Ghana SHS, Tamale outclassed Nyakrom SHTS and St. Catherine SHS with 54 points in Contest 8 of the 2025 National Science and Maths Quiz preliminaries at Auditorium 900 to qualify for the one-eighth stage.
Strong Start from Ghana SHS, Tamale
Contest 8 of the 2025 National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ) took place at Auditorium 900, featuring Ghana SHS, Tamale, Nyakrom SHTS, and St. Catherine SHS. The competition began with remarkable energy as Ghana SHS, Tamale, took a confident lead right from Round One, amassing 23 points against Nyakrom SHTS’ 13 and St. Catherine SHS’s 8 points.
Momentum Builds Through the Middle Rounds
In the TrusturAI Speed Race (Round 2), Ghana SHS maintained their lead, extending their advantage to 34 points while Nyakrom SHTS and St. Catherine SHS followed with 14 and 8 points, respectively.
The Problem of the Day, proudly sponsored by PruLife Ghana, saw commendable efforts from all schools. Ghana SHS scored 7/10, Nyakrom SHTS scored 8/10, and St. Catherine SHS managed 6/10, showcasing a closely matched round.
Round Four and the GOIL Riddle Bonanza
By Round 4, the competition had clearly shifted in Ghana SHS, Tamale’s favour, with 48 points to Nyakrom SHTS’ 26 and St. Catherine’s 18.
The final GOIL Riddle Bonanza tested the teams’ critical thinking and speed, but Ghana SHS, Tamale, retained their dominance till the end.
Final Scores
| School | Points |
|---|---|
| Ghana SHS, Tamale | 54 |
| Nyakrom SHTS | 26 |
| St. Catherine SHS | 24 |
Ghana SHS, Tamale Advances
With an impressive 54 points, Ghana SHS, Tamale secured qualification to the one-eighth stage of the competition. Their victory was well-deserved, reflecting strong teamwork and consistent performance across all rounds.
Quiz Mistress
The contest was moderated by Dr. Anita Oppong, whose poise and mastery of coordination added flair and precision to the event.
About the NSMQ 2025 Prelims
The NSMQ 2025 Preliminary Stage continues across venues including CNC Auditorium (UCC), SGS Auditorium, and Auditorium 900, featuring top senior high schools nationwide as they compete for advancement to the knockout stages.
Follow EducationGhana.org for real-time updates, round analyses, and exclusive NSMQ coverage.
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