The Ghana School Quality Index
One independent score for school quality.
GSQI condenses everything that matters about a school — academics, teaching, safety, facilities, value and trust — into a single 100-point score you can compare across any two schools in Ghana. Independently assessed. Never for sale.
What we measure
Ten categories, openly weighted
Every school is scored 0–100 in each category. Weights reflect what parents tell us matters most — and they are the same for every school, public or private.
01
Academic Quality
15% of overall score
02
Teaching Quality
15% of overall score
03
Leadership and Governance
10% of overall score
04
Student Welfare and Safety
12% of overall score
05
Infrastructure and Facilities
10% of overall score
06
Parent Satisfaction
10% of overall score
07
Value for Money
8% of overall score
08
Innovation and Digital Learning
8% of overall score
09
Community Trust
6% of overall score
10
Admissions Transparency
6% of overall score
Reading the score
Score bands & stars
| GSQI Score | Band | Stars |
|---|---|---|
| 90 – 100 | Excellent | |
| 80 – 89 | Very Good | |
| 65 – 79 | Good | |
| 50 – 64 | Needs Improvement | |
| Below 50 | Priority Improvement |
Levels of confidence
The four rating statuses
Status 1
Not yet assessed
The school has no GSQI score yet. Profiles remain fully browsable while assessment is pending.
Status 2
Data-based preliminary score
An initial score built from public data — examination results, registration records and moderated parent feedback — before any site visit.
Status 3
GSQI Verified
Our team has verified the school's key facts (registration, fees, facilities, staffing) through documents and a verification visit.
Status 4
Full GSQI assessment completed
The gold standard: a multi-day on-site inspection with lesson observations, parent surveys and evidence review across all ten categories.
Behind every score
How an assessment happens
1. Data collection
We gather examination results, NaSIA/GES registration records, fee schedules, staffing data and moderated parent reviews.
2. Verification
Assessors cross-check the school's claims against documents and public records, and interview school leadership remotely.
3. On-site assessment
Trained assessors visit the campus: lesson observations, facility inspections, safeguarding checks and parent surveys.
4. Published report
Category scores are weighted into the overall GSQI Score and published with strengths, improvement areas and evidence sources.
Our independence promise
No school can pay for a GSQI score — full stop. Schools can subscribe to Premium or Gold plans for profile tools, photos and enquiry features, but pricing and quality assessment are run by separate teams behind a strict firewall. A Gold-plan school with weak teaching will score lower than a Free-plan school with excellent teaching, every time.
Suspect a conflict of interest? Report it confidentially via our contact page.
Questions parents ask
GSQI frequently asked questions
Can a school pay to improve its GSQI score?
No — never. GSQI assessments are run by a dedicated quality team that is completely separate from our commercial services. Premium and Gold plans buy profile tools and visibility features, but they have zero influence on GSQI scores, star bands or rating placement.
How often are schools re-assessed?
Fully assessed schools are reviewed at least every 12–24 months, and sooner if we receive credible reports of significant change. Every published report shows its assessment date and next review date.
Who carries out the assessments?
GSQI inspectors are experienced Ghanaian educators and school-improvement professionals trained on our published assessment framework. Every report is quality-checked by a second reviewer before publication.
My child's school has no score. Does that mean it's a bad school?
Not at all. "Not yet assessed" simply means we haven't scored the school yet — Ghana has tens of thousands of schools and we are assessing them progressively. Parent reviews and verified profile data are still available to help you decide.
Can a school appeal its score?
Yes. Schools can request a review with supporting evidence within 30 days of publication. Appeals are handled by assessors not involved in the original assessment.
How is the overall score calculated?
Each of the ten categories is scored 0–100, multiplied by its weight, and the weighted results are combined into a single 100-point score. The weights are published openly on this page.
For schools
Ready to show parents your quality?
Claim your profile and request a GSQI assessment. Assessment scheduling is free of charge for all schools — and remember, the result can never be bought, only earned.