NSMQ 2025: Ashanti Region Girls’ Schools Set for October National Championship

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Ellis Ferdinand
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NSMQ 2024 Day 1 Results: Mfantsiman, Tsito SHTS, Archbishop Porter Girls’ Shine in Preliminary Stage
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Ferdinand | EducationGhana | September 24 | NSMQ 2025: Ashanti Region Girls’ Schools Set for October National Championship

 St. Louis SHS, Yaa Asantewaa Girls’ SHS, Afua Kobi Ampem Girls’ SHS, and Kumasi Wesley Girls’ SHS are representing the Ashanti Region in NSMQ 2025. Learn about their history, strengths, and expectations for the October national championship.

Introduction

The National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ) 2025 is Ghana’s most competitive academic contest, and the Ashanti Region has always been one of its strongest contributors. For the 2025 edition, four leading girls’ schools from the region have qualified to participate in the national championship scheduled for October 2025.These schools are: Together, they highlight Ashanti’s rich tradition of female academic excellence, discipline, and resilience in STEM education.

St. Louis SHS – The Seeded Giants

St. Louis Senior High School (commonly known as “Louisians”) is one of Ghana’s most respected girls’ schools, with a deep history of excellence. Located in Kumasi, the school has produced outstanding results in national competitions and is seeded for NSMQ 2025.
  • NSMQ 2025 Status: Seeded
  • Strengths: Well-resourced science laboratories, experienced quiz team coaches, and supportive alumni
  • Reputation: Known for consistency and confidence in tackling top national schools
As one of Ashanti’s flagbearers, St. Louis is expected to make a deep run in this year’s championship. Read more about Ashanti Region NSMQ schools.

Yaa Asantewaa Girls’ SHS – Queens of Kumasi

Founded in 1951 and named after the legendary Ashanti queen mother, Yaa Asantewaa Girls’ SHS (YAGSS) embodies resilience and leadership. Over the years, it has built a strong NSMQ tradition, consistently reaching the knockout stages.
  • NSMQ 2025 Status: Qualified
  • Strengths: Confidence, discipline, and fearless approach to competition
  • Legacy: A symbol of female empowerment in Ashanti and Ghana at large
YAGSS remains one of the schools to watch at the October championship.

Afua Kobi Ampem Girls’ SHS – The Rising Force

Located in Trabuom, Afua Kobi Ampem Girls’ SHS is one of the fastest-rising girls’ schools in Ghana. Though relatively young compared to its peers, the school has steadily gained recognition for its commitment to STEM and its growing visibility in national competitions.
  • NSMQ 2025 Status: Qualified
  • Strengths: Strong team spirit, growing alumni support, and STEM focus
  • Impact: Represents Ashanti’s expansion of female education beyond Kumasi’s traditional powerhouses
Afua Kobi’s rise reflects the widening pool of talent from the Ashanti Region.

Kumasi Wesley Girls’ SHS – New Generation Contenders

Kumasi Wesley Girls’ SHS, founded by the Methodist Church, continues to grow as a reputable academic institution. Though not as historically dominant as St. Louis or Yaa Asantewaa, the school has shown resilience and progress in recent NSMQ contests.
  • NSMQ 2025 Status: Qualified
  • Strengths: Methodist tradition of discipline, hard work, and academic progress
  • Prospects: Poised to build a stronger record at this year’s contest

Learn more about girls’ schools at NSMQ 2025.

Regional Significance

Ashanti Region stands out as the only region sending four girls’ schools to the NSMQ 2025 national stage. Their presence underscores:
  • The region’s dominance in female STEM representation.
  • A strong balance between established giants (St. Louis, Yaa Asantewaa) and rising contenders (Afua Kobi, Kumasi Wesley Girls’).
  • The importance of alumni and community support in preparing schools for competitive platforms.
The region is therefore positioned as a major player in the October championship, with realistic chances of seeing its girls’ schools advance to the later rounds.

October 2025 National Championship

The NSMQ 2025 National Championship is set for October 2025, where Ashanti’s girls’ schools will compete alongside other top schools nationwide. With St. Louis SHS already seeded and the others brimming with determination, Ashanti has one of the strongest female representations in this year’s contest.

Follow updates on the NSMQ 2025 fixtures and results.

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Conclusion

The Ashanti Region continues to demonstrate its strength in education, sending four top girls’ schools—St. Louis SHS, Yaa Asantewaa Girls’ SHS, Afua Kobi Ampem Girls’ SHS, and Kumasi Wesley Girls’ SHS—to the NSMQ 2025 national championship in October.These schools represent a blend of tradition, resilience, and rising ambition, proving that female education in STEM is thriving in Ghana’s educational heartland. Their journey at NSMQ 2025 will not only be about winning but also about inspiring thousands of Ghanaian girls to pursue science and mathematics with confidence. 
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