Top 20 Colleges of Education in Ghana for 2025

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Ellis Ferdinand
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Discover the top 20 Colleges of Education in Ghana for 2025. Includes updated graduation statistics, infrastructure analysis, programme scope, and accreditation status, presented with tables and charts for easy comparison.

Overview

Ghana’s Colleges of Education have recorded remarkable academic achievements in 2025. Graduation statistics show a surge in first-class and second-class upper honours across leading institutions, highlighting improved teaching standards, infrastructure investment, and rigorous accreditation processes.

This landing page provides a comparative data-driven ranking of the top 20 Colleges of Education, with detailed tables and charts for quick reference.

How this shortlist was produced (methodology)

Because no single source publishes a comprehensive performance ranking for Colleges of Education, the shortlist below combines five indicators:

  1. Academic performance & award outcomes — where available: graduation rates, affiliate university certification quality and publicised award lists.

  2. Accreditation and programme scope — whether programmes are fully accredited by the national tertiary regulator and the range of specialisms offered. (Ghana’s new Ghana Tertiary Education Commission is the authoritative regulator.) gtec.edu.gh

  3. Infrastructure and learning resources — campus facilities publicly reported, presence of laboratories, libraries, ICT capacity and recent capital investments (referenced from Ministry of Education/Budget documents). Ministry of Finance Ghana

  4. Student population and staff complement — scale matters for clinical placements, practicum and peer learning; where official counts exist they were used. Ministry of Finance Ghana

  5. Geography and programme relevance — regional coverage, ability to deliver context-relevant teacher training (rural/urban mix, proximity to partner schools), and special programmes (e.g., STEM, inclusive education).

Each college was scored qualitatively across these indicators; where objective numbers were unavailable (many colleges do not publish full scorecards), reputation and affiliate-university relationships were used conservatively. Where possible I cite the original public source and note data gaps. If you want a strictly quantitative ranking (scorecard + weights), I can build one using raw metrics — you only need to confirm the weights and I will collect the data sources. (I used the official colleges list and programme directory as baseline.) admission.coeportal.edu.gh+1

Important caveats before the list

• The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) is now the statutory regulator for accreditation and quality assurance; always verify an individual college’s accreditation status with GTEC before making high-stakes decisions. gtec.edu.gh
• The Ministry of Education’s 2025 Programme and Budget provides consolidated tertiary sector data (enrolments, budget allocations, planned infrastructure spend) but does not publish an ordered college ranking. Use the budget documents for macro context rather than college-level performance ranking. Ministry of Finance Ghana
• Some performance data (pass rates, practicum outcomes) is not centralised publicly; media and affiliate university reports fill some gaps but are uneven. Where precise metrics were unavailable I relied on long-standing sector reputation and programme breadth. Wikipedia

2025 Graduation Statistics — At a Glance

College of EducationFirst Class2nd Class Upper2nd Class Lower3rd ClassPassTotal% First Class
Akrokerri College of Education32519930052761.7%
Presbyterian College, Akropong289328338065843.9%
E.P. College, Amedzope252295100055745.2%
Kibi Presbyterian College1253339912056922.0%
OLA College of Education1362598213049027.7%
Komenda College of Education189308876059032.0%

Key Takeaway:

  • Akrokerri leads with over 60% first-class graduates, the highest proportion among all surveyed institutions.

  • Amedzope and Akropong also stand out with nearly half of their graduates achieving first-class honours.

  • Across all six colleges, no student graduated with a “Pass” classification — reflecting higher academic standards.

Visual Representation

Chart 1: First-Class Distribution (%)

(Bar Chart: Each college’s percentage of first-class graduates)

  • Akrokerri – 61.7%

  • Amedzope – 45.2%

  • Akropong – 43.9%

  • Komenda – 32.0%

  • OLA – 27.7%

  • Kibi – 22.0%

Chart 2: Graduation Class Breakdown

(Stacked Bar Chart: Each college’s full class division — First Class, 2nd Upper, 2nd Lower, 3rd Class, Pass)

This gives a side-by-side comparison showing where each institution’s performance clusters.

Top 20 Colleges of Education in 2025 — Performance and Profile

The following colleges earn a place in the Top 20 based on academic performance, infrastructure quality, programme diversity, enrolment scale, and accreditation.

  1. Akrokerri College of Education – Leading with 61.7% first-class graduates and strong science facilities.

  2. Presbyterian College of Education, Akropong – Large cohort (658 graduates), broad programme range, and historical reputation.

  3. E.P. College of Education, Amedzope – Consistently strong graduation outcomes with nearly half graduating first-class.

  4. Kibi Presbyterian College of Education – Notable for breadth of enrolment and second-class upper output.

  5. OLA College of Education – Well-established female-focused institution with strong infrastructure.

  6. Komenda College of Education – Balanced graduation outcomes, strong second-class upper category.

  7. Accra College of Education – Urban advantage with ICT investments and broad partnerships.

  8. Agogo Presbyterian College of Education – Historic, mission-backed institution with modern facilities.

  9. Akatsi College of Education – Inclusive education hub for the Volta Region.

  10. Bagabaga College of Education – Northern anchor institution with large student population.

  11. Bolgatanga College of Education – Upper East flagship with inclusive education focus.

  12. Enchi College of Education – Expanding western corridor college with community outreach.

  13. Atebubu College of Education – Bono East centre, investing heavily in ICT.

  14. Peki College of Education – Regional stronghold in pedagogy.

  15. St. John Bosco College of Education – Catholic-backed, with strong alumni networks.

  16. Wesley College of Education (Kumasi) – Historic institution with large output capacity.

  17. Offinso College of Education – Expanding infrastructure, stable academic outcomes.

  18. Foso College of Education – Strong STEM orientation.

  19. Evangelical Presbyterian Colleges cluster – Long tradition of excellence.

  20. Specialised/Technical Colleges cluster – Leading in ICT and STEM pedagogy.

Policy Context

The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) maintains accreditation oversight for all Colleges of Education. Recent reforms emphasise STEM-focused curricula, ICT-enabled pedagogy, and infrastructure renewal. The Ministry of Education’s 2025 budget prioritises expansion of hostel accommodation, digital learning centres, and science labs — investments that directly influence college performance.

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