📚 What is a Class A School?
In Ghana’s secondary education system, Category A schools are elite institutions known for:
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Top-notch infrastructure and facilities
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High selection choice in the BECE placement system
These are the most sought-after schools during placement.
🏫 List of Category A Schools in Greater Accra (2025)
According to the most recent Ghana Education Service release, there are seven Category A SHSs in Greater Accra
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Accra Academy – Boys; day and boarding
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Accra Girls Senior High School (AGISS) – Girls; day and boarding
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Achimota School – Co‑educational; boarding
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Presbyterian Boys’ Secondary School (PRESEC), Legon – Boys; boarding
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St. Thomas Aquinas Senior High School – Boys; day
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St. Mary’s Senior High School, Korle‑Gonno – Girls; boarding
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Tema Senior High School (Tema SHS) – Co‑educational; day and boarding
🏅 School Profiles
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Accra Academy: A century-old institution renowned for academic excellence and leadership.
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Accra Girls SHS: One of two all-girls elite SHSs in Accra, with solid academic track records.
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Achimota School: Pioneering co‑ed boarding school, rich in history since 1927.
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PRESEC: Prestigious boys’ boarding school, founded in 1938, famed for alumni and science focus.
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St. Thomas Aquinas SHS: All-boys day school known for discipline and strong academic output.
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St. Mary’s SHS: All-girls boarding school located in Korle-Gonno, celebrated for academics.
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Tema SHS: Mixed day/boarding school serving the Tema metropolis.
🧭 Why These Schools Matter
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Highest School-Choice Preference: These schools are ranked first in the BECE placement system.
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Prestigious Facilities & Programs: They offer a wide range of academic and extracurricular opportunities.
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Track Record of Success: Consistently high performance in national exams and competitions.
📊 Summary Table
| School Name | Gender | Attendance Type |
|---|---|---|
| Accra Academy | Boys | Day/Boarding |
| Accra Girls SHS | Girls | Day/Boarding |
| Achimota School | Mixed | Boarding |
| PRESEC, Legon | Boys | Boarding |
| St. Thomas Aquinas | Boys | Day |
| St. Mary’s (Korle-Gonno) | Girls | Boarding |
| Tema SHS | Mixed | Day/Boarding |
🧠 How to Use This Info
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For BECE Candidates: Include one of these schools as a top choice if you meet their cut-off.
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Parents & Educators: Understand where top-performing students are placed.
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General Knowledge: Recognize Accra’s most prestigious secondary schools.
Last Updated on June 10, 2025 by
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