The Catholic Bishops’ Conference is pushing for the implementation of its decision to reserve 20 per cent of admissions to Catholic mission schools for Catholic candidates.
The Bishops say the decision was reached at the National Catholic Education Forum in Koforidua in 2025 and is therefore not a new proposal.
In a statement, the Bishops argue that the arrangement will enable the Church to maintain a meaningful number of Catholic students in mission schools and support the religious and moral formation that forms part of the schools’ identity.
The Bishops’ Conference insists, however, that the proposed reservation must be administered transparently through the appropriate Boards of Governors and diocesan education offices, be subject to annual audits and strictly prohibit the exchange of money.
The Bishops have consequently instructed the National Catholic Secretariat’s education office to prepare a plan for implementing the 20 per cent reservation across Catholic mission schools.
They are also urging the government and Churches to conclude and sign the long-discussed agreement on the management of mission schools.
The agreement, they say, should clearly define responsibilities for admissions, governance, appointment of head teachers, religious and moral formation, discipline, infrastructure and accountability, while protecting the distinct identity of mission schools.
The Bishops are further calling for greater investment in schools, teachers, laboratories and learning materials to improve educational quality across the country and reduce pressure on the most sought-after schools.
