Nyakrom Senior High Technical School stuns the Central Region with a 64-point win, earning their first-ever qualification to the NSMQ National Championship. Explore their historic rise and what it means for Agona West.
🏆 Central Region Surprise: Nyakrom SHTS Tops Contest with 64 Points
Nyakrom Senior High Technical School (Nyakrom SHTS) has secured a sensational first-time qualification to the National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ) 2025, after dominating their zonal contest with a staggering 64 points.
Here’s how the final scores looked:
- Nyakrom SHTS – 64 pts 🏆
- Fettehman SHS – 19 pts
- Diaso SHS – 16 pts
- T.I. Amass, Potsin – 15 pts
This is Nyakrom’s debut appearance at the national stage — a feat that also makes them the first SHS in Agona West Municipality to qualify for both the Regional and National Championships.
📈 A Historic Breakthrough for Agona West
For many in the Agona West District, this victory signals a turning point. Nyakrom SHTS, often underestimated in previous competitions, has now written their name into the NSMQ annals with a performance that rivals some of the country’s best.
🎙 “This means everything to us — it’s not just about science, it’s about rising from the shadows,” said Mr. Benjamin Essuman, the team’s coach.
⚙️ What Drove Their Victory?
The team’s outstanding display came from months of early-morning practice sessions, simulated quizzes, and relentless tutoring in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.
Nyakrom SHTS’s 64-point win puts them among the highest-scoring schools in the Central Region so far — rivaling top contenders like:
🎯 What’s Next for Nyakrom?
The journey is only beginning. Nyakrom SHTS will return for the Central Regional Championship Finals, and then proceed to represent the region on the national stage at NSMQ 2025.
They’ll face giants like:
- St. Augustine’s College (defending national contenders)
- Mfantsipim School
- Adisadel College
👩🔬 NSMQ: Powering Science Education in Ghana
Organized by Primetime Ghana and powered by GOIL PLC, the NSMQ remains Ghana’s leading science-based academic competition, promoting critical thinking, innovation, and academic excellence among senior high schools.
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📍 Written by Ferdinand Ellis
Senior Education Correspondent – EducationGhana.org
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