UG Premier Domes – September 10, 2026 Presbyterian Boys’ Secondary School, returned to winning ways in emphatic fashion, clinching a historic ninth National Science & Maths Quiz (NSMQ) title at the Grand Finale of the 2026 edition, held at the UG Premier Dome in Accra on Thursday, September 10, 2026. The filled Auditorium UG Premier Domes In a pulsating all-boys’ school showdown, the 2026 NSMQ Grand Finale featured eight-time champions, Presbyterian Boys’ Secondary School (PR

Scores for the final contest of the 2026 edition of the National Science & Maths Quiz

The stage is set for the 2026 NSMQ Grand Finale, and three schools are ready to battle for the coveted trophy. For Accra Academy, it is a historic first appearance at the Grand Finale. St. Augustine’s College, two-time champions, are making their third appearance and hoping that the third time will bring another taste of victory. Meanwhile, eight-time champions Presbyterian Boys’ Secondary School (PRESEC-Legon) are back with their eyes firmly set on a ninth title. On Septembe

Main Auditorium – September3, 2026 The final contest of the Semi-final Stage featured Accra Academy, Bright SHS and Achimota School. The contest had its share of thrills, surprises, upsets and history-making moments. For Accra Academy, it was a chance to make history by securing their first-ever place at the Grand Finale of the 2026 National Championship. Veteran NSMQ Quiz Mistress Prof. Kaufmann brought her characteristic grace to the stage, engaging contestants with cheerfu

Main Auditorium- September 3, 2026 The race to the Grand Finale intensified in the Semi-final Stage as eight-time champions, Presbyterian Boys’ Secondary School, the Lions of Tamale Senior High School and first-time Semi-finalists St. John’s School went head-to-head for a place in the finale. At the end of the battle, Presbyterian Boys’ Sec. Sch. secured a return to the NSMQ Grand Finale after a two-year absence. PRESEC held their nerve through a fiercely contested encounter

The Scores for the 2026 Semi-final contests.

Main Auditorium – September 3, 2026 After three days of intense competition at the Quarter-Finals, the NSMQ 2026 Semi-Finals has begun, featuring Pope John SHS & Min. Sem., Prempeh College, and St. Augustine’s College. The Main Auditorium of the University of Cape Coast was charged with anticipation as the three schools with proud NSMQ histories took their places for the first Semi-final contest. The atmosphere was electric even before the first question. The three schools o

Main Auditorium – September 1, 2026 A packed UCC Main Auditorium brought the final day of the Quarter-final Stage to a thrilling close as nine schools secured places in the Semi-final Stage of the 2026 National Science & Maths Quiz (NSMQ) National Championship. The final contest featured University Practice SHS, Accra Academy and Bishop Herman College. Veteran Quiz Mistress Prof. Elsie Effah Kaufmann guided the intense contest with her trademark composure, precision and wit,

Main Auditorium- September 1, 2026 Achimota School has stormed into the Semi-final Stage of the 2026 National Science & Maths Quiz after delivering an excellent performance against Adisadel College and Boa Amponsem SHS in the Quarter-final Stage. From the opening question to the final riddle, Achimota School steadily tightened its grip on the contest, leaving its opponents chasing for much of the battle. Achimota soared ahead in the opening round, scoring 15 points, just one

Main Auditorium - September 1, 2026 The final day of the Quarter-finals of the 2026 National Science & Maths Quiz (NSMQ) delivered a closely contested battle at the Main Auditorium of the University of Cape Coast (UCC), with Amaniampong Senior High School, Chemu Senior High Technical School and p Bright Senior High School, the only private school competing for a spot at the Semi-final Stage. Bright SHS entered the One-eighth Stage as a Top Runners-Up from the Preliminary Sta

Main Auditorium - August 31, 2026 The second day of the Quarter-final Stage of the National Championship ended with a keenly contested encounter between three schools, marked by moments of brilliance, disappointment and celebration. Defending champions Mfantsipim School, eight-time NSMQ champions Presbyterian Boys’ Secondary School (PRESEC, Legon), and first-time Quarter-finalists Presbyterian Senior High School, Bompata, faced off at the UCC Main Auditorium on Monday evening

Main Auditorium- August 31, 2026 St. John’s School has made history by securing its first-ever place in the Semi-final Stage of the National Championship, after soaring past Saviour SHS and Mfantsiman Girls’ SHS in a fiercely contested Quarter-final battle. The contest began on an unusually shaky note, with all three schools struggling to find the right answers in the first round. The string of incorrect responses eventually drew a disappointed reaction from Quiz Mistress Pro

Main Auditorium - August 31, 2026 Day Two of the Quarter-finals at the Main Auditorium of the University of Cape Coast (UCC) got off to a lively start as Tamale Senior High School, St Hubert Seminary Senior High School and Labone Senior High School took to the stage for the first contest of the day. It was a moment of joy for the contestants of Tamale SHS as they secured their place in the Semi-final Stage of the 2026 National Science & Maths Quiz. Before the contest began,

The contest schedule for the 2026 Semi-final Stage

Main Auditorium - August 30, 2026 A charged atmosphere of clapping, dancing, singing of ‘jama’ songs and cheering on the contestants set the stage for the final Quarter-final contest of the day at the UCC Main Auditorium on Sunday evening. Professor Elsie Effah Kaufmann, the long-serving NSMQ Quiz Mistress who is currently celebrating 20 years as Quiz Mistress, steered the Quarter-final contest between St John’s Grammar School, Aburi Girls’ SHS and two-time champions St Augus

Main Auditorium - August 30, 2026 Pope John SHS & Minor Seminary , has secured a place in the Semi-final Stage of the 2026 National Science & Maths Quiz (NSMQ), after defeating Ofori Panin SHS and Osei Tutu SHS in a Quarter-final contest at the Main Auditorium. The one-time NSMQ champions, who lifted the title in 2001, produced a strong performance to finish the contest with 47 points. Ofori Panin SHS followed with 31 points, while Osei Tutu SHS ended on 22 points. The cont

Main Auditorium- August 30, 2026 Prempeh College has secured the first Semi-final spot of the 2026 National Championship after winning the opening contest of the Quarter-final Stage. The contest featured Prempeh College, Keta Senior High Technical School and Ghana National College. The three schools opened the contest by singing their respective school anthems before settling into the competition. Moderated by Professor Elsie Effah Kaufmann, the contest marked the start of th

The Scores for the 2026 Quarter-final Stage contests.

SMS Auditorium- August 28, 2026 University Practice Senior High School snatched victory from Presby Senior High School, Adeiso at the very last moment, overturning a one-point deficit in the final round to win a pulsating One-eighth Stage contest of the 2026 National Science & Maths Quiz (NSMQ) National Championship. The victory earns them a spot in the Quarter-final Stage and also maintains their seeded status. For most part of the contest, Presby SHS, Adeiso appeared to hav

Main Auditorium – August 28, 2026 The contest between Accra Academy, Holy Child School and Senya Senior High School, kept the audience on edge as the three schools battled fiercely for supremacy, with the lead changing hands and the margins remaining tight across the rounds. The tension was evident from the opening round as Senya SHS came out strongly to establish an early advantage. They recorded 17 points, just two points ahead of Accra Academy’s 15 points, while Holy Chi