Primetime gives prelim, 1/8, quarter, semi & final dates for NSMQ
Producer of the National Science and Mathematics Quiz, Primetime Limited, has announced the dates for preliminary, One-eight, quarter-final, semi-final, and grand final for the 2025 NSMQ scheduled from October 13 through to October 30, 2025.
In a social media post sighted by Pretertiary.com, Primetime Limited announced that it will on Tuesday October 7, 2025, launch the 2025 edition of the National Science and Mathematics Quiz (NSMQ).
On the same date, the NSMQ producer said it will commence preliminary balloting for the national championship of the 2025 Science and Mathematics Quiz.
Starting the preliminary stage on October 13 to 17, Primetime said one-eight will be on October 19 to 21, the quarter-final on October 23 to 25, the semi-final on October 27, and the grand finale on October 30, 2025.
For the second time in National Science and Mathematics Quiz (NSMQ) history since its inception in 1993, a total of 174 Senior High Schools (SHSs) will be participating in the 2025 national championship of NSMQ competition.
The first time history was made last year as the 2024 edition of the National Science and Mathematics Quiz (NSMQ) featured 157 Senior High Schools, a number many thought could not be surpassed.
Included in the 174 record-making figure are 27 seeded Senior High Schools from the 2024 edition of the NSMQ, 106 regional qualifier winners, 32 top-runners-up, and nine private Senior High Schools.
This year, a total of 15 Senior High Schools (SHSs) are making their first appearance at the national championship of the National Science and Mathematics (NSMQ).
The new entrant Senior High Schools to participate in the 2025 NSMQ competition are Abomusu STEM SHS, Agona SHTS, Akro SHTS, Anum Presby SHS, Attafuah SHTS, Juaboso SHS, and Mankessim SHTS
The rest are Ngleshie Amanfro SHS, Nyakrom SHTS, Our Lady of Lourdes Girls’ SHS, Prampram SHS, Presby SHS, Adeiso Senya SHS, T.I. AMASS, Salaga, and Wovenu SHTS.
SHSs to participate in 2025 NSMQ
Greater Accra Region
1. Accra Girls’ SHS
2. Accra High School
3. Ashaiman SHS
4. Chemu SHTS
5. Fafraha Community SHS
6. Ghanata SHS
7. Labone SHS
8. O’Reilly SHS
9. St. John’s Grammar School
10. St. Mary’s SHS
11. St. Thomas Aquinas SHS
12. Tema Sec. School
13. West Africa SHS
Eastern Region
1. Abetifi Presby SHS
2. Aburi Girls’ SHS
3. Benkum SHS
4. Krobo Girls’ SHS
5. Kwahu Tafo SHS
6. Manya Krobo
7. SHS Nifa SHS
8. Nkwatia Presby SHS
9. Oda SHS
10. Ofori Panin SHS
11. Okuapemman School
12. Oti Boateng SHS
13. Oyoko Methodist SHS
14. Presby SHS, Suhum
15. Suhum SHTS
16. Yilo Krobo SHS
Upper East Region
1. Awe SHTS
2. Bawku SHTS
3. Bolgatanga SHS
4. Navrongo SHS
5. Zebilla SHTS
Upper West Region
1. Kanton SHS
2. Lawra SHS
3. Nandom SHS
4. St. Francis Xavier Jnr Sem.
5. SHS Wa SHS
Northen Region
1. Business SHS
2. Ghana SHS, Tamale
3. Kalpohin SHS
4. Northern School of Business
5. St. Charles Minor Sem. SHS
6. Tamale Islamic Science SHS
7. Yendi SHS
North East Region
1. Bunkpurugu SHTS
Ashanti Region
1. Adventist SHS, Bantama
2. Afua Kobi Ampem Girls’ SHS
3. Amaniampong SHS
4. Anglican SHS, Kumasi
5. Armed Forces SHTS
5. Effiduase SHCS
6. Ejisuman SHS
7. KNUST SHS
8. Kofi Agyei SHTS
9. Konongo-Odumase SHS
10. Kumasi Academy
12. Kumasi High School
13. Kumasi Sec. Tech. School
14. Kumasi Wesley Girls’ High School.
15. Mankranso SHS
16. Nsutaman Catholic SHS
17. Osei Kyeretwie SHS
18. Presby SHS, Bompata
19. SDA SHS, Bekwai
20. Serwaa Nyarko Girls’
21. SHS Simms SHS
22. St Joseph Sem. SHS
23. St. Louis SHS
24. T.I Ahmadiyya SHS, Kumasi
25. Tepa SHS
26. Yaa Asantewaa Girls’ SHS
Oti Region
1. Bueman SHS
2. Kadjebi Asato SHS
3. Krachi SHS
4. St. Mary’s Sem SHS, Lolobi
Volta Region
1. Abor SHS
2. Adidome SHS
3. Anlo SHS
4. Awudome SHS
5. E.P.C. Mawuko Girls’ SHS
6. Hohoe E.P. SHS
7. Kpando SHS OLA SHS, Ho
8. Sogakope SHS
9. St. Catherine SHS
10. St. Paul’s SHS, Denu
11. Tsito SHTS
12. Vakpo SHS
The 2025 National Science and Maths Quiz is produced by Primetime Limited and sponsored by the Ghana Education Service in partnership with GOIL PLC and supported by Pepsodent, Jupay, and Prudential Life Insurance Ghana.
The broadcast of the National Science & Maths Quiz on JoyNews is supported by NASCO, VitaMilk, Virtual Security Africa, Ace Medical Insurance, Built Financial Technologies, DBS Roofing, Sintex Tanks, Family Health Medical School, Chopbox Technologies, and Action Secondary Technical School.
Other sponsors of the national competition are AirtelTigo, Dano Milk, Newmont, Ghana National Petroleum Corporation, Accra College of Medicine, Academic City University College, and YFM.
The National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ) is one of Ghana’s most celebrated academic competitions, drawing nationwide attention as top senior high schools compete for the coveted trophy. It has become a source of pride, excitement, and rivalry among schools, alumni, and students.
While the National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ) promotes academic excellence, many argue that it places too much emphasis on rote memorization rather than practical scientific application.
The National Science and Maths Quiz is an important academic competition that has helped promote STEM education in Ghana. However, its current format is heavily focused on theoretical knowledge and quick recall rather than practical application.
