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The West Africa Examination Council (WAEC) has officially released the provisional results of the 2023 Ghana-only version of the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for school candidates. In a press statement dated December 18, 2023, WAEC announced the availability of login details for school heads to access their candidates’ results.
II. Record Performance
This release marks a significant achievement, boasting the best results in the last four years, covering the period from 2020 to 2023, according to the performance statistics disclosed by WAEC.
III. Online Accessibility
Candidates eager to view their results can access them online through the Council’s official website, providing a convenient and speedy way to check individual outcomes.
IV. Learning Support Materials Issue
However, not all candidates received positive news. WAEC reports that the results of 4,878 candidates have been blocked due to their failure to return learning support materials supplied by their schools. Affected candidates are advised to contact their respective schools promptly.
V. Caution Against Fraud
WAEC issued a cautionary note to all stakeholders, urging vigilance against fraudsters who may promise result upgrades for a fee. The council emphasizes the security and authenticity of its results, recommending the use of the WAEC results verification system and QR code for result authentication.
VI. Examination Malpractices
Addressing examination malpractices, WAEC disclosed that subject results of 3,647 candidates were canceled for bringing foreign materials, such as prepared notes, textbooks, and printed material, into examination halls. Additionally, the entire results of 839 candidates faced cancellation due to possession of mobile phones during exams.
VII. Withheld Results
Further complicating matters, WAEC has withheld the subject results of 4,280 candidates and the entire results of 1,005 candidates for various suspected offenses, pending further investigations.
VIII. Increased Candidate Participation
On a positive note, the total number of candidates for the 2023 WASSCE increased by 5.8% compared to the previous year, with a total of 448,674 candidates from 975 schools participating.
IX. Top 20 Ranking Schools
The release also included a list of the top 20 ranking schools in the 2023 WASSCE in Ghana, showcasing their average percentages of passes.
- St James Seminary Senior High School
- Average Percentage of Passes: 98.80%
- ST Francis Xavier Junior Seminary
- Average Percentage of Passes: 94.97%
- Opoku Ware Senior High School
- Average Percentage of Passes: 88.23%
- Wesley Girls Senior High School
- Average Percentage of Passes: 87.60%
- Holy Child Senior High School
- Average Percentage of Passes: 87.53%
- Adisadel College
- Average Percentage Of Passes: 86.31%
- St Peter’s Senior High School
- Average Percentage of Passes: 84.81%
- Augustine’s College
- Average Percentage Of Passes: 83.06
- St John Teye Memorial Institute
- Average Percentage of Passes: 81.96%
- Notre Dame Seminary Snr. High School
- Average Percentage of Passes: 81.64%
- St Rose’ Senior High School
- Average Percentage Of Passes: 81.59%
- St Louis’ Snr. High School
- Average Percentage Of Passes: 81.25%
- Saviour Senior High School
- Average Percentage of Passes: 80.79%
- Mfantsipim School
- Average Percentage Of Passes: 79.03%
- Presec Legon Boys’ Snr. High School
- Average Percentage of Passes: 78.08%
- Galaxy International School
- Average Percentage Of Passes: 77.46%
- Prempeh College
- Average Percentage Of Passes: 76.63%
- Berekum Star Senior High School
- Average Percentage of Passes: 75.94%
- Pope John Senior High School
- Average Percentage of Passes: 75.83%
- Aburi Girls’ Snr. High School
- Average Percentage of Passes: 74.46%
Detailed information on the rankings of the remaining schools in the top 20 is available on the WAEC official website.
X. Conclusion
In conclusion, the release of the 2023 WASSCE results for Ghana showcases both triumphs and challenges. While some candidates celebrate their achievements, others grapple with the consequences of malpractices and withheld results. The increased candidate participation reflects a growing commitment to education. It is crucial for stakeholders to heed WAEC’s caution against fraud and for candidates to use the provided tools for result authentication.
