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NSMQ 2025 Greater Accra Region: Full List of Schools, Seeded Teams, Girls’ Schools, and Rising Contenders

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Greater Accra Region powers into NSMQ 2025 with seeded giants PRESEC-Legon, Accra Academy, and Achimota. See the complete list of qualifiers, debutants, girls’ schools, and analysis of schools to watch.

Why Greater Accra Is Key in NSMQ 2025

The Greater Accra Region has always been a powerhouse in the National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ), thanks to schools like PRESEC-Legon, the most decorated NSMQ champion of all time. With three seeded schools and several strong qualifiers, the region is poised to make a significant impact in 2025.

👉 See also: National Hub — All 174 Schools for NSMQ 2025

Seeded Schools from Greater Accra

Three Accra-based schools earned seeded status from their performances in NSMQ 2024:

Presbyterian Boys’ Secondary School (PRESEC-Legon) — Record seven-time champions and the undisputed giants of NSMQ.
Accra Academy — Dynamic and consistent, often upsetting bigger names.
Achimota School (MOTOWN) — Known for disciplined contestants and strong alumni support.

These schools will begin their campaigns from the one-eighth stage.

Full List of Greater Accra Region Qualifiers

In addition to the three seeded schools, Greater Accra is sending several zonal winners and runners-up. Below is the full list of 2025 qualifiers from the region:

PRESEC-Legon (seeded)
Achimota School (seeded)
Accra Academy (seeded)
Accra Girls’ SHS
Accra High School
Ashaiman SHS
Chemu SHS
Frafraha Community SHS
Ghanata SHS
Labone SHS
O’Reilly SHS
St. John’s Grammar School
St. Mary’s SHS, Korle Gonno
St. Thomas Aquinas SHS
Tema SHS
West Africa SHS (WASS)

🎓 Top Girls’ Schools

The Greater Accra Region has strong representation from girls’ schools in NSMQ 2025, with a focus on STEM participation:

Accra Girls’ SHS — Known for its resilience in regional qualifiers.
St. Mary’s SHS (Merries) — Regular NSMQ contenders with steady growth.

These schools play a critical role in advancing female participation in STEM competitions.

Regional Powerhouses and Rivalries

PRESEC-Legon remains the ultimate favorite, with unmatched depth and strategy.
St. Thomas Aquinas SHS — NSMQ 2013 champions, with a strong history of upsetting giants.
Accra Academy and Achimota School continue to serve as reliable contenders.
WASS and Chemu SHS are rising schools capable of shocking seeded teams.

New Entrants and Dark Horses

Frafraha Community SHS stands out as a bold entrant into NSMQ nationals, signaling how newer schools are stepping up in Greater Accra.
Ashaiman SHS is another strong challenger from the margins, representing the fast-growing outskirts of Accra.

What’s Next?

The Greater Accra schools will head to Accra for the national championship in October. Seeded schools await their one-eighth stage fixtures, while qualifiers like St. John’s Grammar and Accra High School will battle in the prelims. 👉 Fixtures and official brackets: NSMQ Website 👉 Regional reports: EducationGhana’s NSMQ 2025 coverage

👉 See also:Regional Hub — List of schools according to All Regions for NSMQ 2025

Conclusion

The Greater Accra Region enters NSMQ 2025 with 17 schools, including three seeded giants, multiple female schools, and bold new entrants. With PRESEC-Legon aiming for an eighth title and rivals like Aquinas and Achimota chasing glory, the battle promises high drama.

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