Ghana’s Education Access Expands, but Quality Challenges Persist – GSS Report

Education access in Ghana improves, but quality remains uneven – GSS Report
Ghana Statistical Service Report Highlights Progress and Challenges in Education.

The Ghana Statistical Service (GSS), in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, has released a report revealing significant improvements in access to education across the country, though concerns about quality persist.

The Access to and Quality of Basic and Secondary Education in Ghana (2000–2023) report, published on March 25, 2025, analyzes enrolment trends, teacher distribution, and student performance based on data from the Education Management Information System (EMIS).

Enrolment Growth and Challenges

The report highlights substantial enrolment increases at all levels of education. Between 2001 and 2023, the Kindergarten Gross Enrolment Rate (GER) surged from 51% to 122%, while Primary GER rose from 80% to 90%. 

Similarly, Junior High School (JHS) GER increased from 64% to 98%, and Senior High School (SHS) GER tripled from 25% to 72%.

Despite these gains, age-appropriate enrolment remains a concern. Only 66% of children aged 4–5 years are enrolled in kindergarten, while just 47% of those aged 12–14 attend JHS at the expected age.

Gender and Regional Disparities

Gender parity has been achieved at the primary level, but performance gaps persist. In the 2021 WASSCE, boys outperformed girls in Mathematics, with a 70% pass rate compared to 60% for girls. However, girls performed better in English, with a 60% pass rate compared to 50% for boys.

Regional disparities in education quality remain stark. The pupil-to-trained-teacher ratio exceeds 50 in the Northern, North East, and Savannah regions—more than double the 25 recorded in Greater Accra.

Policy Implications and Recommendations

Speaking at the report’s launch during the National Education Forum, Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu emphasized the importance of data-driven policymaking.

“The insights from this report will guide discussions and policy decisions to ensure our education strategies align with national priorities,” he stated.

While Ghana has met targets for gross enrolment and gender parity under the Education Strategic Plan (2018–2030), net enrolment goals remain unachieved.

Government Statistician Prof. Samuel Kobina Annim, Danish Ambassador Tom Noring, and National Education Forum Chairman Prof. K. T. Oduro acknowledged the progress made but stressed the urgent need for greater investment in teacher training, infrastructure, and learning resources.

As a key monitoring tool for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 4 (Quality Education), 5 (Gender Equality), and 10 (Reduced Inequalities), the report underscores both achievements and ongoing challenges, calling for sustained reforms to enhance education quality.


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