Ghana Free SHS Private Schools List: 25 Institutions Join Government Pilot Program
The Ministry of Education and GNACOPS have released the first list of 25 private schools selected to join Ghana's Free SHS pilot, expanding access to quality education across the country.
The Ministry of Education, in collaboration with the Ghana National Council of Private Schools (GNACOPS), has released a list of 25 private senior high schools selected to participate in the Free SHS (FSHS) pilot program.
The initiative aims to ease congestion in public schools, improve infrastructure in the private sector, and promote educational equity across Ghana.
According to Obenfo Nana Kwasi Gyetuah, Executive Director of GNACOPS, this marks a historic partnership between the government and private education stakeholders.
Key Highlights
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Stakeholder Collaboration: GNACOPS and the Ministry are working hand in hand to ensure effective program rollout.
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Selection Based on Need: Schools were chosen based on their geographic location and proximity to overcrowded public schools.
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Pilot Phase: The project is a pilot, with the possibility of expanding to more schools nationwide.
What This Means
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Wider Access: More Ghanaian students, particularly from low-income families, can now benefit from Free SHS.
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Facility Improvement: Selected schools may see upgrades in infrastructure and learning resources.
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Public-Private Synergy: This program reflects a new era of cooperation in delivering national education goals.
What’s Next
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Capacity Building: Training for staff and facility assessments will begin in the coming weeks.
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Monitoring: The Ministry will track results and adjust the program as needed.
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Sustainability Planning: Long-term funding and management plans will be critical to its success.
Full Ghana Free SHS Private Schools List – 2025 Pilot Program
| S/N | Region | District | Code | School Name | Location |
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| 1 | Greater Accra | Ayawaso West | 10162 | Ideal College, Legon | Accra |
| 2 | Greater Accra | Medina | 10509 | Action Senior High/Technical School | Accra |
| 3 | Greater Accra | Okai Kwei South Municipal | 10125 | City Business Senior High | Accra |
| 4 | Greater Accra | Adentan | 10163 | Delcam SHS | Accra |
| 5 | Greater Accra | Ledzokuku Municipal | — | St. Andrews SHS | Accra |
| 6 | Eastern | Lower Manya Krobo | 21507 | Modern Senior High School, Kpong | Kpong |
| 7 | Eastern | Lower Manya Krobo | 21506 | King David Community College | Kpong |
| 8 | Eastern | Somanya | 21403 | Somanya Secondary Technical School | Somanya |
| 9 | Western | Shama | 40114 | Golden Gate SHS | Shama |
| 10 | Central | Mfantseman Municipal | 30306 | St. Luke SHS | Mankessim |
| 11 | Central | Assin Central Municipal | 31209 | St. Richards SHS | Assin Foso |
| 12 | Central | Upper Denkyira East | 31005 | Mount Hebron College | Dunkwa-on-Offin |
| 13 | Central | Ekumfi | 30307 | Obama College | CF-0497-7623 |
| 14 | Central | Upper Denkyira East | 31004 | Samfet Oxford Senior High School | CU-0080-3780 |
| 15 | Central | Mfantseman | 30404 | Sammo SHS (New Site) | Mankessim |
| 16 | Western North | Bibiani Anhwiaso Bekwai | 40703 | Oto Memorial | Bibiani |
| 17 | Northern | Sagnorigu | 80115 | Business College International | Sagnrigu |
| 18 | Upper East | Bongo | 90606 | Regentropfen Senior High School | Bongo |
| 19 | Upper West | Wa | 100155 | Ideal College, Wa | Wa |
| 20 | Ashanti | Ejura | 16084 | Cosmos Senior High School | Ejura |
| 21 | Ashanti | Asokwa and Bosomtwi | 160146 | Joy Standard College | Kumasi |
| 22 | Ashanti | Oforikrom | 50148 | Elite College | Kumasi |
| 23 | Volta | Ho | 70127 | Wallahs Academy Senior High School | VH-0017-7578 |
| 24 | Bono East | Pru East | 60405 | MIST Senior High School, Yeji | Yeji |
| 25 | Bono | Asunafo North | 61305 | Ken Hammer Senior High Technical | Goaso |
Conclusion:
The release of the Ghana Free SHS Private Schools List signals a major leap in Ghana’s commitment to inclusive education. If the pilot is successful, it could revolutionize the role of private schools in delivering publicly supported secondary education.
