Keta, Mfantsipim & St. Augustine’s to contest in 2024 NSMQ final

Keta Senior High Technical School, Mfantsipim School, and St. Augustine’s College are set to compete in the final stage after weeks of outstanding performance in the National Science and Maths Quiz national championship.

Slated for Wednesday, October 30, 2024, nine (9) contestants from three (3) second-cycle schools will participate in the grand finale of the 2024 NSMQ to be held at the New Examination Centre (NEC) at the University of Cape Coast (UCC).

This year, a total of 157 second-cycle schools, the highest number of participating Senior High Schools since the inception of the Science and Mathematics Quiz were shortlisted to compete in the national competition.

Mfantsipim School, known as Ghana’s oldest Senior High School, has claimed the NSMQ title twice, in 1999 and 2014. Their formidable contestant, Isaac Mensah, has demonstrated impressive resilience and quick thinking throughout the competition, making him a strong contender to lead Mfantsipim School.

St. Augustine’s College, another powerhouse from the Central Region, has consistently proven its mettle in the NSMQ, winning titles in 2007 and 2019. Known as the “Lords of the Coast,” their reputation for excellence in academics precedes them. This year, Alexander Otoo, their lead contestant, is prepared to uphold that legacy and bring home another victory.

Keta SHTS, from the Volta Region of Ghana, is powered by the enduring “Dzolali Spirit,” which has become a rallying shout for the school and its supporters. They first reached the finals in 2021, finishing as second runner-up, and their determination has only grown stronger since. This year, with Perpetual Sefakor Gakpetor leading the charge, Keta SHTS is poised to make history. If they succeed, it will be the first NSMQ title for a school from the Volta Region—a monumental achievement for both the school and the region.

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In related news, seven-time winner and reigning champion of the Science and Mathematics Quiz, Presbyterian Boys’ Secondary School (PRESEC), Legon was kicked out in the semi-finals of the NSMQ by Mfantsipim School.

The contest began with Mfantsipim School, Presbyterian Boys’ Secondary School and Osei Tutu Senior High School however, Mfantsipim emerged victorious with 56 points, sending PRESEC home with 53 points.