Are you ready for an electrifying showdown? Hold onto your seats because the 2023 edition of the National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ) is set to reach its climax in the vibrant city of Accra!
This thrilling announcement comes as part of the NSMQ’s grand plan to commemorate its remarkable 30-year journey. The NSMQ has been a prestigious academic competition that has captured the hearts and minds of students, teachers, and the entire nation.
It is a platform that celebrates knowledge, critical thinking, and the brightest young minds in Ghana. And now, the 2023 edition is gearing up to be an exceptional milestone in this storied history.
The buzz began when Primetime, the brilliant organizers behind the NSMQ, released the official schedule of activities and dates for the upcoming competition. According to this announcement, the competition’s stages will be spread across different locations.
The journey to the grand finale kicks off with the launch and preliminary stages, which will be held at the prestigious Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) in Kumasi. This iconic institution has played host to many memorable NSMQ moments, and this year promises to be no different.
However, the real icing on the cake is the revelation that the grand finale of the 2023 NSMQ will be held in none other than the bustling capital city of Accra! This decision to host the ultimate showdown in Accra is a fitting tribute to mark the program’s three-decade journey of nurturing intellect, fostering competition, and promoting science and mathematics education.
As Accra opens its arms to welcome the NSMQ participants, supporters, and enthusiasts, we can expect a grand celebration that befits this extraordinary occasion.
The NSMQ has always been about pushing the boundaries of knowledge and fostering a love for learning, and this year’s event promises to be bigger and better than ever before.
Schedule, Dates & Activities
| Event | Date |
| Launch & Preliminary Stage Balloting | September 26 |
| Preliminary Stage | October 6-9 |
| One-eighth Stage | October 11-13 |
| Quarter-final Stage | October 15-17 |
| Semi-final Stage | October 19 |
| Grand Finale | October 31 |
NSMQ 2023 National Championship Qualified Schools
Bono Region
- Nafana Presby SHS
- Methodist SHTS, Berekum
- Sunyani SHS
- Notre Dame Girls’ SHS
- Goka SHTS
Bono East Region
- Atebubu SHS
- Kintampo SHS
- Akumfi Ameyaw SHTS
- Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Girls’ SHS
Ahafo Region
- Samuel Otu Presby SHS
- OLA Girls’ SHS, Kenyasi
- Acherensua SHS
Western Region
- Ghana Sec. Tech. School
- St. Mary’s Boys SHS
- Fijai SHS
- Archbishop Porter Girls’ SHS
- Huni Valley SHS
- Adiembra SHS
- Sekondi College
- Amenfiman SHS
- Bompeh SHTS
Western North Region
- St. Joseph’s SHS
- Sefwi Wiaso SHS
Upper West Region
- Lawra SHS
- Queen of Peace SHS
- St. Francis Girls’ SHS
- Wa SHTS
- Kanton SHS
- Wa SHS
Central Region
- Boa Amponsem SHS
- Obiri Yeboah SHS
- Wesley Girls’ High School
- Holy Child School
- University Practice SHS
- Aggrey Memorial Zion SHS
- Winneba SHS
- Apam SHS
- T.I. AMASS, Ekumfi
Upper East Region
- Notre Dame Seminary SHS
- Navrongo SHS
- Awe SHTS
- Bolgatanga SHS
- Sandema SHS
- Bongo SHS
Eastern Region
- Nkwatia Presby SHS
- Koforidua Sec/Tech. School
- Krobo Girls’ SHS
- Asamankese SHS
- Mamfe Methodist Girls’ SHS
- Okuapemman School
- Oti Boateng SHS
- Aburi Girls’ SHS
- Ofori Pain SHS
- Yilo Krobo SHS
- St. Peter’s SHS
- Oda SHS
- Mpraeso SHS
- Nifa SHS
- Abuakwa State College
Northern Region
- Tamale Islamic Science SHS
- Yendi SHS
- St. Charles Min. Sem.
- Tolon SHS
- Northern School of Business
North East Region
- Bunkprugu SHTS
Savannah Region
- Damongo SHS
Volta Region
- Adidome SHS
- Kpando SHS
- Hohoe E.P. SHS
- Sogakope SHS
- E.P.C. Mawuko Girls’ SHS
- Abor SHS
- Anlo SHS
- St. Paul’s SHS
- OLA SHS, Ho
- Awudome SHS
- Zion College
Ashanti Region
- Kumasi Anglican SHS
- Aduman SHS
- Armed Forces SHTS
- Ejisuman SHS
- Simms SHS
- Konongo Odumase SHS
- Nsutaman Catholic SHS
- Kumasi Academy
- SDA SHS, Agona
- Yaa Asantewaa Girls’ SHS
- Okomfo Anokye SHS
- T.I. AMASS, Fomena
- KNUST SHS
- St. Louis SHS
- St. Monica’s SHS
- Amaniampong SHS
- Kumasi Wesley Girls’ SHS
- T.I. AMASS, Kumasi
Oti Region
- Krachi SHS
- St. Mary’s Seminary SHS, Lolobi
- Bueman SHS
- Kadjebi-Asato SHS
Greater Accra Region
- Chemu SHS
- St. Thomas Aquinas SHS
- St. John’s Grammar School
- Ashaiman SHS
- Labone SHS
- Odorgonno SHS
- Achimota School
- West Africa SHS
- Tema Methodist SHS
- Wesley Grammar School
Note: There are twenty-seven seeded schools from last year’s NSMQ National Championship that are waiting to be paired with any of the above-listed schools, should they perform well in the next round of the competition.
A Seeded School in the NSMQ is simply a school that makes it from the preliminary stages of the competition to the one-eighth and to the quarter-finals.
What this implies is that, all the various schools that win their one-eighth stage contest automatically qualify as a seeded school for the next year.
The relieving thing about being a seeded school in the NSMQ is that, as other schools battle their way from the various regional championship competition, the seeded schools just await them in the National championship.
NSMQ 2022 Seeded Schools
| S/N | Seeded School |
| 1 | Osei Kyeretwie SHS |
| 2 | Abetifi Presby SHS |
| 3 | St. Hubert Min. Sem. & SHS |
| 4 | Ghanata SHS |
| 5 | Tamale SHS |
| 6 | Mfantsipim School |
| 7 | Mawuli School |
| 8 | Aburi Presby SHTS |
| 9 | Prempeh College |
| 10 | Ghana SHS, Koforidua |
| 11 | St. James Sem. SHS |
| 12 | Kumasi Sec. Tech. Sch. |
| 13 | St. Francis Xavier Jr. Sem. |
| 14 | Kumasi High School |
| 15 | Bishop Herman College |
| 16 | Accra Academy |
| 17 | Pope John Min. Sem. SHS |
| 18 | Presec, Legon |
| 19 | Osei Tutu SHS |
| 20 | St. Augustine’s College |
| 21 | Assin State College |
| 22 | Ghana National College |
| 23 | Swedru SHS |
| 24 | Adisadel College |
| 25 | Adventist SHS, Bantama |
| 26 | Opoku Ware School |
| 27 | Keta SHTS |
Which school do you tip to win the 2023 edition of the National Science and Maths Quiz? Comment below.
Source: GESHub.org
