The countdown is on for the 2025 National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ) Grand Finale, and anticipation is at an all-time high. Set for Thursday, November 6, at the SGS Auditorium, University of Cape Coast, this year’s final promises one of the fiercest academic battles in recent memory.
Mfantsipim School, Opoku Ware School, and St. Augustine’s College: three giants of Ghanaian secondary education with a combined seven national titles are all chasing glory. Each contender enters the competition with strong momentum, history, and a burning hunger to lift the prestigious NSMQ trophy.
Mfantsipim School, fondly known as BOTWE, are the defending champions after winning the 2024 edition. With three national titles to their name (1999, 2014, 2024), they are aiming for a rare back-to-back victory that would cement their place as NSMQ legends.
Representing the Ashanti Region, Opoku Ware School (OWASS) is seeking a third national crown after triumphs in 1997 and 2002. Their dominant semifinal performance and 2025 regional championship victory have reignited hopes of ending their two-decade wait for another national title.
From Cape Coast, St. Augustine’s College (AUGUSCO) enters the finale determined to reclaim the crown they last held in 2019. With two national titles (2007 and 2019), the Saints have shown consistency and strategy throughout this year’s competition.
As these three academic powerhouses prepare for the ultimate showdown, the question remains: Who will conquer the 2025 NSMQ? Will BOTWE defend their title, will OWASS reclaim their lost glory, or will AUGUSCO rise once more?
