A 14-year-old girl from Lambussie in the Upper West Region, Kpetaah Rejoice, is appealing to the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) and the Computerised School Selection and Placement System (CSSPS) to urgently release her pending Mathematics result and correct her wrong school placement.
Rejoice, a former pupil of Royal Star Community School in Nandom, fears her dream of becoming a lawyer may be slipping away as she remains stranded at home while her peers report to school for the 2025/2026 academic year.
Outstanding Maths Result Keeps Girl from School
The bright 14-year-old excelled in her Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE), securing:
- English – Grade 1
- Dagare – Grade 1
- Career Technology – Grade 1
- Social Studies – Grade 2
- R.M.E. – Grade 2
- Science – Grade 3
- French – Grade 3
- Creative Arts – Grade 4
However, her Mathematics paper remains withheld without explanation, making it impossible for her to complete the admission process into her preferred Senior High School.
Wrong School Placement Adds to Frustration
The CSSPS system has further compounded her woes by placing her at Wenchi Senior High School, a school she never selected, with a mysterious aggregate of 54, a result that neither she nor her school recognizes.
Rejoice’s mother, Madam Agnes Tang, and the management of Royal Star Community School say all efforts to get clarity from the regional WAEC office have failed. They are now calling for immediate intervention from the Ministry of Education.
“We’ve tried everything we can. My daughter worked hard and deserves a fair chance. It’s heartbreaking to see her at home while others are in school,” Madam Tang lamented.
WAEC Responds, Promises Action
When contacted, the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) expressed shock over the CSSPS aggregate, insisting that they have not yet released the complete results for candidates whose papers are pending.
WAEC acknowledged that several students’ results are currently under review but assured that all pending cases will be resolved within the stipulated period.
“We are aware of some pending results this year, including cases like Rejoice’s, and we are working to resolve them as soon as possible,” a WAEC official confirmed.
Calls for Urgent Government Intervention
With the new academic year starting on October 21, 2025, Rejoice’s future hangs in the balance. Education advocates and parents have since renewed calls for a transparent and efficient CSSPS system to prevent similar incidents that could jeopardize students’ academic futures.
Rejoice’s case sheds light on the growing challenges in Ghana’s school placement and examination systems, calling into question the fairness and accuracy of the current process.
“This should never happen to any child,” said the headteacher of Royal Star Community School. “A single delay or error can destroy years of hard work.”
As the situation unfolds, many are watching closely to see if WAEC and the Ministry of Education will act swiftly to ensure that Rejoice, and other affected students, are given the chance to pursue their dreams without further delay.
