The 2025 Senior High School Rankings by EN Analytics have once again sparked nationwide conversation among educators, students, parents, and policymakers across Ghana. Anchored in performance data from the National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ) and historical trends since 2013, the 2025 rankings reveal powerful stories of dominance, resilience, and transformation.
From historic back-to-back victories to extraordinary rises by underdog schools, here are five fascinating facts that define this year’s rankings.
1. Mfantsipim School Makes NSMQ History
Mfantsipim School has etched its name even deeper into Ghana’s academic history by becoming only the second school ever to win the NSMQ in consecutive years. After their triumph in 2024, the school replicated its excellence in 2025, navigating a brutal competition path that included victories over Prempeh College, Adisadel College, G.S.T.S, St. Augustine’s College, and Opoku Ware School in the grand finale.
This remarkable feat propelled Mfantsipim School to 3rd place nationally in the 2025 EN Analytics rankings, reinforcing its status as one of Ghana’s most formidable academic institutions.
2. Presec–Legon Retains Overall National Supremacy
Despite exiting the 2025 NSMQ at the quarterfinal stage, Presbyterian Boys’ Secondary School (PRESEC–Legon) has once again emerged as Ghana’s top-ranked senior high school, holding the number one national position for the third consecutive year.
This sustained dominance speaks to the strength of PRESEC–Legon’s long-term consistency and historical excellence, which remain heavily weighted in the EN Analytics model. Their performance over more than a decade continues to set the benchmark for academic supremacy nationwide.
3. Category C Schools Break Barriers
One of the most inspiring stories of the 2025 rankings is the unprecedented rise of Category C schools. Amaniampong SHS and Mankranso SHS, both from the Ashanti Region, made history by advancing to the NSMQ semi-finals in the same year.
This marks the first time in NSMQ history that two Category C schools have reached this stage simultaneously. Their success challenges long-held assumptions about school categories and proves that strategic preparation, discipline, and determination can rival even the most resourced institutions.
4. Mankranso SHS Records the Biggest Climb Nationwide
The most dramatic upward movement in the 2025 rankings belongs to Mankranso Senior High School, which surged an astonishing 56 places, moving from 131st in 2024 to 75th in 2025.
Close behind is Amaniampong SHS, which climbed 53 places (115th to 62nd), while Mpraeso SHS continued its upward momentum, advancing from 70th to 53rd nationally.
These leaps highlight the growing competitiveness of schools once considered outsiders and reflect the widening depth of academic talent across the country.
5. Regional Strengths and Persistent Gaps Remain Visible
The Ashanti Region continues to dominate the national rankings, boasting 22 schools in the Top 100, followed closely by the Eastern Region with 19 schools. Meanwhile, the Central Region remains a powerhouse at the top end, led by Mfantsipim School, Adisadel College, and St. Augustine’s College.
However, the rankings also expose persistent disparities. Regions such as Ahafo, Savannah, North East, and Western North still lack representation in the national Top 100, highlighting ongoing challenges related to infrastructure, access to science resources, and competitive exposure. These gaps reinforce the need for targeted educational investment and policy support to ensure nationwide equity.
Conclusion
The 2025 EN Analytics Senior High School Rankings go beyond celebrating winners—they tell a deeper story of consistency, resilience, equity, and evolution within Ghana’s secondary education system. From historic back-to-back NSMQ victories to the rise of Category C schools and dramatic ranking climbs, this year’s data underscores a shifting academic landscape filled with promise.
The full Top 100 national rankings, detailed regional tables, and an in-depth explanation of the ranking methodology are now available in the official 2025 EN Analytics report.
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Source: GESHub.org
