STEM Schools You Should Know in Volta & Oti Regions (2025)

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Ferdinand | EducationGhana | July 02 | STEM Schools You Should Know in Volta & Oti Regions (2025)


Explore top STEM-focused Senior High and Model Schools in the Volta and Oti Regions of Ghana. Discover their programs, infrastructure, affiliations, and opportunities for students interested in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM).

Why STEM Education in Volta & Oti Matters

As Ghana’s educational landscape shifts towards technology and innovation, the Volta and Oti regions are emerging as promising hubs for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education. With government investment in model schools and digital learning, students in these regions now have a real opportunity to pursue world-class science and tech careers, without having to relocate to Accra or Kumasi.

Whether you’re a BECE graduate, a parent, or an education stakeholder, here are the top STEM schools in the Volta and Oti Regions you should seriously consider in 2025.

Top STEM Schools in Volta and Oti Regions (2025)

1. Keta Senior High Technical School (KETASCO)

📍 Location: Keta, Volta Region
🎓 Type: Mixed Day & Boarding
🧪 Specialisation: General Science, Technical, and ICT
🛠️ Key Facilities: Modern science resource center, ICT lab, solar-powered classrooms
🏆 Highlights: National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ) semifinalists in multiple years; strong robotics and engineering clubs
💡 What Makes it Great: Emphasis on practical science learning and inter-regional STEM competitions.

2. Mawuli School – Ho

📍 Location: Ho, Volta Region
🎓 Type: Mixed Boarding
🧪 Specialisation: General Science & Agricultural Science
💡 Affiliation: Collaborates with UHAS and HTU for science seminars
🏫 Facilities: Upgraded labs, Wi-Fi-enabled STEM center
🔬 What Makes it Great: Strong record in WASSCE science scores, leadership in climate science projects

3. Oti Senior High Technical School – Dambai

📍 Location: Dambai, Oti Region
🎓 Type: Mixed Boarding
⚙️ Specialization: General Science, Technical Drawing, Electricals
🚀 Highlights: Among Ghana’s newly designated STEM-focused SHSs
🛠️ Infrastructure: Beneficiary of GoG/World Bank STEM upgrade project
📌 What Makes it Great: Rising STEM hub in the Oti Region with a focus on electromechanical innovation.

4. Bishop Herman College – Kpando

📍 Location: Kpando, Volta Region
🎓 Type: Boys’ Boarding School
🧬 Specialization: General Science & Elective Maths
🔭 Achievements: Excellent WASSCE performance in Physics and Chemistry
🧑‍🔬 Notable Alumni: Engineers, doctors, and national leaders
🔧 What Makes it Great: High academic discipline and mentorship in STEM professions

5. OLA Girls’ SHS – Ho

📍 Location: Ho, Volta Region
🎓 Type: Girls’ Boarding School
🧪 Specialization: General Science, Home Economics (Science-focused)
💡 Strength: Promotes women in STEM through coding boot camps and Girls-in-ICT partnerships
💻 Facilities: Digital STEM lab and science media production room
🎯 What Makes it Great: Empowering female scientists and innovators with practical skills

6. Peki Senior High School (PESEC)

📍 Location: Peki, Volta Region
🎓 Type: Mixed Day/Boarding
🧪 Focus Areas: General Science, Agriculture, ICT
🚜 Programs: Smart agriculture and environmental science
📈 STEM Footprint: Supported under the STEM capacity-building programme
💡 What Makes it Great: STEM integration in agricultural entrepreneurship and sustainability

7. Have Technical Institute (TVET Pathway)

📍 Location: Have, Afadzato South, Volta Region
⚙️ Type: Mixed TVET School
🧰 Programs: Electrical Engineering, ICT Systems, Electronics
📍 TVET Advantage: Hands-on certification plus transition to HTU & Accra Technical University
💡 What Makes it Great: Ideal for students seeking technical and job-ready STEM career

Download the 2025 list of STEM schools for school selection. 

 

✅ What to Look for When Choosing a STEM School

CriteriaWhy It Matters
Modern LabsEssential for practical Physics, Chemistry, Biology & ICT
Qualified STEM TeachersExperienced mentors boost student interest & understanding
Digital InfrastructurePromotes e-learning, coding, AI, and robotics exposure
Industry LinkagesOffers mentorship & career pathways after SHS
Gender-Inclusive ProgramsSupports girls in traditionally male-dominated STEM fields

Key STEM Opportunities in Volta & Oti

  • Girls-in-ICT Training Camps (MOCDTI, MTN, GIFEC)

  • STEM Capacity-Building by Ministry of Education & World Bank

  • Partnerships with UHAS, Ho Technical University, and KNUST

  • TVET/SHS Hybrid Programs for employable science and engineering skills

Did You Know?

  • The Volta Region hosted the 2025 Girls-in-ICT Celebration, where Wosilatu Mohammed from Akatsi Practice School was crowned the overall national winner.

  • HTU (Ho Technical University) ranked #1 Technical University in Ghana in the 2025 Times Higher Education Impact Rankings.

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 Final Tip for Students & Parents:

🔹 Start early by identifying SHSs with strong science track records
🔹 Attend STEM fairs and exhibitions held by GES and partners
🔹 Ask about Wi-Fi, smart boards, and science competition exposure when choosing a school
🔹 Consider TVET + SHS schools for hands-on + academic options

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Ellis Ferdinand is a Journalist, Blogger and Founder of Ellis Multimedia, a parent company of EducationGhana.org, an Online Education News Blog, PoliticsGhana.com and GhanaNaija.net.Ellis Ferdinand is a Graduate of Accra College of Education and the University of Cape Coast, where he obtained a Diploma In Basic Education and a Bachelor of Education in Accounting. He is currently Reading his Master of Philosophy in Curriculum and Pedagogic Studies at the University of Education, Winneba in Ghana.Ellis Ferdinand won Blogger of the Year at the 2018 National Students’ Awards and was also adjudged 14th Best Ghanain Blogger in 2018 among the Top 50 Ghanaian Bloggers of 2018.He introduced the Concept of Education Blogging in Ghana in 2014 with his famous blog EducationGhana.net. now EducationGhana.orgHis Blog won Best Media Promoting Education in 2017, 2018 and 2019 respectively, an Award organized by Neogenics Education Consult.In 2019, He adjudged the Most Promising West African Blogger of the Year in Nigeria. He won Writer of the Year at the 2021 EDUCOM AWARDS
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