	Cape Coast Metro	Holy Child SHS	Cape Coast	Female	Day/Boarding	A
5	Cape Coast Metro	Ghana National College	Cape Coast	Mixed	Day/Boarding	B
6	Cape Coast Metro	Winneba SHS	Winneba	Mixed	Day/Boarding	B
7	Cape Coast Metro	St. Augustine College	Cape Coast	Male	Day/Boarding	A
8	Cape Coast Metro	Academy of Christ the King	Cape Coast	Mixed	Day/Boarding	B
9	Cape Coast Metro	University Practice SHS	Cape Coast	Mixed	Day/Boarding	B
10	Cape Coast Metro	Oguaa SHTS	Cape Coast	Mixed	Day/Boarding	C
11	Cape Coast Metro	Effutu SHTS	Cape Coast	Mixed	Day/Boarding	C
12	Mfantsiman	Mfantsiman Girls SHS	Saltpond	Female	Day/Boarding	A
13	Mfantsiman	Abeadze State College	Abeadze Domeabra	Mixed	Day/Boarding	B
14	Mfantsiman	Mankessim SHTS	Mankessim	Mixed	Day/Boarding	C
15	Mfantsiman	Saltpond Methodist SHS	Saltpond	Mixed	Day/Boarding	B
16	Mfantsiman	Kwegyir Aggrey SHS	Anomabo	Mixed	Day/Boarding	C
17	Abura/Asebu/Kwamankese	Asuansi Tech Inst	Asuansi	Female	Day/Boarding	A
18	Abura/Asebu/Kwamankese	Aburaman SHS	Abura Dunkwa	Mixed	Day/Boarding	B
19	Abura/Asebu/Kwamankese	Abakrampa SHTS	Abakrampa	Mixed	Day/Boarding	C
20	Abura/Asebu/Kwamankese	Moree SHS	Moree	Mixed	Day	C
21	Abura/Asebu/Kwamankese	Aggrey Mem. A.M.E. Zion SHS	Cape Coast	Mixed	Day/Boarding	B
22	Agona East	Nsaba Presby SHS	Nsaba	Mixed	Day/Boarding	B
23	Agona East	Kwanyako SHS	Kwanyako	Mixed	Day/Boarding	C
24	Agona East	Swedru SHS	Swedru	Mixed	Day/Boarding	B
25	Agona East	Agona Namonwora Comm SHS	Agona Namonwora	Mixed	Day/Boarding	C
26	Agona West	Siddiq SHS	Agona Nyakrom	Mixed	Day	B
27	Agona West	Nyakrom SHTS	Nyakrom	Mixed	Day/Boarding	B
28	Agona West	Agona Fankobaa SHS	Agona Fankobaa	Mixed	Day	C
29	Agona West	Swedru School of Business	Swedru	Mixed	Day	C
30	Ajumako/Enyan/Esiam	Bisease SHS/Com	Bisease	Mixed	Day/Boarding	C
31	Ajumako/Enyan/Esiam	Enyan Denkyira SHS	Denkyira	Mixed	Day/Boarding	A
32	Ajumako/Enyan/Esiam	Enyan Maim Comm Day SHS	Enyan Maim	Mixed	Day	C
33	Ajumako/Enyan/Esiam	Mando SHTS	Mando	Mixed	Day	C
34	Ajumako/Enyan/Esiam	Enyan-Abaasa Tech Inst	Enyan-Abaasa	Mixed	Day/Boarding	B
35	Asikuma/Odoben/Brakwa	Brakwa SHTS	Brakwa	Mixed	Day/Boarding	C
36	Asikuma/Odoben/Brakwa	Odoben SHS	Odoben	Mixed	Day/Boarding	C
37	Asikuma/Odoben/Brakwa	Breman Asikuma SHS	Breman Asikuma	Mixed	Day/Boarding	B
38	Assin North	Assin North SHTS	Assin Asempaneye	Mixed	Day/Boarding	C
39	Assin North	Assin State College	Assin Bereku	Mixed	Day/Boarding	C
40	Assin North	Gyaase Community SHS	Assin-Akonfudi	Mixed	Day	C
41	Assin North	Obiri Yeboah SHTS	Assin Fosu	Mixed	Day/Boarding	C
42	Assin South	Assin Nsuta SHS	Assin Nsuta	Mixed	Day/Boarding	C
43	Assin South	Assin Manso SHS	Assin Manso	Mixed	Day/Boarding	C
44	Assin South	Adankwaman SHS	Assin Darmang	Mixed	Day/Boarding	B
45	Assin South	Obiri Yeboah SHTS	Assin Fosu	Mixed	Day/Boarding	C
46	Awutu Senya	Assin Nsuta SHS	Assin Nsuta	Mixed	Day/Boarding	C
47	Awutu Senya	Assin Manso SHS	Assin Manso	Mixed	Day/Boarding	C
48	Awutu Senya	Adankwaman SHS	Assin Darmang	Mixed	Day/Boarding	B
49	Awutu Senya	Obiri Yeboah SHTS	Assin Fosu	Mixed	Day/Boarding	C
50	Awutu Senya	Obiri Yeboah SHTS	Assin Fosu	Mixed	Day/Boarding	C
51	Ekumfi	Ekumfi T.I.Ahmadiiyyah SHS	Esakyir	Mixed	Day/Boarding	C
52	Ekumfi	J.E.A. Mills SHS	Otuam	Mixed	Day	C
53	Ekumfi	Akyin SHS	Mbroboto	Mixed	Day	B
54	Gomoa East	St. Gregory Catholic SHS	Budumburam	Mixed	Day	C
55	Gomoa East	Gomoa Gyaman SHS	Gomoa Gyaman	Mixed	Day	C
56	Gomoa East	Fettehman SHS	Gomoa Fetteh	Mixed	Day	C
57	Gomoa East	Potsin T.I.Ahmadiiyya SHS	Potsin	Mixed	Day/Boarding	B
58	Gomoa Central	Ogyeedom Comm SHS	Gomoa Afransi	Mixed	Day	C
59	Gomoa West	College of Music SHS	Mozano	Mixed	Day/Boarding	B
60	Gomoa West	Mozano SHS	Mozano	Mixed	Day/Boarding	C
61	Gomoa West	Gomoa SHTS	Dawurampon	Mixed	Day/Boarding	C
62	Gomoa West	Apam SHS	Apam	Mixed	Day/Boarding	B
63	Komenda/Edina/Abirem/Eguafo	Eguafo-Abrem SHS	Eguafo-Abirem	Mixed	Day/Boarding	C
64	Komenda/Edina/Abirem/Eguafo	Edinaman SHS	Elmina	Mixed	Day/Boarding	B
65	Komenda/Edina/Abirem/Eguafo	Komenda SHTS	Komenda	Mixed	Day/Boarding	C
66	Twifo Ati-Morkwa	Twifo Praso SHS	Twifo Praso	Mixed	Day/Boarding	B
67	Twifo Atti-Mokwaa	Mokwaa SHS	Namoo	Mixed	Day	C
68	Twifo Hemang Lower Denkyira	Twifo Hemang SHTS	Heman	Mixed	Day/Boarding	C
69	Twifo Hemang Lower Denkyira	Jukwa SHS	Jukwa	Mixed	Day/Boarding	B
70	Upper Denkyira East	Dunkwa SHTS	Dunkwa-on-offin	Mixed	Day/Boarding	C
71	Upper Denkyira East	Boa Amponsem SHS	Dunkwa-on-offin	Mixed	Day/Boarding	B
72	Upper Denkyira West	Diaso SHS	Diaso	Mixed	Day/Boarding	B
73	Upper Denkyira West	Ayanfuri SHS	Ayanfuri	Mixed	Day	C

