The NSMQ 2026 One-Eighth Stage is set to bring together some of Ghana’s leading senior high schools in a series of competitive contests beginning on August 26, 2026 and continuing through August 28, 2026.
The fixtures, presented by Primetime in collaboration with the Ghana Education Service (GES), place 81 participating schools into twenty-seven groups of three. The contests will be hosted across the Main Auditorium, SMS Auditorium and CNC Auditorium, creating three simultaneous venues for the One-Eighth Stage contests.
The schedule provides a clear roadmap for schools, students, teachers, alumni and NSMQ followers looking to keep track of the 2026 competition.
NSMQ 2026 One-Eighth Stage Schedule
The One-Eighth Stage fixtures are spread across three days: August 26, August 27 and August 28, 2026.
Each day features three contest sessions at the Main Auditorium, SMS Auditorium and CNC Auditorium.
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Main Auditorium
The first Main Auditorium contest features:
Contest 1
- Prempeh College: 66pts
- West Africa SHS: 30pts
- Kumasi Girls’ SHS: 19pts
Contest 4
- Osei Tutu SHS: 44pts
- Osino Presby SHTS: 33pts
- Ahantaman Girls’ SHS: 29pts
Contest 7
- St. John’s Grammar School: 43pts
- Mpraeso SHS: 23pts
- Tema Secondary School: 13pts
SMS Auditorium
The SMS Auditorium hosts three additional contests:
Contest 2
- Keta SHTS: 56pts
- Anum Presby SHS: 28pts
- Kadjebi Asato SHS: 19pts
Contest 5
- Ofori Panin SHS: 45pts
- St. Peter’s SHS: 41pts
- Winneba SHS: 33pts
Contest 8
- Aburi Girls’ SHS: 38pts
- St. Joseph Seminary SHS: 20pts
- Fafraha Community SHS: 12pts
CNC Auditorium
The CNC Auditorium completes the August 26 schedule with:
Contest 3
- Ghana National College: 38pts
- St. Monica’s SHS: 22pts
- Presby SHS, Suhum: 16pts
Contest 6
- Pope John SHS & Min. Sem: 72pts
- Sonrise Christian High School: 30pts
- Sogakope SHS: 25pts
Contest 9
- St. Augustine’s College: 39pts
- Anlo SHS: 34pts
- Kumasi High School: 20pts
Note: Points indicated for this contest is for end of round 4. St. Augustine’s College was declared as winner for this contest as Anlo SHS and Kumasi High School walked out of the contest.
Thursday, August 27, 2026
The second day of the NSMQ 2026 One-Eighth Stage continues with contests numbered 10 through 18.
Main Auditorium
Contest 10
- Labone SHS: 44pts
- St. Francis Xavier Jr. Sem.: 28pts
- Koforidua Sec. Tech. Sch.: 20pts
Contest 13
- Mfantsiman Girls’ SHS: 33pts
- St. James Seminary SHS: 29pts
- Wesley High School, Bekwai: 17pts
Contest 16
- Presbyterian Boys’ Secondary: 67pts
- St. Louis SHS: 47pts
- Islamic SHS, Kumasi: 19pts
SMS Auditorium
Contest 11
- St. Hubert Minor Seminary SHS: 48pts
- Mawuli School: 44pts
- Konongo-Odumase SHS:19pts
Contest 14
- St. John’s School: 55pts
- Nandom SHS: 30pts
- Benkum SHS: 19pts
Contest 17
- Presby SHS, Bompata: 34pts
- Our Lady of Grace SHS: 28pts
- Kumasi Sec. Tech. School: 22pts
CNC Auditorium
Contest 12
- Tamale SHS: 56 pts
- St. Thomas Aquinas SHS: 35 pts
- Edinaman SHS: 29 pts
Contest 15
- Saviour SHS: 45 pts
- Kpando SHS: 42 pts
- Swedru Sec. Sch.: 26 pts
Contest 18
- Mfantsipim School
- Wesley Girls’ High School
- Afua Kobi Ampem Girls’ SHS
Friday, August 28, 2026
The final day of the published One-Eighth Stage fixtures features contests 19 through 27.
Main Auditorium
Contest 19
- AmaniamponG SHS
- Ghanata SHS
- Tepa SHS
Contest 22
- Achimota School
- Accra Girls’ SHS
- Accra High School
Contest 25
- Accra Academy
- Holy Child School
- Senya SHS
SMS Auditorium
Contest 20
- Mankranso SHS
- Anglican SHS, Kumasi
- Chemu SHTS
Contest 23
- Abetifi Presby SHS
- Boa Amponsem SHS
- Nsutaman Catholic SHS
Contest 26
- University Practice SHS
- Adiembra SHS
- Presby SHS, Adeiso
CNC Auditorium
Contest 21
- Ghana Sec. Tech. School
- Presby SHTS, Aburi
- Bright SHS
Contest 24
- Adisadel College
- Kumasi Academy
- Wesley Grammar School
Contest 27
- Opoku Ware School
- Asanteman SHS
- Bishop Herman College
What the NSMQ 2026 One-Eighth Stage Schedule Shows
The published fixtures reveal a three-day programme involving 81 schools across 27 contests. Each contest features three schools, meaning the stage brings together a broad cross-section of schools from different parts of Ghana.
The arrangement also distributes the contests across three venues each day. The Main Auditorium, SMS Auditorium and CNC Auditorium therefore each host three contests per day.
The schedule includes several well-known NSMQ names alongside schools competing at this stage, making the One-Eighth Stage an important part of the 2026 National Science & Maths Quiz journey.
How to Follow the NSMQ 2026 One-Eighth Stage
- @NSMQGHANA on YouTube and Facebook,
- @PRIMETIMELIMITED on YouTube.
For followers tracking individual schools, the contest number, date and auditorium provide the key information needed to identify the relevant fixture.
Final Thoughts
The NSMQ 2026 One-Eighth Stage fixtures provide a detailed three-day schedule for the next phase of the competition, with 81 schools assigned to 27 contests across the Main Auditorium, SMS Auditorium and CNC Auditorium.
From August 26 to August 28, 2026, participating schools will compete in groups of three as the competition progresses through this important stage. The published fixture list gives students, schools, teachers, alumni and NSMQ supporters a convenient reference for tracking each contest and the schools involved.
Published By: Justice Donkoh | GESHub.org
