64.7% of Ghanaians say double-track system has lowered SHS education quality – IEA poll
A new nationwide poll by the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) has found that 64.7% of Ghanaians believe the double-track system has negatively affected the quality of Senior High School (SHS) education. The poll, conducted in August 2026, also showed that 54.3% of respondents support the government’s intention to borrow funds to construct additional SHS […]
A nationwide poll conducted by the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) in August 2026 reveals that 64.7% of Ghanaians believe the double-track system has negatively impacted Senior High School (SHS) education quality. The poll surveyed 1,062 respondents across all 16 regions of Ghana, assessing public perceptions of the double-track system's impact and attitudes towards government borrowing for additional school infrastructure.
Although 54.3% of respondents supported the government's intention to borrow funds to construct more schools, 60.8% of those who found the system to have lowered education quality also supported the borrowing plan. However, 38.4% of respondents from this group opposed additional borrowing due to concerns over Ghana's high public debt.
The IEA suggests that the majority's support for borrowing may be a response to the strain on existing SHS infrastructure caused by the Free SHS policy, which has led to high enrolment levels.
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