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How to Choose the Right School

✔ Match your BECE performance with school category
✔ Consider location (day vs boarding)
✔ Check available programs

👉 Next step: 👉 Download Now: 2026 BECE SHS School Selection Form PDF

Placement Into SHS (CSSPS Guide)

Placement is done by the Computerized School Selection and Placement System based on:

SHS location map

BECE results
School choices
Available spaces

👉 After selection, check 👉 Check Placement: 2026 CSSPS Portal Guide

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❓ People Also Ask About the List of SHS in Central Region

📌 What is the difference between Category A, B, and C schools?

Category A, B, and C schools in Ghana are classifications by the Ghana Education Service that rank Senior High Schools based on academic performance, facilities, and demand, with Category A being the most competitive and well-resourced, Category B moderately competitive, and Category C the least competitive and often community-based.

📌 How many Category A schools are in Central Region?

There are approximately 8 Category A schools in the Central Region, mainly located in Cape Coast and Winneba.

📌 Can I choose only Category A schools in BECE selection?

Yes, but it is risky. GES recommends mixing:

1–2 Category A
2–3 Category B
At least 1 Category C

📌 Which SHS is the best in Central Region?

According to GES and third-party education platforms like SHS Select, which ranks senior high schools using a rating score system based on WAEC performance, academic reputation, NSMQ successes, and online presence. The top 10 schools in the Central Region mentioned include:

Mfantsipim School (Botwe) – Cape Coast
Adisadel College (Adisco) – Cape Coast
Wesley Girls’ High School (Wey Gey Hey) – Cape Coast
St. Augustine’s College (Augusco) – Cape Coast
Holy Child School (Holico) – Cape Coast
Mfantsiman Girls’ Senior High School – Saltpond
Ghana National College – Cape Coast
University Practice Senior High School (UPSHS) – Cape Coast
Aggrey Memorial A.M.E. Zion Senior High – Cape Coast
Swedru Senior High School (SWESCO) – Agona Swedru

📍 Final Insight

Choosing the right SHS in the Central Region depends on:

Your BECE aggregate
Boarding vs Day preference
Programme availability

👉 A balanced selection across Categories A, B, and C increases your chances of placement.

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