Serwaa Nyarko Girls’ SHS advanced to the one-eighth stage of the NSMQ 2025 after a tense contest at Auditorium 900 that ended in a tie with Northern School of Business, following Attafuah SHTS’s disqualification for cheating in Round Four.
AUDITORIUM 900 — NSMQ 2025 Preliminary Stage
In one of the most controversial contests of the 2025 National Science and Maths Quiz, Serwaa Nyarko Girls’ Senior High School qualified for the one-eighth stage after breaking a 34–34 tie with Northern School of Business (NOBISCO), following the disqualification of Attafuah Senior High Technical School for cheating during Round Four.
The incident, which unfolded inside Auditorium 900, stunned the audience as quiz officials invoked competition rules to remove Attafuah SHTS from the contest.
Round-by-Round Results
| Round | Serwaa Nyarko Girls’ SHS | Northern School of Business | Attafuah SHTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Round 1 | 20 pts | 12 pts | 11 pts |
| Round 2 | 21 pts | 17 pts | 16 pts |
| Problem of the Day | 0/10 | 1/10 | 1/10 |
| Round 4 | 34 pts | 28 pts | Disqualified (Cheating) |
| End of Contest | 34 pts | 34 pts | Disqualified |
GOIL PLC proudly sponsored the Riddle Bonanza (Round 5), while the Problem of the Day was sponsored by Prudential Life Insurance Ghana.
Contest Overview
Serwaa Nyarko Girls’ SHS started strong with 20 points in Round One, showing excellent coordination in mathematics and chemistry. Northern School of Business followed with 12 points, while Attafuah SHTS trailed by just one point.
By the end of Round Two, Serwaa Nyarko Girls’ maintained a slim advantage (21–17–16), with Northern School of Business displaying improved answering speed. However, the Problem of the Day proved difficult for all three schools, as none achieved above 1/10.
Round Four turned contentious when Attafuah SHTS was caught in a rule violation involving unauthorized assistance, leading to their immediate disqualification. The decision followed a brief consultation between the quiz moderators and officials from Primetime Limited.
The Tie and Final Decision
After Attafuah’s removal, Serwaa Nyarko Girls’ SHS and Northern School of Business ended Round Four with 34 points each, prompting an intense review of the tiebreaking criteria.
Following NSMQ regulations, the final tie was resolved in favor of Serwaa Nyarko Girls’ SHS based on the highest cumulative correct answers across the first two rounds.
The announcement sparked loud applause from supporters of Serwaa Nyarko Girls’, whose disciplined performance throughout the contest proved decisive in the final outcome.
Contest Highlights
- Top Performer: Serwaa Nyarko Girls’ SHS (Maintained lead from Round 1 to Round 4)
- Highest Problem of the Day Score: Northern School of Business and Attafuah SHTS (1/10 each)
- Round Sponsor: GOIL PLC (Round 5)
- Ethics and Fair Play Enforcement: Attafuah SHTS disqualified in Round 4
Reactions and Implications
Quiz Mistress Dr. Gladys Odey Shwinger commended Serwaa Nyarko Girls’ SHS for their consistency and composure under pressure, noting that “discipline remains the foundation of academic competition.”
Observers described the contest as “intellectually charged but ethically tested.” Education enthusiasts highlighted it as a reminder of the need for integrity and fair play in national academic contests.
With 34 points, Serwaa Nyarko Girls’ SHS now progresses to the one-eighth stage of the competition. Northern School of Business, despite the tie, may still stand a chance of advancing as a highest-scoring runner-up, pending other preliminary results.
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