Full Fixtures for the 2025 NSMQ Preliminary Stage Released — Over 120 Senior High Schools Set for Five Days of Fierce Contest

Ferdinand | EducationGhana | October 20 | Full Fixtures for the 2025 NSMQ Preliminary Stage Released -Over 120 Senior High Schools Set for Five Days of Fierce Contest

The 2025 NSMQ Preliminary Stage fixtures have been released, featuring 120 schools in 49 contests across five days, beginning October 20, 2025.

Primetime Ghana Limited, organisers of the National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ), in partnership with the Ghana Education Service (GES) and GOIL, has officially unveiled the fixtures for the 2025 Preliminary Stage of the national championship. The announcement was made in Accra on Sunday, marking the beginning of preparations for another season of science and mathematics brilliance among Ghana’s top Senior High Schools. The preliminary stage will feature 49 contests involving over 120 schools across the country. The contests will run from Monday, October 20 to Friday, October 24, 2025, across regional centres. Only winners from each contest will qualify for the One-eighth Stage, joining the seeded schools from the 2024 championship.

Day 1: Monday, October 20, 2025

1. Ofori Panyin SHS vs Kpando SHS vs Awe SHS
2. Wovenu SHTS vs KNUST SHS vs Afia Kobi Ampem Girls SHS
3. Kwahu Tafo SHS vs Tarkwa SHS vs Edinaman SHS
4. Tamale Islamic Science SHS vs Kumasi Wesley Girls SHS vs Fafraha Community SHS
5. O’Reilly SHS vs St Andrews SHS vs SDA SHS, Bekwai
6. Amaniampong SHS vs Ola SHS, Ho vs Juaboso SHS
7. Anlo SHS vs Sonrise Christian SHS vs Bawku SHTS
8. Manya Krobo SHS vs Sogakope SHS vs St Joseph’s SHS
9. Kumasi Academy vs St Louis SHS vs Bunkpurugu SHS

Predictions: Analysts expect KNUST SHS, Ofori Panyin SHS, and Kumasi Academy to make strong starts, though emerging challengers like Sonrise Christian SHS and Wovenu SHTS could cause early upsets.

Day 2: Tuesday, October 21, 2025

10. St Thomas Aquinas SHS vs Ngleshie Amanfrom SHS vs Sacred Heart SHS
11. Labone SHS vs St John’s Grammar SHS vs Ghana-Lebanon Islamic SHS
12. Winneba SHS vs Tuobodom SHTS vs EPC Mawuko Girls SHS
13. Vakpo SHS vs Awudome SHS vs Akumfi Ameyaw SHTS
14. Aburi Girls SHS vs Dormaa SHS vs St Mary’s Seminary, Lolobi
15. Oda SHS vs Nsutaman Catholic SHS vs Fijai SHS
16. Sunyani SHS vs Akro SHTS vs Tsito SHTS
17. Notre Dame Girls SHS vs Osei Kyeretwie SHS vs Ghanata SHS
18. Berekum Presbyterian SHS vs Bolgatanga SHS vs T.I. Amass, Salaga
19. Ghana SHS vs Nyakrom SHS vs St Catherine SHS
20. Nifa SHS vs West Africa SHS vs Wa SHS
21. Our Lady of Grace SHS vs Benkum SHS vs Prampram SHS

Predictions: Aburi Girls SHS, St Thomas Aquinas SHS, and Osei Kyeretwie SHS are tipped to lead their groups, while Notre Dame Girls SHS could surprise with a commanding performance.

Day 3: Wednesday, October 22, 2025

22. Aggrey Memorial Zion SHS vs Hohoe E.P. SHS vs Obiri Yeboah SHS
23. University Practice SHS vs Mim SHS vs Ahantaman Girls SHS
24. Abetifi Presbyterian SHS vs Oti Boateng SHS vs Sefwi Wiawso SHS
25. Sekondi College vs Mankranso SHS vs St Joseph Seminary SHS
26. Kumasi High School vs St Mary’s Boys SHS vs Our Lady of Mount Carmel Girls SHS
27. SIMMS SHS vs Kofi Agyei SHS vs Our Lady of Lourdes Girls SHS
28. Abomusu STEM SHS vs Presbyterian SHS, Suhum vs Methodist SHS, Berekum
29. Yilo Krobo SHS vs Adventist SHS, Bantama vs T.I. Amass, Kumasi
30. Archbishop Porter Girls SHS vs Bueman SHS vs Navrongo SHS
31. Krobo Presbyterian Girls SHS vs St Francis Xavier Jnr Seminary vs Business SHS

Predictions: Expect an intense showdown between Kumasi High School and St Mary’s Boys SHS. Archbishop Porter Girls SHS remains a likely winner, while Abetifi Presbyterian SHS may emerge as one of the dark horses.

