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NSMQ 2025: Private Senior High Schools Rising in Ghana’s Top Academic Contest

23rd September 2025

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NSMQ 2025: Private Senior High Schools Rising in Ghana’s Top Academic Contest

Discover the private schools competing in NSMQ 2025, including Bright SHS, St. Andrews SHS, and Sonrise Christian High School. Learn their strengths, regional representation, and growing role in Ghana’s top science and maths competition.

The National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ) has always been Ghana’s most prestigious academic competition, bringing together the brightest students from across the country to showcase their knowledge in science and mathematics. While public schools like PRESEC-Legon, Prempeh College, and Wesley Girls’ High School have dominated the headlines, private senior high schools are steadily making their mark.In the 2025 edition, several private schools have qualified for the national stage. Their presence represents a quiet revolution in Ghana’s educational landscape, proving that quality education is not limited to government institutions.

List of Private Schools in NSMQ 2025

Bright Senior High School (Eastern Region)
Ghana-Lebanon Islamic Senior High School (Greater Accra)
HOPE College (Eastern Region)
Lapaz Community Senior High School (Greater Accra)
Our Lady of Grace Senior High School (Bono Region)
Regentropfen Senior High School (Upper East Region)
Sonrise Christian High School (Volta Region)
St. Andrews Senior High School (Central Region)
Wallahs Academy (Upper East Region)

Profiles of Selected Private Schools

Bright Senior High School – Eastern Region

Located at Kukurantumi, Bright SHS has built a reputation for academic discipline and consistent excellence in the WASSCE. Its NSMQ presence reflects years of strategic investment in science education. Bright SHS stands as proof that private institutions can match, and even rival, the performance of traditional giants.

👉 Related: NSMQ 2025 Eastern & Central Region New Entrants

St. Andrews Senior High School – Central Region

St. Andrews SHS, based in Assin Foso, is one of the largest and most influential private schools in Ghana. Known for producing outstanding WASSCE results, the school also has a strong record in extracurricular competitions. Their NSMQ qualification strengthens the case for private schools as powerhouses of academic excellence.

Our Lady of Grace Senior High School – Bono Region

As a Catholic-based private institution, Our Lady of Grace SHS combines moral discipline with academic rigor. Located in Mampongteng, it has become a beacon of hope for private education in the Bono Region. Their qualification underscores the spread of quality education across Ghana’s regions.

👉 See Also: NSMQ 2025 Bono Region Schools

Sonrise Christian High School – Volta Region

Sonrise Christian SHS, based in the Volta Region, is one of the most recognized faith-based private schools. Their qualification not only strengthens Volta’s representation but also contributes to gender-balanced education, as they admit both boys and girls. Their NSMQ participation reflects their commitment to raising disciplined and academically excellent students.

Regentropfen Senior High School – Upper East Region

Founded with a vision of holistic development, Regentropfen SHS is one of the few private schools from northern Ghana to break into the NSMQ. Their debut is significant because it expands regional representation and signals that private education is thriving even in Ghana’s newest and less resourced regions.

👉 Learn More: NSMQ 2025 Upper East Region Schools

Lapaz Community SHS – Greater Accra Region

Located in Accra’s urban sprawl, Lapaz Community SHS is an example of how smaller private institutions are leveraging determination and community support to break into national competitions. Their qualification in 2025 makes them a trailblazer for community-based private schools.

Why Private Schools in NSMQ Are Important

Diversifying the Contest: Private schools bring in new teaching models, values, and traditions that enrich the NSMQ.
Encouraging Competition: Their presence forces traditional public schools to sharpen their strategies, making the contest more unpredictable and engaging.
Regional Representation: Schools like Regentropfen SHS (Upper East) and Our Lady of Grace SHS (Bono) expand representation beyond traditional regions.
Boosting STEM Education: Many private schools are investing in science labs and STEM programs, aligning with Ghana’s education reforms.

Challenges for Private Schools

Despite their progress, private schools face unique challenges:

Limited alumni support compared to older public schools
Financial constraints in maintaining science laboratories and quiz preparation
The perception that NSMQ is dominated by “big name” public schools

Overcoming these challenges requires greater collaboration with stakeholders, targeted investment in STEM, and continuous mentoring of students.

The Road Ahead

Private schools like Bright SHS, St. Andrews SHS, and Sonrise Christian SHS have already proven that they can stand toe-to-toe with Ghana’s finest. With consistency, mentorship, and community support, it is only a matter of time before one of them lifts the NSMQ trophy.Their participation in 2025 is not just about competing; it is about inspiring the next generation of Ghanaian students to believe that excellence can come from any school, whether private or public.

Conclusion

The inclusion of private schools in NSMQ 2025 is reshaping Ghana’s educational competition landscape. From Lapaz Community SHS in Accra to Wallahs Academy in the Upper East, these schools are breaking barriers and redefining academic excellence.As Ghana continues to prioritize science and mathematics as drivers of national development, private schools will remain vital partners in building the next generation of innovators.

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