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Opoku Ware School Secures Grand Finale Spot After Dominant Performance in NSMQ 2025 Semifinals

4th November 2025

Opoku Ware School has advanced to the 2025 National Science and Maths Quiz Grand Finale after a commanding win over Achimota School and St. Peter’s SHS in the semifinals. This article provides a detailed recap and analysis of their journey and strategic performance across the rounds.

Opoku Ware Reigns Supreme in the Semifinals

The third semifinal of the National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ 2025) ended with Opoku Ware School securing their place in the Grand Finale after an emphatic 48-point finish against Achimota School (27 points) and St. Peter’s SHS (10 points).

The contest, held on November 3, 2025, was a display of intellectual control and tactical precision from the Kumasi-based powerhouse, marking yet another chapter in their celebrated NSMQ legacy.

Consistency from the Start

From the opening bell, Opoku Ware maintained a steady lead.

Round 1: Opoku Ware (23 pts), Achimota (14 pts), St. Peter’s (4 pts)
Round 2: Opoku Ware (24 pts), Achimota (14 pts), St. Peter’s (3 pts)

The slight increment in Opoku Ware’s score between the first two rounds reflected strategic caution rather than risk-taking. Their team’s composure was evident, balancing accuracy with speed—a hallmark of well-drilled preparation.

The Problem of the Day: Margins Narrow, Momentum Builds

The Problem of the Day section tested analytical reasoning and teamwork under time pressure. Opoku Ware secured 5 out of 10, while both Achimota and St. Peter’s managed 3 out of 10.

Though not a runaway margin, the two-point advantage reinforced Opoku Ware’s upper hand, cementing their psychological dominance going into the final rounds.

Precision and Pace Define the Final Stretch

By Round 4, the competition’s tone was firmly set:

Opoku Ware: 42 pts
Achimota: 27 pts
St. Peter’s: 7 pts

In the last segment, Opoku Ware’s precision in tackling high-difficulty questions sealed the victory at 48 points, leaving no room for a comeback from the other contenders. Their performance mirrored their earlier victories in the qualifiers, where strategic answering and quick thinking were central to their success.

Achimota and St. Peter’s: Strong but Outpaced

Achimota School demonstrated solid content mastery, particularly in the early rounds, but struggled with consistency in the speed-driven phases. St. Peter’s, on the other hand, appeared unsettled from the beginning, unable to recover momentum despite flashes of brilliance in the Problem of the Day.

Looking Ahead to the NSMQ 2025 Grand Finale

With this win, Opoku Ware School becomes the third confirmed finalist for NSMQ 2025, joining other top contenders poised for a showdown of intellect and endurance. Their qualification renews hopes for another Ashanti Region victory and sets the stage for a thrilling finale.