By Adnan Adams Mohammed
The Deputy Minister of Education, Dr Clement Apaak, has announced that, at about 8:00pm GMT on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, the Computerised School Selection and Placement System (CSSPS) released the results of the 2025 Senior High School (SHS)/Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) placement.
According to Dr. Apaak, a total of 603,328 students sat for the BECE, surpassing last year’s numbers. Out of this number, 590,309 candidates qualified for placement into SHS, SHTS, and TVI across the country.
Placement Figures
Addressing journalists at a press briefing in Accra, Dr. Apaak revealed that 483,800 candidates (82%) have been successfully placed, with 248,038 females (51.4%) and 234,783 males (48.6%). However, 107,509 candidates (18.2%) could not be matched with their initial school choices due to high demand for certain Category ‘A’ schools.
Self-Placement Portal
To address this, the self-placement portal has been activated and is now live. All qualified candidates who were not automatically placed are encouraged to log onto the system and select from schools with available vacancies.
Placement Program Coverage
The placement program covers 724 public SHSs/SHTSs, 233 TVIs, and 70 private SHSs under the pilot Free SHS Programme.
Caution Against Placement Scams
Dr. Apaak cautioned parents and guardians against paying money to any individual, whether a Ministry official or a third party, for placement. Anyone soliciting payment must be reported immediately to the nearest police station or to the Office of the Special Prosecutor.
Support Channels
For further inquiries, the Ministry’s support channels are available:
– Call Center: 0541548223
– WhatsApp: 0244908957
Meanwhile, Dr. Apaak extended warm congratulations to all candidates, whether placed directly or through the self-placement portal, and encouraged parents, teachers, and communities to support students in their educational journey.
