The 2025 rankings of the best senior high schools in Ghana, compiled by EN Analytics, once again spotlight the institutions setting the gold standard in academic excellence. These rankings are based on cumulative performance in the National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ) since 2013, with greater emphasis placed on recent achievements.
As Ghana’s most prestigious academic competition, the NSMQ continues to serve as a reliable benchmark for assessing excellence in science, mathematics, critical thinking, teamwork, and problem-solving under pressure. Below are the Top 10 Senior High Schools in Ghana for 2025, according to the EN Analytics rankings.
Top 10 Best Senior High Schools in Ghana – 2025
1. Presbyterian Boys’ Secondary School (PRESEC–Legon)
PRESEC–Legon retains its number-one position nationally for the third consecutive year, amassing an impressive 715 points. Despite exiting at the quarterfinal stage of the 2025 NSMQ, their unmatched historical consistency and multiple championship victories keep them firmly at the summit. PRESEC–Legon remains the benchmark for sustained academic excellence in Ghana.
2. Prempeh College
With 645 points, Prempeh College maintains its position as Ghana’s second-best senior high school in 2025. Renowned for their rich NSMQ legacy and strong STEM culture, Prempeh continues to be a perennial contender, producing students who excel in analytical reasoning and scientific inquiry.
3. Mfantsipim School
Mfantsipim School climbs to third place nationally with 615 points, following a historic back-to-back NSMQ championship win in 2024 and 2025. Their dominant run through the 2025 competition—defeating several traditional powerhouses—cements their status as one of Ghana’s most formidable academic institutions.
4. Adisadel College
Ranked fourth with 597 points, Adisadel College remains a model of academic discipline and excellence. Although narrowly overtaken by Mfantsipim School this year, Adisadel’s consistent deep runs in the NSMQ continue to place them among the nation’s elite schools.
5. Opoku Ware School
Opoku Ware School holds on to fifth place with 530 points. A stronghold of science and mathematics education in the Ashanti Region, the school’s sustained competitiveness in the NSMQ reflects its enduring commitment to academic rigor and student development.
6. Keta Senior High Technical School (KETASCO)
With 492.5 points, KETASCO remains the top-ranked Category B school in Ghana and secures sixth place nationally. Their continued presence in the upper tier of the rankings highlights the growing influence of technical schools in national academic competitions.
7. St. Peter’s Senior High School, Nkwatia
St. Peter’s SHS maintains seventh place with 420 points. Known for discipline and academic focus, the school continues to deliver consistent NSMQ performances, reinforcing its reputation as a powerhouse in the Eastern Region.
8. St. Augustine’s College
St. Augustine’s College holds steady at eighth place with 415 points, building on the momentum that first saw them break into the top 10 in recent years. Their strong performances in successive NSMQ editions underline their growing competitiveness on the national stage.
9. Accra Academy
Accra Academy secures ninth place nationally with 370 points. As one of Greater Accra’s most consistent academic institutions, Accra Academy continues to combine tradition with strong science and mathematics instruction.
10. St. Thomas Aquinas Senior High School, Accra
Rounding out the top 10 is St. Thomas Aquinas SHS, ranked 10th with 364 points. Their disciplined academic culture and regular appearances in the NSMQ national stages have firmly established them among Ghana’s best senior high schools.
Conclusion
The 2025 EN Analytics Top 10 Senior High School Rankings reflect both long-term consistency and recent excellence in Ghana’s secondary education landscape. From PRESEC–Legon’s enduring dominance to Mfantsipim School’s historic consecutive NSMQ victories, the rankings showcase institutions that continue to shape the nation’s brightest scientific minds.
The complete Top 100 Senior High School rankings, alongside detailed regional rankings and methodology, are now available in the official EN Analytics report.
Stay tuned for more updates and celebrate the remarkable schools driving academic excellence across Ghana.
Source: GESHub.org
