Ghana has achieved a remarkable milestone in its education sector, with the 2023 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) results standing out as the best in the country's history . President Nana Akufo-Addo made this announcement during his final State of the Nation Address in Parliament, highlighting the significant improvements in student performance.
The president credited the success to his government's Free Senior High School (Free SHS) policy and education reforms, which have transformed Ghana's education system since its introduction in 2017. By making secondary education accessible to millions of students, the policy has dismantled the perception that secondary education is a privilege reserved for a select few.
The results show a significant leap in pass rates, with over 50% of candidates achieving A1–C6 in all four core subjects since the first cohort of Free SHS students sat for the WASSCE in 2020.
Key Improvements in Pass Rates:
- English: Pass rates rose from 51.6% in 2016 to 69.52% in 2024.
- Integrated Science: Improved from 48.35% in 2016 to 58.77% in 2024.
- Mathematics: Experienced a significant leap from 33.12% in 2016 to 66.86% in 2024.
- Social Studies: showed steady progress, increasing from 54.5% in 2016 to 71.53% in 2024.
President Akufo-Addo expressed pride in his administration's bold decision to implement Free SHS fully, despite calls for a gradual rollout. He stated that the policy's success has reaffirmed its value and cemented its place as a transformational milestone in Ghana's education system .
As the president prepares to leave office, he expressed optimism that the reforms in secondary education, coupled with investments in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) and STEM, would continue to improve the quality of education and equip Ghanaian youth with the skills needed for the future . With the 2023 WASSCE results marking a sharp improvement in student performance, Ghana's education sector is poised for continued growth and success .
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