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NSMQ 2025: 28 Schools Qualify for the One-Eighth Stage as of October 22, 2025

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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.

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