Achimota School, Opoku Ware School, Aburi Girls, and Keta SHTS emerged victorious in Tuesday’s NSMQ 2025 One-Eighth contests, securing their spots in the quarter-final stage with impressive performances.
The National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ) 2025 continued its One-Eighth Stage contests on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, with several thrilling encounters that saw some of Ghana’s top senior high schools battle fiercely for a place in the quarter-finals.
The day’s contests were marked by intensity, precision, and resilience, as both seeded and unseeded schools demonstrated strong scientific reasoning and teamwork across eight auditoriums.
Mawuli School Opens the Day with a Commanding Win
In the first contest of the day, Mawuli School from the Volta Region secured a decisive victory with 48 points, outperforming Armed Forces SHTS (38 pts) and Berekum Presby SHS (33 pts).
This win places Mawuli School firmly in the quarter-final stage, reinforcing their legacy as a powerhouse in the NSMQ arena.
St. Peter’s Qualifies by a Single Point
The second contest ended in a nail-biting tie as St. Peter’s SHS and Osei Tutu SHS both scored 38 points, narrowly edging Okuapemman School, which trailed with 37 points.
After applying the NSMQ’s tie-breaking rules, St. Peter’s SHS (Persco) advanced to the next stage by virtue of a higher problem-solving accuracy.
Accra Academy, Aburi Girls, and Keta SHTS Impress
Accra Academy delivered a confident performance, amassing 48 points to overcome Aggrey Memorial AME Zion (34 pts) and Kwahu Tafo (26 pts).
Meanwhile, Aburi Girls’ SHS displayed outstanding intellectual teamwork, winning with 56 points ahead of Apam SHS (46 pts) and Konongo Odumase (44 pts) in a close contest.
Keta SHTS also proved formidable, dominating with 56 points, while Chemu SHTS and Accra High School scored 25 and 9 points, respectively.
Opoku Ware and Achimota Dominate with the Day’s Highest Scores
The biggest wins of the day came from Opoku Ware School and Achimota School.
Opoku Ware (“Akatakyie”) showcased their brilliance with a commanding 67 points, defeating Amenfiman SHS (36 pts) and Fijai SHS (30 pts).
In a parallel contest, Achimota School (“Motown”) posted the day’s highest score of 68 points, outclassing Krobo Girls’ Presby (34 pts) and Simms SHS (14 pts).
Both schools advance as strong contenders for the national trophy.
Other Results
- University Practice SHS: 43 pts
Ghana SHS, Koforidua: 38 pts
Winneba SHS: 30 pts - Koforidua Sec. Tech: 38 pts
Ofori Panin SHS: 26 pts
Frafraha Community SHS: 16 pts
What’s Next
With Tuesday’s contests concluded, attention now shifts to the next round of One-Eighth matches as more schools battle for a spot in the NSMQ 2025 Quarter-Finals.
The competition, organized by Primetime Limited and powered by GOIL, PruLife Ghana, and Trustur.ai, continues to celebrate Ghana’s brightest young scientists.
Related Links
- NSMQ 2025 One-Eighth Results – Monday, October 27
- Top NSMQ 2025 Qualifiers and Seeded Schools Announced
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