NSMQ 2025: Amaniampong SHS Storms Into One-eighth Stage in Style

Auditorium 900 – October 20, 2025

Amaniampong SHS has made a triumphant return to the National Science & Maths Quiz, qualifying for the One-eighth Stage in a thrilling contest, after narrowly missing out last year. Their impressive display at Auditorium 900 left no doubt about their determination to reclaim their place among the nation’s top contenders.

The atmosphere was electric from the beginning, with loud applause and cheers from the enthusiastic fans of Amaniampong SHS, OLA SHS, HO, and Juaboso SHS filled the auditorium, creating a charged and motivating environment for the contestants.

The contest kicked off with a tightly contested battle between Amaniampong SHS and OLA SHS, HO. Both schools came in strong, but it was Amaniampong that edged ahead, finishing Round One with 29 points. OLA SHS, HO, followed with 16 points, while first-timers Juaboso SHS trailed with 11 points.

Amaniampong SHS returned in Round Two, the “Trustur AI Speed Race” with unmatched energy and precision, answering questions at lightning speed. Their performance was so fast-paced that it prompted a light-hearted remark from the quiz mistress: “I’m experiencing the speed!” By the end of the round, Amaniampong had skyrocketed to 42 points. OLA SHS, HO, managed 19 points, while Juaboso SHS remained at 11.

In Round Three, the Prudential Life Insurance NSMQ Star “Problem of the Day”, Amaniampong SHS demonstrated not only speed but also problem-solving prowess, earning eight out of ten points. OLA SHS, HO, followed with six points, while Juaboso SHS secured three points.

Before the start of Round Four, which is also known as the “Jupay Money Transfer True/False” round, Ola Girls’ SHS made a strategic substitution, bringing Miriam in to replace Blessing. However, Amaniampong SHS continued to dominate, widening the gap with a commanding 66 points. OLA SHS, HO, followed with 35 points, and Juaboso SHS pulled through with 21.

In a highly competitive and energetic final round, Amaniampong SHS proved once again that they were not to be taken lightly, finishing the contest with an outstanding 69 points. OLA SHS, HO, ended with a respectable 41 points, while Juaboso SHS, despite a valiant effort, concluded their debut with 24 points.

This performance marks a moment of redemption and triumph for Amaniampong SHS. After missing out on qualification last year, they have returned stronger, faster, and more focused, firmly securing their place in the One-eighth Stage of NSMQ 2025.

The Round-by-Round Scores for this contest stood as follows:

Round One General Questions (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology)

Amaniampong SHS 29points

OLA SHS, HO 16

Juaboso SHS 11points

Round Two (Trustur AI Speed Race)

Amaniampong SHS: 42 points 

OLA SHS, HO: 19points

Juaboso SHS: 11points

Round Three Prudential Life Insurance NSMQ Star (Problem of the Day)

Amaniampong SHS : 08points

OLA SHS, HO: 06points

Juaboso SHS: 03points

Round Four (Jupay Money Transfer True/False)                         

Amaniampong SHS: 66points

OLA SHS, HO: 35points

Juaboso SHS:21points

Round Five (GOIL Riddle Bonanza)                                      

Amanianpong 69points

OLA SHS, HO: 41points

Juaboso 24:points

The National Science & Maths Quiz is produced by Primetime Limited and proudly sponsored by the Ghana Education Service, in partnership with GOIL PLC, and supported by MoMo, Joy News, Pepsodent, Prudential life insurance, Trustur AI, Jupay Money Transfer, Kivo Gari, Bel Beverages, Coronation Insurance, Accra College of Medicine, Academic City University College, and GTP.