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NSMQ 2025 Day Two: Our Lady of Grace, OKESS, and Aggrey Memorial Lead an Electrifying Day of Science and Strategy

22nd October 2025

Ferdinand | EducationGhana | October 10 | NSMQ 2025 Day Two: Our Lady of Grace, OKESS, and Aggrey Memorial Lead an Electrifying Day of Science and Strategy

Day Two of the 2025 National Science and Maths Quiz preliminaries delivered gripping contests across UCC’s auditoriums, with Our Lady of Grace SHS, Osei Kyeretwie SHS, Berekum Presby SHS, and Aggrey Memorial Zion SHS emerging as dominant forces in their respective fixtures.

Cape Coast, October 21, 2025 — A Day of Rising Scores and Tactical Mastery

The second day of the 2025 National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ) preliminaries at the University of Cape Coast (UCC) produced one of the most competitive and intellectually stimulating rounds yet. With contests running concurrently at CNC Auditorium, SGS Auditorium, and Auditorium 900, the nation witnessed sharp reasoning, speed, and composure from Ghana’s brightest young scientists.From the confident precision of Our Lady of Grace SHS to the calculated teamwork of Osei Kyeretwie SHS (OKESS), the day’s results reaffirmed the depth of academic preparation among participating schools in this year’s championship.

Contest Highlights and Results

CNC Auditorium: Osei Kyeretwie SHS Holds Off Notre Dame Girls and Ghanata SHS

The seventh contest of the preliminaries was as tense as it was tactical. Osei Kyeretwie SHS (OKESS) narrowly defeated Notre Dame Girls’ SHS and Ghanata SHS, finishing with 35 points, against 33 and 29 respectively. Their composure during the @Goil_Official Riddle Bonanza proved decisive, earning them a place in the one-eighth stage.The contest, moderated by Dr. Gladys Odey Shwinger, showcased OKESS’s traditional poise—balancing science fundamentals with quick recall.

SGS Auditorium: Berekum Presby SHS Displays Authority

Earlier in the day, Berekum Presby SHS produced one of the most commanding performances so far, scoring 53 points to defeat Bolgatanga SHS (23 pts) and T.I. AMASS, Salaga (12 pts). The Berekum-based contenders demonstrated both depth and confidence, particularly during the Speed Race and Problem of the Day rounds, maintaining control through to the final bell.Their qualification adds another strong representative from the Bono Region to the advancing pool of contenders.

Auditorium 900: Aggrey Memorial Zion SHS Secures Victory

At Auditorium 900, Aggrey Memorial Zion SHS continued their consistent NSMQ tradition by winning over Hohoe E.P. SHS and Obiri Yeboah SHS. Though the scores were not immediately disclosed, Aggrey’s chemistry and mathematics dominance were evident, keeping them ahead through all four rounds. Their advancement adds another high-performing Central Region school to the one-eighth stage bracket, reinforcing the region’s academic pedigree.

SGS Auditorium: Our Lady of Grace SHS Ends Day with Record Performance

The day’s final contest ended with a standout performance from Our Lady of Grace SHS, who topped the scoreboard with 71 points, the highest recorded score of Day Two. They outpaced Benkum SHS (44 pts) and Prampram SHS (28 pts) with remarkable accuracy in physics and chemistry questions. Their success also earned them the @Pepsodent_Ghana Highest Scorer Award, worth GH₵1,000, crowning a day of excellence.In addition, Benkum SHS earned praise for achieving a perfect 10/10 in the @PruLifeGh Problem of the Day, demonstrating strong conceptual mastery despite finishing second. RELATED CONTESTS

Summary of Day Two Winners

Venue	Winning School	Final Score	Runners-Up
CNC Auditorium	Osei Kyeretwie SHS	35 pts	Notre Dame Girls’ SHS (33 pts), Ghanata SHS (29 pts)
SGS Auditorium (Contest 9)	Berekum Presby SHS	53 pts	Bolgatanga SHS (23 pts), T.I. AMASS Salaga (12 pts)
Auditorium 900	Aggrey Memorial Zion SHS	—	Hohoe E.P. SHS, Obiri Yeboah SHS
SGS Auditorium (Contest 12)	Our Lady of Grace SHS	71 pts	Benkum SHS (44 pts), Prampram SHS (28 pts)

Sponsors and Special Mentions

The @TrusturAI Speed Race, @PruLifeGh Problem of the Day, and @Goil_Official Riddle Bonanza added excitement to each stage of the contest. @Pepsodent_Ghana also continued to motivate contestants through its Highest Scorer Award, which recognizes daily academic brilliance.

Analysis: Trends from Day Two

Day Two revealed several key trends:

Regional Balance: Victories came from the Ashanti, Bono, and Central Regions, showing a competitive spread across Ghana’s educational map.
Improved Accuracy: Contestants displayed stronger precision in Round 2 compared to Day One, suggesting improved adaptation to the new question formats.
Emerging Powerhouses: Schools such as Our Lady of Grace SHS and Berekum Presby SHS are establishing reputations as new NSMQ forces capable of challenging long-time giants.

What Lies Ahead

As the #NSMQ2025 preliminaries continue into Day Three, attention now turns to whether early high-scorers can sustain their form in the one-eighth stage. With schools like OKESS and Our Lady of Grace SHS setting early benchmarks, the competition’s intensity is expected to rise in the coming days.

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