12 Best WASSCE-Performing Senior High Schools to Receive GH¢2 Million Each – Haruna Iddrisu

According to MyJoyOnline on Saturday, November 14, 2026, the Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has announced that 12 of Ghana’s best-performing Senior High Schools (SHSs) in the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) will each receive GH¢2 million from the Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund).

The announcement forms part of activities marking the 150th anniversary of Mfantsipim School, one of Ghana’s oldest and most respected secondary schools.

The financial support is expected to reward academic excellence among senior high schools and encourage institutions across the country to maintain high educational standards.

Speaking during the anniversary celebrations, Haruna Iddrisu explained that the government recognised the importance of investing in schools that continue to demonstrate outstanding academic performance.

Under the arrangement, each of the 12 selected schools will receive GH¢2 million, bringing the total financial commitment to GH¢24 million.

The initiative is also expected to provide the beneficiary institutions with additional resources to improve their educational facilities, strengthen teaching and learning and create a better environment for students.

Ghana’s secondary education system has experienced significant changes over the years, with successive governments introducing policies aimed at improving access, infrastructure and the quality of education.

However, concerns about inadequate facilities, overcrowded classrooms, teaching and learning materials and other challenges continue to affect some schools.

The GETFund allocation is therefore expected to provide additional support to selected institutions while recognising their achievements in national examinations.

Mfantsipim School, which is celebrating its 150th anniversary in 2026, holds a special place in Ghana’s educational history.

Established in 1876 in Cape Coast, the institution has produced several prominent personalities who have contributed to the country’s development in politics, education, business and other professional fields.

The anniversary celebration provides an opportunity to reflect on the school’s contribution to Ghana’s educational development and its role in shaping generations of students.

The announcement by the Education Minister has also renewed discussions about the importance of rewarding academic excellence and ensuring that financial investments in education produce meaningful results.

For the beneficiary schools, the GH¢2 million allocation could provide an important opportunity to address some of their institutional needs and improve the quality of education they offer.

Meanwhile, the decision is expected to attract attention from other senior high schools, particularly those working towards improving their performance in future WASSCE examinations.

The initiative highlights the government’s intention to recognise outstanding academic achievements while encouraging schools to continue pursuing excellence.

As Ghana celebrates Mfantsipim’s 150-year journey, the proposed financial support also brings attention to the importance of investing in institutions that contribute to the country’s educational progress.

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