Primetime postpones 3rd quarter-final contest of ongoing NSMQ
The producers of the National Science and Mathematics Quiz (NSMQ), Primetime Limited, have postponed the third quarter-final contest of the 2025 edition of the ongoing Science and Maths Quiz competition.
According to Primetime Limited, the third Quarter-final contest of the 2025 edition of the National Science & Maths Quiz (NSMQ) was scheduled to feature Prempeh College, Adisadel College, and Mfantsipim School on October 30, 2025, at the University of Cape Coast.
In a social media post sighted by Pretertiary.com, the organisers said, “We regret to inform our cherished audience that the third Quarter-final contest of NSMQ 2025 has been postponed.”
According to Primetime Limited, a new date for the third quarter-final contest of the National Science and Mathematics Quiz (NSMQ) will be communicated to the general public in due course.
“A new date and time will be communicated in due course. Thank you for your support and patience,” it said.
It explained that postponement had become necessary, following a disruption caused by an uncontrollable crowd that forced its way into the auditorium, despite several measures we had put in place to manage the numbers.
“We acknowledge that there are larger auditoriums on campus. However, factors such as availability, accessibility, and suitability for our stage setup informed our choice of venue.
The School of Graduate Studies Auditorium was the most viable option, and we made provision there for the expected crowd.
Each of the three schools was allocated a quota of 50 supporters. Anticipating a large turnout, we provided three outdoor screens, with chairs and canopies for comfort.
Two seminar rooms were also set up to stream the contest live. In addition, we arranged for police and campus security to maintain order,” it stated in a statement issued on Friday, October 31, 2025.
It added, “Unfortunately, the desire of many to be inside the recording hall led to the breach and the long hold-up of the start of the contest.
Calling off the contest was the safest decision, under the circumstances, as we wished to prevent possible clashes among supporters, especially after the contest and under the cover of darkness.
We sincerely apologise to the participating schools, fans and all our stakeholders who were disappointed by the turn of events. Any inconvenience to you is deeply regretted.
We wish to assure you that Primetime places a premium on ensuring the protection of life and property at all times and that we shall continue to do all we can to provide a safe environment for all who participate in our competitions.
We are grateful for your support and understanding, as we work to reschedule and ensure a smooth continuation of the contest.”
In other news, the Ghana Secondary Technical School (GSTS) from Takoradi in the Western Region has kicked out Presbyterian Boys Senior High School (PRESEC), Legon, from the 2025 National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ).
Ghana Secondary Technical School ended the quarter finals contest with a difference of one point to kick PRESEC out of the quiz, ending the competition with 39 points, as against 38 for PRESEC and Our Lady of Grace SHS’s 28 points.
End of Round 1:
Ghana Secondary Tech. School: 16pts
Presbyterian Boys’ Sec. School: 16pts
Our Lady of Grace SHS: 13pts
End of Round 2
PRESEC, Legon: 24pts
OLAG: 21pts
GSTS: 18pts
End of Round 4
PRESEC, Legon: 38pts
GSTS: 30pts
OLAG: 28pts
The Ghana Secondary Technical School advancing to the NSMQ semi-finals is just two contests away from lifting the trophy. They are also champions of the 2012 contest and two-time runner-ups.
If they go all the way in the 2025 national championship of the Science and Mathematics Quiz, the Takoradi-based Ghana Secondary Technical School will become two-time champions of the NSMQ.
This year, a total of record-breaking 174 Senior High Schools, including private and government second-cycle schools, qualified to compete in the national championship of the National Science and Mathematics Quiz.
Included in the 174 record-making figure are 27 seeded Senior High Schools (SHSs) from the 2024 edition of the NSMQ, 106 regional qualifier winners, 32 top-runners-up, and nine private Senior High Schools.
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.
