The final contest for the 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ) is set to feature Presbyterian Boys’ Secondary School (PRESEC), St. Augustine’s College and Accra Academy battling for the coveted national crown on Thursday, September 10.
All three schools secured their place in the final round after overcoming a fierce series of preliminary and intermediate rounds featuring some of the brightest minds in Ghanaian science and mathematics. Editorial Standards
Their journey to the final has created a highly anticipated encounter between three esteemed institutions with strong traditions within the NSMQ, which promises to deliver a thrilling spectacle as the competition unfolds.
PRESEC will walk into the grand finale with substantial experience in the NSMQ and the reputation as one of the most successful institutions in the history of the competition. Over the years, PRESEC has consistently delivered powerful performances and will be seeking to etch its name onto the NSMQ trophy once more.
For the Legon-based institution, the finale offers yet another platform to assert its academic prowess in science and mathematics against two schools that share similar rich pedigrees in the Quiz.
St. Augustine’s College, otherwise known as ASEC, will also be a formidable force as the three-way contest commences.
Hailing from Cape Coast, ASEC has a well-established history of scholastic achievement and has built a reputation as a top contender within the NSMQ.
Its placement in the final clearly demonstrates the vast depth of talent residing within the school, paving the way for its students to once again challenge for national honors.
Accra Academy completes the trio vying for NSMQ supremacy and enters the competition with a clear intent to present a significant challenge to the other two finalists. Corrections Policy
The school from the nation’s capital also boasts a proud academic legacy and has proven to be a consistent participant at the highest levels of the NSMQ.
Its qualification for the finale provides a credible chance for the institution to secure its first national championship and leave a lasting imprint in the history of its students, staff and supporters.
A key element that makes the 2026 grand finale particularly significant is the confluence of the disparate strengths and historical achievements of all three contending institutions.
In contrast to the preceding stages of the contest, where schools were required to progress through a series of numerous qualifying rounds, the finale demands absolute precision from the contestants. Every answer, mathematical computation, and strategic decision will directly influence the trajectory of the ultimate winner.
Designed to assess a wide array of scientific and mathematical knowledge, the NSMQ requires participants to display a blend of rapid processing speeds, unwavering accuracy, astute analytical faculties and commendable teamwork.
Indeed, the quiz has steadily evolved to become one of the country’s most esteemed academic tournaments, eliciting substantial interest from schools, parents, academics, and well-wishers from across the nation.
Beyond the sporting element of the competition, the NSMQ has been instrumental in fostering interest in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education among Ghanaian students.
The attention generated by the Quiz, itself, has provided an exceptional avenue for promoting nascent academic potential, while motivating students to dedicate their studies towards academic disciplines deemed crucial to Ghana’s eventual development. Newscard
Nonetheless, for the participating schools, the ultimate prize will be to win.The experience and former successes gained from previous NSMQ campaigns may offer PRESEC a marginal edge, while the strengths of both St. Augustine’s College and Accra Academy should be enough to pull an upset against the presumed favorite and lay claim to the title.
All three schools will surely enjoy the unwavering support of their respective communities, with pupils, alumni, teachers, and sympathizers expected to closely monitor every development of the event.
As such, theSeptember 10 finale is poised to be far more than just another examination rather it will be the meeting of three learning institutions with time-honored traditions, all yearning to conclude the 2026 NSMQ journey at the helm of the table.With the prestige of being crowned the National Science and Maths Quiz champions of Ghana at stake, contestants must show great composure while facing the competitive rigor and seize every opportunity presented to them.
For PRESEC, St. Augustine’s College and Accra Academy, their tireless preparations will culminate in a single electrifying finale on September 10.
By the time the buzzer blares, one school will be crowned the 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz Champion and etch another remarkable victory into its academic legacy.