High Schools

NSMQ 2025: Anglican SHS, Kumasi Edge Techiman SHS in a One-Point Thriller at CNC Auditorium

24th October 2025

Ferdinand | EducationGhana | October 24 | NSMQ 2025: Anglican SHS, Kumasi Edge Techiman SHS in a One-Point Thriller at CNC Auditorium

Anglican SHS, Kumasi secured a narrow 46–45 victory over Techiman SHS to qualify for the one-eighth stage of the NSMQ 2025 after a dramatic contest at CNC Auditorium, with Fiaseman SHS finishing third.

CNC Auditorium—NSMQ 2025 Preliminary Stage

In one of the most gripping contests of the NSMQ 2025 Preliminary Stage, Anglican Senior High School, Kumasi triumphed over Techiman SHS by just one point, qualifying for the one-eighth stage of the competition. The tense atmosphere at the CNC Auditorium kept supporters on edge until the final riddle was answered, sealing a dramatic 46–45 victory for the Anglicans.Fiaseman SHS put up a commendable effort but could not match the pace, finishing with 20 points.

Round-by-Round Results

Round	Anglican SHS, Kumasi	Techiman SHS	Fiaseman SHS
Round 1	22 pts	23 pts	14 pts
Round 2	24 pts	27 pts	10 pts
Problem of the Day	5/10	2/10	0/10
Round 4	42 pts	36 pts	20 pts
End of Contest	46 pts	45 pts	20 pts

Round Sponsors:

Round 2 — @Trustur.ai
Problem of the Day — Prudential Life Insurance Ghana
Round 5 (Riddle Bonanza) — GOIL PLC

Contest Overview

The contest opened with Techiman SHS narrowly leading in Round One with 23 points, while Anglican SHS, Kumasi followed closely with 22 points. Fiaseman SHS scored 14 points, showing early strength in biology and general science but struggled with physics-based questions.In Round Two, Techiman extended their lead to 27 points as they showed confidence during the @Trustur.ai Speed Race, while Anglican SHS stayed within reach with 24 points.The tide began to turn during the Problem of the Day, where Anglican SHS outperformed both schools, scoring 5/10, while Techiman managed 2/10 and Fiaseman 0/10. This marked the beginning of an impressive comeback for the Kumasi-based school.By Round Four, the intensity reached its peak. Anglican SHS took a narrow lead with 42 points against Techiman’s 36, while Fiaseman SHS remained at 20. The final @GOIL_gh Riddle Bonanza became the decider, where both Anglican and Techiman answered swiftly and accurately, pushing the scores to 46–45 in favor of Anglican SHS.

Analysis and Highlights

Top Performer: Anglican SHS, Kumasi (Strategic recovery from Round Two deficit)
Toughest Round: Round 5 (Riddle Bonanza) — decided the final one-point victory
Strongest Subject Area: Mathematics and Applied Science (Anglican SHS, Kumasi)
Notable Turnaround: Problem of the Day performance by Anglican SHS

Despite losing their early lead, Techiman SHS displayed remarkable consistency and nearly stole the contest with their accuracy in the riddles. The narrow one-point gap drew applause from the audience, who hailed both schools for their resilience and composure.

Reactions and Implications

Supporters of Anglican SHS, Kumasi erupted in celebration as their school’s name was announced as the winner. Teachers and contestants embraced, marking their qualification to the one-eighth stage of the National Science and Maths Quiz 2025.The contest moderator praised all teams for their competitiveness, noting that the high standard of performance “reflects the growing quality of science education across Ghana’s senior high schools.”Techiman SHS, with 45 points, remains a potential candidate for the highest-scoring runner-up slot, while Fiaseman SHS will look to build on their experience for future editions.

Related Internal Links

How to write and address any form of Letter to the Ghana Education Service HERE

How to write and address an Application for Car Maintenance Allowance as a Teacher HERE

How to write and address an Application for Responsibility Allowance as a Teacher HERE

Check This Out: Top 10 Steps to Register and Write Exams in KATon Computing Training Workshop

Check the SHS Grading System HERE

Download the 2022 basic and SHS Academic Calendar HERE

Check This Out:JUST IN: Coalition of Concerned Teachers sacks acting President King Ali Awudu

Prospective students can also check out the Admission Deadlines for Tertiary Institutions in Ghana as well as their Entry Requirements before Applying.

They can also check the institutions’ cut off pointsandHow to Applyto the various Tertiary Institutions in Ghana as well as the institutions’ Fees Schedulesfor any particular Semester or Year.

ELLIS FERDINAND IS THE 2024 EDUCOM BLOGGER OF THE YEAR

SEND US YOUR STORIES FOR PUBLICATION VIA WHATSAPP NUMBER0206361048

Get the WAEC Marking Schemes HERE

Get theNaCCA/GES Standard-Based Lesson Plans HERE

Get the Ghana Education ServiceNew Standard–Based Scheme of Learning (SOL)HERE

Get the Ghana Education Service New Standard–Based Curriculum HERE

Get the WAEC BECE, WASSCE, NTC Licensure Exam, and Teachers’ Promotion Exam Past Questions HERE

Download the Teachers Guide on SBCand CCP Curriculums HERE

♥Copyright Notice: Content on This Website is Copyright Protected. No Part of this Content should be reproduced without the Consent of the Author(s) or Recognition of the source of the content. © 2025 Ellis Multimedia: EducationGhana.org: All Rights Reserved