NSMQ 2025: Ashaiman SHS Edges Past First Timers Abor SHS by a Single Point to Reach One-eighth Stage

Auditorium 900 – October 23, 2025

The first contest of the day was charged with excitement, nerves, and fierce intellectual energy as Ashaiman Senior High School battled their way into the One-eighth Stage of the National Science & Maths Quiz, edging out first-timers Abor SHS by just a single point.

The contestants from Ashaiman SHS vowed to deliver a performance that would make their school proud. The atmosphere in the auditorium was charged with tension, yet filled with optimism, as all three schools, Ashaiman SHS, Abor SHS, and Regentropfen SHS, a private school, prepared to showcase the results of months of dedicated preparation.

Then came Round Two, the “Trustur AI Speed Race”, where speed and accuracy were the ultimate test. Every second counted, and every buzzer hit sent ripples of excitement through the crowd. Ashaiman SHS found their rhythm, surging ahead with 25 points, closely followed by Abor SHS with 21 points, while Regentropfen SHS trailed with 10 points. The cheers from supporters grew louder, urging their teams to keep pushing.

Heading into Round Three, the “Prudential Life Insurance NSMQ Star”, known as the “Problem of the Day”, Ashaiman made a strategic substitution, bringing in Jerry to replace Caleb. The competition intensified as precision and logic were put to the test. At the end of the round, it was a tie between Ashaiman SHS and Abor SHS, both securing three points, while Regentropfen SHS managed two points.

Regentropfen SHS made a change before the start of Round Four, the “Jupay Money Transfer True/False” round, bringing in Elvera to substitute Priscilla. The change brought renewed energy, but Ashaiman SHS dominated with 41 points, with Abor SHS hot on their heels at 37 points, and Regentropfen SHS closing with 22 points.

Then came the final showdown, Round Five, the “GOIL Riddle Bonanza.” The atmosphere was electric. Contestants from all three schools raced against time, fueled by determination, adrenaline, and the roar of their supporters. Every question, every buzz, every answer mattered.

At the end of the round, Ashaiman SHS triumphed with 44 points, narrowly escaping a determined Abor SHS, who finished just one point behind at 43. Regentropfen SHS wrapped up the contest with 25 points.

It was a contest filled with passion, grit, and dramatic turns, proof that in the NSMQ, every point, every second, and every decision counts. Ashaiman SHS now advances to the One-eighth Stage, their eyes set firmly on greater glory

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

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

Abor SHS: 22points

Ashaiman SHS: 16points

Regentropfen SHS: 11points

Round Two (Trustur AI Speed Race)

Ashaiman SHS: 25points

Abor SHS: 21points

Regentropfen SHS: 10points

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

Ashaiman SHS: +03 28points

Abor SHS: +03 24points

Regentropfen SHS: +02 12points

Round Four (Jupay Money Transfer True/False)                         

Ashaiman SHS:  41points

Abor SHS:  37points

Regentropfen SHS:  22points

Round Five (GOIL Riddle Bonanza)                    

Ashaiman SHS: 44points

Abor SHS: 43points

Regentropfen SHS:  25points

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.