Minister of Education, Mr. Haruna Iddrisu, has directed the formation of a technical team to conduct a comprehensive review of Ghana’s Computerized School Placement System (CSSPS) as part of efforts to enhance transparency, fairness, and efficiency in student placement into Senior High Schools (SHSs).
The initiative, announced during a surprise working visit to Presbyterian Senior High School in Accra, seeks to address growing concerns about irregularities and perceived inequities in the placement process, which annually affects thousands of students and parents across the country.
According to a statement issued by the Ministry’s communication unit, the review will bring together key education stakeholders, including school heads, parents, student representatives, and education policy experts, to ensure that the CSSPS continues to serve the best interests of Ghanaian students.
Mr. Iddrisu noted that while the placement system has improved access to secondary education since its introduction, evolving challenges such as limited school capacity, data inconsistencies, and placement anxiety among students necessitate a technical reassessment.
“The review is intended to strengthen public trust and ensure every student has a fair and transparent opportunity in the placement process,” he emphasized.
During his visit, the Minister interacted with students, teachers, and management of the school to assess their teaching and learning environment, infrastructure, and overall readiness for the 2025/2026 academic year. He commended the staff for their dedication and encouraged continued professionalism in nurturing Ghana’s future leaders.
Mr. Iddrisu reiterated the Ministry’s commitment to upgrading educational infrastructure, improving teaching resources, and reforming administrative systems to make education delivery more equitable and responsive.
Meanwhile, the Ministry extended its best wishes to all first-year students beginning their secondary education journey this week. An estimated 590,000 students across the country reported to their respective schools between October 18 and 20, marking the start of the new academic year.
The CSSPS, introduced in 2005, was designed to ensure a merit-based and automated placement process. However, recent years have seen calls from stakeholders for system improvements to enhance accountability and reduce errors — a gap the Ministry’s latest initiative seeks to close.
