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.

Isaac Mintah Isaac Mintah
Jun 15, 2025 - 11:43
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Ghana Free SHS Private Schools List: 25 Institutions Join Government Pilot Program

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

  • Stakeholder Collaboration: GNACOPS and the Ministry are working hand in hand to ensure effective program rollout.

  • Selection Based on Need: Schools were chosen based on their geographic location and proximity to overcrowded public schools.

  • Pilot Phase: The project is a pilot, with the possibility of expanding to more schools nationwide.

What This Means

  • Wider Access: More Ghanaian students, particularly from low-income families, can now benefit from Free SHS.

  • Facility Improvement: Selected schools may see upgrades in infrastructure and learning resources.

  • Public-Private Synergy: This program reflects a new era of cooperation in delivering national education goals.

What’s Next

  1. Capacity Building: Training for staff and facility assessments will begin in the coming weeks.

  2. Monitoring: The Ministry will track results and adjust the program as needed.

  3. 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
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.

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