NSMQ 2025 Launches with Excitement as Schools Gear Up for Fierce Competition

The 2025 edition of the National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ) has officially kicked off, marking the start of another thrilling season of intellectual rivalry among Ghana’s brightest young minds.

The launch event, held on Wednesday, October 15, brought together education stakeholders, students, and the media for the much-anticipated balloting exercise that determined this year’s match-ups. The atmosphere was charged with excitement and anticipation as schools prepared to battle for supremacy.

Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu, speaking at the event, encouraged participating schools to give their very best and embrace the spirit of healthy competition.

“Let the bragging begin!” he said, echoing the passion and pride that the contest sparks nationwide.

As Ghana’s longest-running and most-watched academic competition, the NSMQ continues to captivate audiences year after year. This year’s edition will feature a record 174 participating schools — the highest number in the quiz’s history.

The preliminary stage runs from October 20 to 24, with Ofori Panyin Senior High School, Kpando Senior High School, and Awe Senior High Technical School set to open the contest. The One-Eighth stage follows from October 26 to 28, the Quarter-Finals on October 30, the Semi-Finals on November 3, and the Grand Finale on November 6.

Achimota School added a touch of inspiration to the launch with a beautiful choral performance that set the tone for the event.

Produced by Primetime Limited and supported by the Ghana Education Service, the NSMQ continues to be a highlight of Ghana’s academic calendar — drawing students, alumni, and education enthusiasts together to celebrate knowledge and excellence.

This year’s sponsors include NASCO, VitaMilk, Ayuda, Virtual Security Africa, Admissions Checker, German Ozone Medical Centre, Achimota Retail Centre, Ace Medical Insurance, Slamm Technologies, Family Health Medical School, and Chopbox Technologies.

As the competition begins, all eyes are on the brilliant young contestants who will represent their schools and, perhaps, make history in this celebrated national event.