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NSMQ 2025 Day 1 Contest 4 Review: O’Reilly SHS Secures Commanding Victory Over St. Andrews and SDA Bekwai

21st October 2025

Ferdinand | EducationGhana | October 21 | NSMQ 2025 Day 1 Contest 4 Review: O’Reilly SHS Secures Commanding Victory Over St. Andrews and SDA Bekwai

O’Reilly Senior High School dominated Contest 4 of the 2025 National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ) preliminaries, scoring 40 points to outclass St. Andrews SHS (31 pts) and SDA SHS, Bekwai (27 pts). The win secures O’Reilly’s advancement to the One-Eighth Stage.

The fourth contest of Day One in the 2025 National Science and Maths Quiz showcased a remarkable performance from O’Reilly Senior High School, who emerged victorious with 40 points, ahead of St. Andrews SHS with 31 points, and SDA SHS, Bekwai with 27 points.For O’Reilly, this was not only a contest but a statement of resurgence. Their display of precision, teamwork, and steady progression through all five rounds reintroduced them as a credible force from the Greater Accra Region.

Round-by-Round Overview

The opening round saw O’Reilly SHS take an early lead with correct responses in Biology and Physics, establishing a small but steady margin. St. Andrews SHS, known for its fast-paced answering style, matched the tempo briefly but struggled with Chemistry-based questions in the Problem of the Day round.Round 3 was decisive. O’Reilly answered back-to-back Physics riddles correctly, extending their lead by six points. SDA SHS, Bekwai gained late momentum but could not close the gap, finishing with a respectable 27 points.By the final bell, O’Reilly SHS had built a comfortable cushion, sealing a confident passage to the next round.

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Performance Highlights

O’Reilly SHS demonstrated balance and discipline, scoring consistently in every round without major penalties.
St. Andrews SHS showed promise in Mathematics but lacked depth in General Science, particularly in the riddle and reasoning segments.
SDA SHS, Bekwai finished strong, improving their score through bonus points and timely buzzer answers, though not enough to challenge the leaders.

Statistical Summary

School	Points	Remark
O’Reilly Senior High School	40	Confident performance; advances to One-Eighth Stage
St. Andrews SHS	31	Strong early showing, lost momentum mid-contest
SDA SHS, Bekwai	27	Late improvement, lacked consistency

Tactical Analysis

O’Reilly’s winning edge came from their calculated answering strategy. Rather than rushing on the buzzer, the team conferred briefly before responding, ensuring precision and minimizing penalties. Their chemistry and communication were notably strong.St. Andrews SHS relied heavily on speed, which initially paid off but led to multiple near-miss errors in the second half. SDA SHS, though slower in pace, displayed commendable persistence, earning crowd approval for correct late-round answers.

Implications for the Next Round

The result places O’Reilly SHS in a promising position heading into the One-Eighth Stage. Their well-rounded team, particularly strong in Physics and Mathematics, could pose a challenge to top-tier schools in future contests.St. Andrews SHS may still qualify as one of the top runners-up if their total score meets the cut-off, while SDA SHS, Bekwai will need stronger showings in subsequent tournaments to remain competitive at this level.

Expert Commentary

According to quiz observers, O’Reilly’s victory signals the growing strength of Accra-based schools outside the traditional powerhouses. Their mix of tactical poise and academic balance mirrors successful strategies used by former finalists such as Achimota and PRESEC.If this form continues, O’Reilly could emerge as one of the surprise packages of the 2025 NSMQ season.

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