NSMQ 2025: Winneba Sec. Sch. Secures a Spot at One-eighth Stage

SGS Auditorium - October 21, 2025

The second day of the Preliminary Stage of the National Championship featured Winneba Secondary School, E.P.C. Mawuko Girls’ SHS, and Tuobodom SHTS.

In a keenly contested encounter, Winneba Secondary School clinched a spot in the One-eighth Stage of the 2025 National Science & Maths Quiz (NSMQ) after accumulating 33 points.

In the first round, Winneba Secondary School set the tone for a competitive contest by taking an early lead with 19 points. E.P.C. Mawuko Girls’ SHS followed with sIx points, while Tuobodom SHTS followed closely with five points.

The second round, the Trustur AI Speed Race, saw E.P.C. Mawuko Girls’ make a spirited attempt to close the gap, improving their score to 18 points. However, Winneba Secondary School maintained their composure to extend their lead to 26 points, leaving Tuobodom further behind with just two points.

The third round, the Prudential Life Insurance NSMQ Star (Problem of the Day), proved challenging for the contestants. Both Winneba Secondary School and Tuobodom SHTS failed to secure any points, while E.P.C. Mawuko Girls’ managed to score two points for their attempt.

Momentum swung once again in the fourth round, the Jupay Money Transfer True or False, where E.P.C. Mawuko Girls’ demonstrated remarkable accuracy, giving Winneba Secondary School a real run for their money. Both schools ended the round tied at 27 points, with Tuobodom SHTS behind with nine points.

The decisive moment came in Round Five, the GOIL Riddle Bonanza where Winneba Secondary School answered two riddles correctly to reclaim their lead. They finished with 33 points, while E.P.C. Mawuko Girls’ ended with 27 points and Tuobodom SHTS with 12 points.

With that performance, Winneba Secondary School successfully booked their seat in the One-eighth Stage of the National Science & Maths Quiz.

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

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

Winneba Secondary School         19 points

E.P.C. Mawuko Girls’ SHS              06 points

Tuobodom SHTS                            05 points

Round Two (Trustur AI Speed Race)

Winneba Secondary School         26 points

E.P.C. Mawuko Girls’ SHS              18 points

Tuobodom SHTS                            02 points

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

Winneba Secondary School         -      26 points

E.P.C. Mawuko Girls’ SHS             +2   20 points

Tuobodom SHTS                            -     02 points

Round Four (Jupay Money Transfer True/False)                         

Winneba Secondary School         27 points

E.P.C. Mawuko Girls’ SHS              27 points

Tuobodom SHTS                            09 points

Round Five (GOIL Riddle Bonanza)                                             

Winneba Secondary School         33 points

E.P.C. Mawuko Girls’ SHS              27 points

Tuobodom SHTS                            12 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.