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Top 10 Science Schools in Ghana 2025 – Rankings & Structure Guide

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Looking for the best senior high schools with strong science programs? Here’s a verified top 10 list for 2025, based on NSMQ results and national exam rankings—ideal for aspiring science students.

1. PRESEC Legon (Presbyterian Boys’ Secondary School), Greater Accra

2025 Rank: #1 in Science & Maths nationwide

Why It Ranks: Deep science curriculum, well-equipped labs, strong NSMQ track record (690 pts).

Ideal For: Students aiming for rigorous academic and competitive excellence.

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2. Prempeh College, Kumasi, Ashanti

Rank: #2 nationwide, 620 pts

Strengths: Legacy of NSMQ wins, excellent teacher-student ratios and labs.

Ideal For: Balanced academics and co-curricular leadership.

3. Adisadel College, Cape Coast, Central

Rank: #3, 572 pts

Highlights: Strong science and ICT integration; consistently high WASSCE performance.

Ideal For: Comprehensive academic and character development.

4. Mfantsipim School, Cape Coast

Rank: #5, 515 pts

Highlights: Historic school with modern labs and STEM clubs; strong NSMQ finishes.

Ideal For: Students wanting robust academics in a heritage environment.

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5. Opoku Ware School, Kumasi

Rank: #6, 470 pts

Strengths: Elite boarding school with specialized science labs; strong NSMQ presence.

Ideal For: Students seeking boarding with academic excellence.

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6. St. Augustine’s College, Cape Coast

Rank: #8, climbed from #12

Highlights: Catholic missionary school with advanced science labs and computing facilities.

Ideal For: Students needing strong STEM foundation with values-based environment.

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7. Keta SHTS, Volta Region

Best STEM school outside top legacy list; ranked among NSMQ top 20

Strengths: Robust science labs, app development, NSMQ success.

Ideal For: Tech-oriented rural students.

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8. Accra Academy, Greater Accra

NSMQ top 20 with excellent science labs and ICT centre

Highlights: Coding clubs, robotics programs, ICT resources.

Ideal For: Day scholars wanting strong STEM with peer collaboration.

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9. KNUST Senior High School, Kumasi

Affiliated with KNUST; top-rated science and technical institution

Highlights: Engineering-focused labs and STEM-specific programs.

Ideal For: Students interested in engineering and applied sciences pathways.

10. Tamale Islamic Science SHS (TISSEC), Northern Region

Strengths: Modern science labs, tech workshops, northern regional prominence.
Ideal For: Students from Northern Ghana seeking STEM excellence.

Why Rankings Matter

Exam Performance: Based on NSMQ & WASSCE science scores.
Infrastructure: Schools with strong labs, ICT centres, and STEM clubs top the list.
Geographic Variety: Includes Accra, Kumasi, Cape Coast, Volta, and Northern zones.
Leadership Development: Strong records in debates, quizzes, and national competitions.

How to Choose the Right School

Academic Goals: NSMQ and WASSCE performance indicates science rigor.
Facilities: Look for labs, ICT resources, and STEM clubs.
Environment: Boarding vs day; co-ed vs single-gender.
Distance & Commute: Consider boarding for far-away provinces.
Co-curricular Engagement: Opportunities in robotics, coding, debates, etc.

Top 10 Science Schools in Ghana 2025 – Rankings & Structure Guide

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