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NSMQ 2025 Northern Region: Seeded Teams, Qualifiers, Girls’ Schools, and Schools to Watch

22nd September 2025

Ferdinand | EducationGhana | September 22 | NSMQ 2025 Northern Region: Seeded Teams, Qualifiers, Girls’ Schools, and Schools to Watch

The Northern Region brings strong contenders like Tamale SHS and St. Charles Seminary to NSMQ 2025. See the full list of schools, seeded teams, and new challengers representing the region.

📌 Why the Northern Region Matters in NSMQ 2025

The Northern Region has steadily built a reputation as a formidable NSMQ zone, producing finalists and semi-finalists in recent years. Schools like Tamale SHS (TAMASCO) have carried the flag for the north, combining strong science teaching traditions with fierce competitive spirit.

👉 Explore: National Hub — All 174 Schools for NSMQ 2025

🌟 Seeded School

For NSMQ 2025, the Northern Region has one seeded school:

Tamale SHS (TAMASCO) — A northern powerhouse and one of the most consistent performers in NSMQ history, with several appearances in the semifinals.

This seeding allows TAMASCO to skip the preliminary rounds and begin from the one-eighth stage.

🏫 Full List of Northern Region Qualifiers

The following schools secured their places through the regional preliminaries and zonal contests:

Tamale SHS (seeded)
Business SHS (BISCO)
Ghana SHS, Tamale (GHANASCO)
Kalpohin SHS
Northern School of Business (NOBISCO)
St. Charles Minor Seminary SHS
Tamale Islamic Science SHS (TISSEC)
Yendi SHS

This makes the Northern Region one of the regions with the largest delegations at NSMQ 2025.

🎓 Girls’ Schools in the Northern Region

Although the Northern Region has not traditionally dominated with girls’ schools in NSMQ, representation is steadily growing:

Tamale Islamic Science SHS (TISSEC) — Though co-educational, it has been a hub for encouraging female participation in STEM.
Yendi SHS also contributes to balanced gender representation with female contestants increasingly active in recent contests.

🔎 Powerhouses and Regional Rivalries

TAMASCO remains the crown jewel of the Northern Region, often seen as the standard-bearer for northern Ghana in NSMQ.
GHANASCO and BISCO are competitive rivals that have delivered consistent performances in the past.
St. Charles Seminary is known for producing disciplined, academically strong contestants, often punching above their weight.
Kalpohin SHS and Yendi SHS are schools to watch for potential upsets at the national stage.

🚀 New Entrants and Surprise Packages

Tamale Islamic Science SHS (TISSEC) is emerging as a bold challenger with its science-focused training.
Northern School of Business (NOBISCO) adds diversity with its rising focus on STEM, despite being known traditionally for business studies.

What’s Next?

All eight schools from the Northern Region are now preparing for the national championship in Accra. With TAMASCO seeded, the other schools will need to battle through the preliminaries. 👉 Visit NSMQ Website for official fixtures. 👉 See EducationGhana’s NSMQ 2025 coverage for live reports and regional analysis.

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

Conclusion

The Northern Region heads into NSMQ 2025 with a strong field of eight schools, led by seeded powerhouse Tamale SHS. With challengers like GHANASCO, St. Charles, and BISCO, the region is positioned to make another deep run at the championship. The mix of legacy, rising talent, and surprise packages makes the Northern contingent one of the most exciting to watch.

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