The National Science and Mathematics Quiz (NSMQ) 2025 is set to be a historic edition as it gears up to host 174 Senior High Schools (SHSs) from across Ghana. This prestigious competition, which has been a hallmark of academic excellence since its inception in 1993, will feature intense stages ranging from the preliminary round to the grand finale. If you’re looking to follow the 2025 NSMQ journey, here are the crucial dates for each stage, including the preliminary, One-Eighth, quarter-finals, semi-finals, and the grand finale.
1. Launch and Preliminary Balloting
Before the competition kicks off, Primetime Limited, the producer of NSMQ, will officially launch the 2025 edition of the National Science and Mathematics Quiz on October 7, 2025. On this same day, preliminary balloting for the national championship will commence, marking the beginning of an exciting academic adventure for Ghana’s brightest young minds.
2. NSMQ 2025 Preliminary Round
The preliminary stage of the 2025 NSMQ is scheduled to begin on October 13, 2025 and run through October 17, 2025. During this period, 174 schools will compete in several knockout rounds to secure a spot in the One-Eighth stage. With so many participants, the preliminary rounds promise to showcase some of the most intense academic battles in the history of the quiz.
3. NSMQ 2025 One-Eighth Stage
Following the preliminary round, the competition will move to the One-Eighth Stage from October 19 to 21, 2025. This stage is a critical juncture where only the best-performing schools from the preliminaries will advance. The One-Eighth matches will determine the elite schools that will make it to the quarter-finals.
4. NSMQ 2025 Quarter-Finals
The quarter-finals of NSMQ 2025 will take place between October 23 and 25, 2025. As the competition narrows, the remaining teams will face off in high-stakes matches, with the pressure mounting as each team inches closer to the coveted spot in the semi-finals. This stage is known for its fierce competition and dramatic upsets, with surprises often shaking up the field.
5. NSMQ 2025 Semi-Finals
On October 27, 2025, the semi-final round will unfold, where only the top teams will battle for the ultimate chance to compete in the grand finale. At this stage, the stakes are higher than ever, with each team striving to secure a place in the final showdown of the 2025 NSMQ.
6. NSMQ 2025 Grand Finale
The grand finale, scheduled for October 30, 2025, will bring together the best of the best in the National Science and Mathematics Quiz. This is the moment where the brightest minds of Ghana’s Senior High Schools will compete for the title of National Champion. The grand finale is expected to be an epic academic showdown, drawing in viewers from across the nation. Will the defending champions retain their title, or will a new victor emerge?
Record-Breaking Participation
For the second time in the history of the National Science and Mathematics Quiz, 174 Senior High Schools will compete for the national championship in 2025. This impressive figure surpasses the 2024 edition’s record of 157 participating schools, setting a new benchmark for the quiz competition. Among these 174 schools, 27 seeded Senior High Schools from the 2024 edition, 106 regional qualifier winners, 32 top-runners-up, and 9 private SHSs are set to compete.
New Entrants in NSMQ 2025
A thrilling aspect of the 2025 edition is the inclusion of 15 new Senior High Schools making their debut in the national championship. These new entrants are:
- Abomusu STEM SHS
- Agona SHTS
- Akro SHTS
- Anum Presby SHS
- Attafuah SHTS
- Juaboso SHS
- Mankessim SHTS
- Ngleshie Amanfro SHS
- Nyakrom SHTS
- Our Lady of Lourdes Girls’ SHS
- Prampram SHS
- Presby SHS
- Adeiso Senya SHS
- T.I. AMASS
- Salaga SHTS
- Wovenu SHTS
These schools are eager to prove themselves on the national stage, bringing fresh talent and fierce competition to the table.
NSMQ 2025 Participate Schools
Greater Accra Region
- Accra Girls’ SHS
- Accra High School
- Ashaiman SHS
- Chemu SHTS
- Fafraha Community SHS
- Ghanata SHS
- Labone SHS
- O’Reilly SHS
- St. John’s Grammar School
- St. Mary’s SHS
- St. Thomas Aquinas SHS
- Tema Sec. School
- West Africa SHS
Eastern Region
- Abetifi Presby SHS
- Aburi Girls’ SHS
- Benkum SHS
- Krobo Girls’ SHS
- Kwahu Tafo SHS
- Manya Krobo
- SHS Nifa SHS
- Nkwatia Presby SHS
- Oda SHS
- Ofori Panin SHS
- Okuapemman School
- Oti Boateng SHS
- Oyoko Methodist SHS
- Presby SHS, Suhum
- Suhum SHTS
- Yilo Krobo SHS
Upper East Region
- Awe SHTS
- Bawku SHTS
- Bolgatanga SHS
- Navrongo SHS
- Zebilla SHTS
Upper West Region
- Kanton SHS
- Lawra SHS
- Nandom SHS
- St. Francis Xavier Jnr Sem.
- SHS Wa SHS
Northen Region
- Business SHS
- Ghana SHS, Tamale
- Kalpohin SHS
- Northern School of Business
- St. Charles Minor Sem. SHS
- Tamale Islamic Science SHS
- Yendi SHS
North East Region
- Bunkpurugu SHTS
Ashanti Region
- Adventist SHS, Bantama
- Afua Kobi Ampem Girls’ SHS
- Amaniampong SHS
- Anglican SHS, Kumasi
- Armed Forces SHTS
- Effiduase SHCS
- Ejisuman SHS
- KNUST SHS
- Kofi Agyei SHTS
- Konongo-Odumase SHS
- Kumasi Academy
- Kumasi High School
- Kumasi Sec. Tech. School
- Kumasi Wesley Girls’ High School.
- Mankranso SHS
- Nsutaman Catholic SHS
- Osei Kyeretwie SHS
- Presby SHS, Bompata
- SDA SHS, Bekwai
- Serwaa Nyarko Girls’
- SHS Simms SHS
- St Joseph Sem. SHS
- St. Louis SHS
- T.I Ahmadiyya SHS, Kumasi
- Tepa SHS
- Yaa Asantewaa Girls’ SHS
Oti Region
- Bueman SHS
- Kadjebi Asato SHS
- Krachi SHS
- St. Mary’s Sem SHS, Lolobi
Volta Region
- Abor SHS
- Adidome SHS
- Anlo SHS
- Awudome SHS
- E.P.C. Mawuko Girls’ SHS
- Hohoe E.P. SHS
- Kpando SHS OLA SHS, Ho
- Sogakope SHS
- St. Catherine SHS
- St. Paul’s SHS, Denu
- Tsito SHTS
- Vakpo SHS
How to Stay Updated
To ensure you don’t miss a moment of the action, stay tuned for updates on social media platforms, where Primetime Limited will share live results, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive interviews with contestants. Follow the official NSMQ channels and watch live broadcasts of each stage as the competition intensifies, leading to the grand finale on October 30, 2025.
Mark your calendars for the NSMQ 2025 and join in the excitement as Ghana’s brightest minds compete for the prestigious national title!
Source: GESHub.org
