The Ghana Education Service (GES) has dismissed reports alleging that fixed cut-off points are being applied in the ongoing Senior High School (SHS) placement exercise.
In a statement, GES clarified that placement is not determined by cut-off scores, but rather by a combination of factors including candidates’ raw marks, school competitiveness, programme demand, aggregate scores, residential preference (day or boarding), and catchment area.
The Service described the widespread claims as false and misleading, cautioning parents, guardians, and candidates against relying on them.
“Anyone relying on such so-called cut-off benchmarks has been misinformed,” the statement stressed.
GES further assured the public that the placement process remains transparent, fair, and merit-based, giving every candidate an equal opportunity to secure a school aligned with their performance and preferences.
Source: Myxyzonline.com
