Primetime postpones third quarter-final contest of 2025 NSMQ

The third quarter-final contest of the 2025 National Science and Mathematics Quiz (NSMQ) has been postponed, the producers of the National Science and Mathematics Quiz announced late Thursday night.

In a social media post sighted by GhanaEducation.org, the organisers said, “We regret to inform our cherished audience that the third Quarter-final contest of NSMQ 2025 has been postponed.”

According to Primetime Limited, a new date for the third quarter-final contest of the National Science and Mathematics Quiz (NSMQ) will be communicated to the general public in due course.

“A new date and time will be communicated in due course. Thank you for your support and patience,” it said.

It explained that postponement had become necessary, following a disruption caused by an uncontrollable crowd that forced its way into the auditorium, despite several measures we had put in place to manage the numbers.

“We acknowledge that there are larger auditoriums on campus. However, factors such as availability, accessibility, and suitability for our stage setup informed our choice of venue.

The School of Graduate Studies Auditorium was the most viable option, and we made provision there for the expected crowd.

Each of the three schools was allocated a quota of 50 supporters. Anticipating a large turnout, we provided three outdoor screens, with chairs and canopies for comfort.

Two seminar rooms were also set up to stream the contest live. In addition, we arranged for police and campus security to maintain order,” it stated in a statement issued on Friday, October 31, 2025.

It added, “Unfortunately, the desire of many to be inside the recording hall led to the breach and the long hold-up of the start of the contest.

Calling off the contest was the safest decision, under the circumstances, as we wished to prevent possible clashes among supporters, especially after the contest and under the cover of darkness.

We sincerely apologise to the participating schools, fans and all our stakeholders who were disappointed by the turn of events. Any inconvenience to you is deeply regretted.

We wish to assure you that Primetime places a premium on ensuring the protection of life and property at all times and that we shall continue to do all we can to provide a safe environment for all who participate in our competitions.

We are grateful for your support and understanding, as we work to reschedule and ensure a smooth continuation of the contest.”

This year, a total of record-breaking 174 Senior High Schools, including private and government second-cycle schools, qualified to compete in the national championship of the National Science and Mathematics Quiz.

Included in the 174 record-making figure are 27 seeded Senior High Schools (SHSs) from the 2024 edition of the NSMQ, 106 regional qualifier winners, 32 top-runners-up, and nine private Senior High Schools.

SHSs qualified to participate in 2025 NSMQ

Greater Accra Region

1. Accra Girls’ SHS

2. Accra High School

3. Ashaiman SHS

4. Chemu SHTS

5. Fafraha Community SHS

6. Ghanata SHS

7. Labone SHS

8. O’Reilly SHS

9. St. John’s Grammar School

10. St. Mary’s SHS

11. St. Thomas Aquinas SHS

12. Tema Sec. School

13. West Africa SHS

Eastern Region

1. Abetifi Presby SHS

2. Aburi Girls’ SHS

3. Benkum SHS

4. Krobo Girls’ SHS

5. Kwahu Tafo SHS

6. Manya Krobo

7. SHS Nifa SHS

8. Nkwatia Presby SHS

9. Oda SHS

10. Ofori Panin SHS

11. Okuapemman School

12. Oti Boateng SHS

13. Oyoko Methodist SHS

14. Presby SHS, Suhum

15. Suhum SHTS

16. Yilo Krobo SHS

Upper East Region

1. Awe SHTS

2. Bawku SHTS

3. Bolgatanga SHS

4. Navrongo SHS

5. Zebilla SHTS

Upper West Region

1. Kanton SHS

2. Lawra SHS

3. Nandom SHS

4. St. Francis Xavier Jnr Sem.

5. SHS Wa SHS

Northen Region

1. Business SHS

2. Ghana SHS, Tamale

3. Kalpohin SHS

4. Northern School of Business

5. St. Charles Minor Sem. SHS

6. Tamale Islamic Science SHS

7. Yendi SHS

North East Region

1. Bunkpurugu SHTS

Ashanti Region

1. Adventist SHS, Bantama

2. Afua Kobi Ampem Girls’ SHS

3. Amaniampong SHS

4. Anglican SHS, Kumasi

5. Armed Forces SHTS

5. Effiduase SHCS

6. Ejisuman SHS

7. KNUST SHS

8. Kofi Agyei SHTS

9. Konongo-Odumase SHS

10. Kumasi Academy

12. Kumasi High School

13. Kumasi Sec. Tech. School

14. Kumasi Wesley Girls’ High School.

15. Mankranso SHS

16. Nsutaman Catholic SHS

17. Osei Kyeretwie SHS

18. Presby SHS, Bompata

19. SDA SHS, Bekwai

20. Serwaa Nyarko Girls’

21. SHS Simms SHS

22. St Joseph Sem. SHS

23. St. Louis SHS

24. T.I Ahmadiyya SHS, Kumasi

25. Tepa SHS

26. Yaa Asantewaa Girls’ SHS

Oti Region

1. Bueman SHS

2. Kadjebi Asato SHS

3. Krachi SHS

4. St. Mary’s Sem SHS, Lolobi

Volta Region

1. Abor SHS

2. Adidome SHS

3. Anlo SHS

4. Awudome SHS

5. E.P.C. Mawuko Girls’ SHS

6. Hohoe E.P. SHS

7. Kpando SHS OLA SHS, Ho

8. Sogakope SHS

9. St. Catherine SHS

10. St. Paul’s SHS, Denu

11. Tsito SHTS

12. Vakpo SHS

The 2025 National Science and Maths Quiz is produced by Primetime Limited and sponsored by the Ghana Education Service in partnership with GOIL PLC and supported by Pepsodent, Jupay, and Prudential Life Insurance Ghana.

The broadcast of the National Science & Maths Quiz on JoyNews is supported by NASCO, VitaMilk, Virtual Security Africa, Ace Medical Insurance, Built Financial Technologies, DBS Roofing, Sintex Tanks, Family Health Medical School,  Chopbox Technologies, and Action Secondary Technical School.

Other sponsors of the national competition are AirtelTigo, Dano Milk, Newmont, Ghana National Petroleum Corporation, Accra College of Medicine, Academic City University College, and YFM.