After the recent release of the Senior High School (SHS) placement results for candidates who undertook the West African Examinations Council’s Basic Education Certificate Examination, the Ghana Education Service (GES) has provided insight into this year’s placement statistics.
The figures reveal encouraging trends, highlighting an improvement in the number of students successfully placed compared to the previous year.
Out of the total 598,839 results received from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC), an impressive 585,797 candidates have qualified for placement.
A notable highlight is that 477,772 candidates, constituting 81.56% of the total qualified candidates, have automatically secured placement in one of their preferred schools. This represents a substantial improvement over the previous year, with over 100,000 more students successfully matched with their choices.
This positive shift reflects the effectiveness of the placement process and signifies increased opportunities for students to access their preferred educational institutions.
However, it is important to acknowledge the 18.44% of qualified candidates, totaling 108,025 students, who could not be matched with any of their chosen schools. In response to this, the GES has introduced a Self-Placement system, allowing these students to actively participate in the selection process.
The Self-Placement option empowers students to choose from the available schools, ensuring that they have a say in their educational journey.
How to buy CSSPS School Placement Checker
- Dial *800*055# on your mobile phone
- Choose ‘School Placement Checker’
- Confirm price and description and enter 1
- Authorize payment via Mobile Money
- You will receive the checker card via SMS with instructions to check the results on your phone.
Simple steps to check Senior High School placement
- Obtain a placement pin code from an approved vendor HERE.
- After obtaining a pin code, log onto the site cssps.gov.gh
- Enter the ten-digit index number and add 23 as year of completion. Eg: 123456789023
- Enter the pin code details (serial number and pin)
- Click on submit and wait for placement to be displayed
- Print the form if you have been placed and visit the school to begin admission process
- System will redirect you for self-placement, if not placed
Simple steps to perform manual/self-placement
If a candidate is not matched with any of their choices from the automatic placement system, they will be redirected to the self-placement portal.
A qualified Candidate is then required to select a school by providing the under-listed information:
- Region
- Residential preference
- School
- Programme of Choice.
Note: Schools selected on self-placement portal can be changed as many times as the candidate wishes until they enroll in a school. All schools with vacancies have been uploaded on the portal, to enable students to select from during self-placement.
Conclusion
The release of this year’s SHS placement statistics by the Ghana Education Service brings forth positive news for the educational landscape in the country. The significant increase in the number of students automatically placed in their preferred schools reflects a commendable effort by the education authorities.
Moreover, the introduction of the Self-Placement option demonstrates a commitment to providing students with agency and choice in their educational pursuits. As we celebrate these achievements, it is crucial to recognize the ongoing commitment to enhancing the educational experience for all students in Ghana.
Published By: Justice Donkoh | GESHub.org
