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NSMQ 2025: Meet the New Entrants Shaking Up the National Science and Maths Quiz

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Fifteen schools have entered the National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ) for the first time in 2025. Discover the full list of new entrants, their regions, and what their debut means for Ghana’s biggest academic competition.

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The National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ) 2025 has welcomed a fresh wave of competition as 15 new schools qualify for the prestigious national stage. These schools, many from technical and STEM-focused backgrounds, represent a new chapter in the history of Ghana’s most-watched academic contest.The inclusion of these schools is not just symbolic. It demonstrates how Ghana’s educational landscape is evolving, giving new institutions the opportunity to compete against giants like PRESEC-Legon, Prempeh College, and Wesley Girls’ High School.Here is a full breakdown of the new entrants, their regional spread, and their potential impact.

Full List of NSMQ 2025 New Entrants

Abomusu STEM Senior High School
Agona Senior High Technical School (Agona SHTS)
Akro Senior High Technical School (Akro SHTS)
Anum Presbyterian Senior High School
Attafuah Senior High Technical School (Attafuah SHTS)
Juaboso Senior High School
Mankessim Senior High Technical School (Mankessim SHTS)
Ngleshie Amanfro Senior High School
Nyakrom Senior High Technical School (Nyakrom SHTS)
Our Lady of Lourdes Girls’ Senior High School
Prampram Senior High School
Adeiso Presbyterian Senior High School
Senya Senior High School
T.I. Ahmadiyya Senior High School, Salaga (T.I. AMASS, Salaga)
Wovenu Senior High Technical School

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

Regional Distribution of New Entrants

Eastern Region: Abomusu STEM SHS, Akro SHTS, Anum Presby SHS, Attafuah SHTS, Adeiso Presby SHS
Central Region: Agona SHTS, Mankessim SHTS, Nyakrom SHTS, Senya SHS
Western North Region: Juaboso SHS
Greater Accra Region: Ngleshie Amanfro SHS, Prampram SHS
Volta Region: Our Lady of Lourdes Girls’ SHS, Wovenu SHTS
Savannah Region: T.I. AMASS, Salaga

This spread reveals a healthy balance across the country, with the Eastern and Central Regions producing the highest number of new qualifiers.

Spotlight on Selected New Entrants

Abomusu STEM SHS (Eastern Region)

One of Ghana’s flagship STEM schools, Abomusu’s debut signals the growing influence of science and technology institutions in the NSMQ. Their participation reflects government investment in STEM education and the potential to nurture future innovators.

Our Lady of Lourdes Girls’ SHS (Volta Region)

This all-girls school is making history as one of the few new female institutions to qualify for the NSMQ in recent years. Their entry is a boost for girls’ education and gender representation in a competition historically dominated by boys’ schools.

Juaboso SHS (Western North Region)

Western North, one of Ghana’s newest regions, now has Juaboso SHS carrying its hopes on the national stage. Their qualification is significant as it signals the rise of smaller regional schools challenging the dominance of traditional powerhouses.

T.I. AMASS, Salaga (Savannah Region)

The Ahmadiyya brand has produced strong contenders in Kumasi and elsewhere. Salaga’s debut marks an expansion of this tradition and could inspire other schools in the Savannah Region to aim higher academically.

👉 See also: NSMQ 2025: Full List of Seeded Schools across Ghana

What New Entrants Mean for NSMQ 2025

The NSMQ has traditionally been dominated by established schools with long histories of participation, like PRESEC-Legon (8-time champions), Prempeh College (5-time champions), and St. Augustine’s College (2-time champions).The arrival of 15 new entrants changes the narrative in several ways:

Inclusivity: Schools from emerging regions like Savannah and Western North are now represented, giving the competition more national balance.
STEM and Technical Education: With the entry of STEM-focused and technical schools, the competition reflects Ghana’s changing educational priorities.
Girls’ Participation: The inclusion of Our Lady of Lourdes Girls’ SHS strengthens the visibility of female students in science and mathematics.
Unpredictability: New entrants bring fresh energy and unpredictability, often springing surprises in the early rounds against established giants.

The Road Ahead

As the competition unfolds, all eyes will be on how these schools perform in the face of experienced seeded schools. While winning the championship in their debut year may be ambitious, their very presence has already expanded the horizon of what is possible in the NSMQ.In the long term, these schools could inspire a new wave of academic enthusiasm in their regions. Success stories from their participation could lead to improved investment in teaching, science labs, and student motivation.

Conclusion

The 2025 National Science and Maths Quiz will not just be remembered for the seeded giants but also for the 15 new entrants who have added colour, diversity, and anticipation to the contest. From Abomusu STEM SHS in the Eastern Region to Wovenu SHTS in the Volta Region, these schools remind us that academic excellence is not the preserve of a few but a growing aspiration across Ghana.The journey has just begun for these institutions, but their debut is already a victory for their students, communities, and Ghana’s education system.

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