CSSPS impasse: Gov’t to convert 20 Category B schools to Category A
The government is planning a major expansion of Senior High School infrastructure, with Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu announcing plans to upgrade 20 Category B schools to Category A status and construct 10 new model Category A schools. The initiative is aimed at increasing the number of places available in highly sought-after schools and easing pressure […]
Government plans to convert 20 Category B senior high schools to Category A and construct 10 new model Category A schools, according to Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu. This infrastructure expansion aims to boost capacity in popular schools and alleviate pressure on the Computerised School Selection and Placement System (CSSPS), which faced challenges during the 2026 placement exercise.
The initiative is supported by a $300 million loan from the World Bank under the STARR-J initiative. The Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund) will prioritize infrastructure development in Category A schools under its 2027 funding formula, with an allocation of GH¢250 million to GH¢300 million for expanding these institutions. The Minister emphasized the need to address the concentration of demand in Category A schools, as the rapid growth in enrolments following the Free SHS program outpaced infrastructure development.
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