NSMQ 2025: Kwahu Tafo SHS Secures One-eighth Stage Spot!

Auditorium 900 - October 20, 2025

After a disappointing exit at the hands of Oyoko Methodist Senior High School in last year’s National Science & Maths Quiz at the Preliminary Stage, Kwahu Tafo SHS returned to the 2025 competition with renewed determination, successfully booking a spot in the One-eighth Stage after a stellar performance, in the Preliminary Stage of the National Championship.

The contest, which saw Kwahu Tafo SHS face off against Edinaman SHS and Tarkwa SHS at auditorium 900, began on a smooth note, with all three schools expressing strong confidence in qualifying for the next stage. Brimming with enthusiasm, the teams charged into the first round, each hoping to take an early lead.

Kwahu Tafo SHS took an early advantage by topping Round One with 24 points. Tarkwa SHS followed with 15 points, while Edinaman SHS lagged with 10 points.

Ahead of Round Two, known as the “Trustur AI Speed Race”, Edinaman SHS made a tactical move by substituting Christian Arthur in place of Bismark, hoping to improve their pace and accuracy.

Kwahu Tafo SHS, however, continued their aggressive push, answering a flurry of questions and securing 25 points in the round. Tarkwa SHS added 18 points to their tally, while Edinaman SHS finished off with 14 points.

In Round Three, the “Prudential Life NSMQ Star”, teams tackled the “Problem of the Day” with a total of 10 points up for grabs. Both Edinaman SHS and Kwahu Tafo SHS earned four points, while Tarkwa SHS forfeited their points due to a rule violation.

By the end of Round Four, the Jupay True or False round, Kwahu Tafo SHS held on to their lead with 42 points, while Tarkwa SHS and Edinaman SHS trailed closely behind, tied at 28 points each.

The fifth and final round, which is also known as the “Goil Riddle Bonanza” saw a determined effort from all three schools. Kwahu Tafo SHS held on to their lead, finishing with 42 points. Tarkwa SHS made a strong push to end with 34 points, while Edinaman SHS finished off with 31.

Kwahu Tafo SHS’s dominant performance not only secured them a place in the One-eighth Stage but also served as sweet redemption after last year’s early exit.

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

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

Kwahu Tafo SHS: 24points

Tarkwa SHS :15points

Edinaman  SHS :10points

Round Two (Trustur AI Speed Race)

Kwahu Tafo SHS: 25points

Tarkwa SHS 18: points

Edinaman  SHS :14points

Round Three Prudential Life NSMQ star (Problem of the Day)

Kwahu Tafo SHS:04 points   

Edinaman  SHS: 04 points  

Tarkwa SHS 00: points

Round Four (Jupay Money Transfer True/False)

Kwahu Tafo SHS: 42points

Tarkwa SHS: 28points

Edinaman  SHS:28points

Round Five (GOIL Riddle Bonanza)

Kwahu Tafo SHS:42points

Tarkwa SHS :34points

Edinaman  SHS :31points

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.