Day 4: Thursday, October 23, 2025

32. Kumasi Sec Tech vs Bright SHS vs Konongo Odumase SHS
33. Nkwanta Presbyterian SHS vs St Charles Minor Seminary vs Serwaa Kesse Girls SHS
34. Amenfiman SHS vs Shama SHS vs Senya SHS
35. Adidadel College vs Assin State College vs Yaa Asantewaa Girls SHS
36. Abor SHS vs Ashaiman SHS vs Regentropfen SHS
37. Tema Secondary School vs Accra Girls SHS vs Juaboso SHS
38. Mfantsiman Girls SHS vs Oyoko Methodist SHS vs Suhum SHTS
39. Kadjebi Asato SHS vs St Mary’s SHS vs Krachi SHS
40. Mankessim SHTS vs Presbyterian SHS, Bompata vs Adiembra SHS

Predictions: Mfantsiman Girls SHS, Yaa Asantewaa Girls SHS, and Kumasi Sec Tech are projected winners, while Accra Girls SHS could register one of the day’s biggest surprises.

Day 5: Friday, October 24, 2025

41. Okuapeman SHS vs Lapaz Community SHS vs Yendi SHS
42. Armed Forces SHTS vs Tepa SHS vs Kalpohin SHS
43. Effiduase SHS vs Hope College vs Agona SHTS
44. St Paul’s SHS, Denu vs Anum Presbyterian SHS vs Samuel Otu Presbyterian SHS
45. Nandom SHS vs Accra High School vs Lawra SHS
46. Anglican SHS, Kumasi vs Techiman SHS vs Fiaseman SHS
47. Wallahs Academy vs Ejisuman SHS vs Adidome SHS
48. Northern School of Business vs Serwaa Nyarko Girls SHS vs Attafuah SHS
49. Chemu SHTS vs Presby SHS, Adeiso vs Zebila SHTS

Predictions: Anglican SHS, Kumasi, Chemu SHTS, and St Paul’s SHS, Denu are strong favourites to round off the preliminary stage successfully. Accra High School and Tepa SHS may also put up remarkable performances.

Strong Partnerships Behind the 2025 NSMQ

The 2025 NSMQ is proudly sponsored by GOIL, with support from MTN MoMo, Pepsodent, Prudential Life Insurance Ghana, Joy News, RwandAir, and Adansi Travels, among others. The Ghana Education Service continues to play a central role in ensuring that the competition sustains its national impact.

Outlook for the 2025 Championship

This year’s contest promises renewed excitement as more girls’ schools aim to reach the advanced stages. Schools such as Aburi Girls, Yaa Asantewaa, and Mfantsiman Girls are expected to make strong impressions. With the competition returning to full in-person format, anticipation is at an all-time high across campuses and alumni associations nationwide.

Related Links

• 2024 NSMQ Highlights: St Peter’s Triumphs in Style
• Top 10 Girls’ Schools to Watch in NSMQ 2025
• History of NSMQ Finalists (1993–2024)

Related Links

• GES launches 2025 BECE School Selection Guidelines
• Teacher Unions in Ghana: A Complete Overview
• How to Check Your GTLE Results 2025

Related Internal Links

• Akrokerri College of Education Profile (Ranked 1st)
• Presbyterian College of Education, Akropong (Ranked 2nd)
• E.P. College of Education, Amedzope (Ranked 3rd)
• OLA College of Education (Ranked 5th)
• Top 20 Colleges of Education 2025 Overview

Related Links

• Top 20 Colleges of Education in Ghana 2025 Rankings

• Akrokerri College of Education Ranked Best in 2025

• Education in Ghana: Accreditation and Standards

• NSMQ 2025 Regional Hub Navigation

• NSMQ 2025: Full List of Oti Region Schools, Seeded Teams, and Regional Qualifiers

• NSMQ 2025: Full List of Western North Region Schools, Seeded Teams, and Regional Qualifiers

• 2025 SHS Admission Portals: Full List of Senior High and Technical Schools Online

• CSSPS 2025: How to Check Your BECE School Placement Online

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