As the 2025 National Science and Maths Quiz heats up, 28 schools have secured qualification to the one-eighth stage, with Ashanti and Eastern Regions leading the pack in outstanding performances across the preliminaries.
UCC, Cape Coast — October 22, 2025
The 2025 edition of the National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ) has entered its most competitive phase yet, as 28 senior high schools have officially advanced to the one-eighth stage following two days of thrilling preliminary contests held across various auditoriums at the University of Cape Coast (UCC).
The preliminary stage, which began on Monday, October 20, has already produced several record-breaking performances and stunning upsets, reaffirming the NSMQ’s tradition of academic excellence, precision, and strategy.
Ashanti and Eastern Regions Dominate the Qualification Table
The Ashanti Region has once again demonstrated its academic might, producing eight qualifiers, including Our Lady of Grace SHS (71 pts), Amaniampong SHS (69 pts), Kumasi High School (67 pts), and Kumasi Academy (59 pts).
The Eastern Region follows closely with six schools, including Ofori Panin SHS, which currently tops the national chart with 79 points, the highest score so far in the competition. Other strong performers from the region include Abetifi Presby SHS, Tafo SHS, Aburi Girls’ SHS, Presby SHS Suhum, and Benkum SHS, one of the top runners-up.
Below is the full list of qualified schools as of October 22, 2025.
✅ Qualified Schools for the One-Eighth Stage
| Rank | School | Score (pts) | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ofori Panin SHS | 79 | Eastern |
| 2 | Our Lady of Grace SHS | 71 | Ashanti |
| 3 | Amaniampong SHS | 69 | Ashanti |
| 4 | Kumasi High School | 67 | Ashanti |
| 5 | West Africa SHS | 65 | Greater Accra |
| 6 | St. Thomas Aquinas SHS | 62 | Greater Accra |
| 7 | Kumasi Academy | 59 | Ashanti |
| 8 | Sogakope SHS | 57 | Volta-Oti Zone |
| 9 | University Practice SHS | 57 | Central |
| 10 | Sunyani SHS | 56 | Bono |
| 11 | Abetifi Presby SHS | 56 | Eastern |
| 12 | Ghana SHS, Tamale | 54 | Northern |
| 13 | Berekum Presby SHS | 53 | Bono |
| 14 | Aggrey Memorial Zion SHS | 53 | Central |
| 15 | Kumasi Sec. Technical SHS | 49 | Ashanti |
| 16 | Aburi Girls’ SHS | 48 | Eastern |
| 17 | KNUST SHS | 46 | Ashanti |
| 18 | Mankranso SHS | 45 | Ashanti |
| 19 | Anlo SHS | 44 | Volta-Oti Zone |
| 20 | Awudome SHS | 43 | Volta-Oti Zone |
| 21 | Kwahu Tafo SHS | 42 | Eastern |
| 22 | O’Reilly SHS | 40 | Greater Accra |
| 23 | Presby SHS, Suhum | 39 | Eastern |
| 24 | Frafraha Community SHS | 37 | Greater Accra |
| 25 | Fijai SHS | 37 | Western |
| 26 | Simms SHS | 36 | Ashanti |
| 27 | Osei Kyeretwie SHS | 35 | Ashanti |
| 28 | Winneba SHS | 33 | Central |
🏅 Top Runner-Up Schools (Awaiting Wildcard Slots)
| School | Score (pts) | Region |
|---|---|---|
| Benkum SHS | 50 | Eastern |
| Oti-Boateng SHS | 50 | Eastern |
| Hohoe E.P SHS | 46 | Volta-Oti |
| Konongo Odumase SHS | 46 | Ashanti |
| Manya Krobo SHS | 43 | Eastern |
These schools may still qualify for the next stage as wildcard entries, depending on the overall national ranking at the close of the preliminary round.
Regional Performance Breakdown
- Ashanti Region – 8 schools
- Eastern Region – 6 schools
- Greater Accra Region – 3 schools
- Central Region – 3 schools
- Volta-Oti Zone – 3 schools
- Bono Region – 2 schools
- Northern Region – 1 school
- Western Region – 1 school
Emerging Trends and Notable Performances
Our Lady of Grace SHS earned the Pepsodent Highest Scorer Award with 71 points, while Benkum SHS achieved a rare 10/10 score in the Prudential Life Insurance Problem of the Day.
Ofori Panin SHS’s 79 points stands as one of the highest preliminary stage scores in recent NSMQ history, rivaling the 2023 record held by Prempeh College.
Sogakope SHS also made history as the highest-scoring Volta-Oti representative, signaling a resurgence of southern zone schools in the competition.
Looking Ahead: The One-Eighth Stage
The qualified schools will now prepare for the One-Eighth Stage, which is expected to begin next week.
Each contest promises higher stakes as seeded schools such as PRESEC-Legon, St. Peter’s SHS, and Opoku Ware School enter the arena.
Analysts predict tough clashes between first-time qualifiers and NSMQ veterans, with the potential for major upsets as seen in recent years.
Internal Links (EducationGhana.org)
- NSMQ 2025 Day 2 Results and Highlights from UCC
- Top 10 Highest Scores in NSMQ 2025 So Far
- NSMQ 2025 Fixtures and Upcoming Contests
External Authoritative Links
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