The stage is set for an electrifying finale as defending champions Mfantsipim School lock horns with their Cape Coast archrivals St. Augustine’s College and Ashanti giants Opoku Ware School in the 2025 National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ).
With pride, history, and supremacy at stake, this clash of titans promises to deliver a thrilling contest worthy of the nation’s most prestigious academic competition.
Set for today at the SGS Auditorium, University of Cape Coast, this year’s NSMQ final transcends mere academic rivalry. It’s a showdown of legacies—charged with suspense, strategy, and unrelenting determination—as the finalists battle for supremacy, the glittering trophy, and unmatched national glory.
Mfantsipim School — The Reigning Champions
They call them Botwe, and for good reason. The red-and-black army from Cape Coast return to the NSMQ grand stage as defending champions, the team everyone wants to beat. After cruising past GSTS and Mankranso SHS in a masterful semifinal display, Mfantsipim are chasing history — a consecutive win that would make them only the second school ever to retain the title and solidify their reign as the kings of science and maths.
With national titles in 1999, 2014, and 2024, and near-miss finishes in 2000 and 2016, Botwe’s NSMQ story is one of consistency, brilliance, and unmatched pedigree.
In the Central Region, Botwe has kept their flag flying high — champions in 2021, runners-up in 2023, and still a force to reckon with in 2025. But when it comes to the national stage, no one shines brighter.
Just one more win stands between them and a historic fourth NSMQ trophy. They enter the grand finale with calm confidence and a fearsome record — a combination that has their rivals, Opoku Ware and St. Augustine’s, on high alert.
The Third Time Trail -Opoku Ware School
The Royals of Santasi are back—and they’re hungry for gold! Opoku Ware School, the pride of the Ashanti Region, storms into the grand finale with their sights set on a third national crown. Their crushing semifinal win over St. Peter’s and Achimota proved one thing: OWASS knows how to dominate under pressure. With two titles already and a history of close calls, they return seasoned, confident, and ready for another shot at glory.
Their story is one of legacy and hunger. Opoku Ware’s first national triumph came in 1997, followed by another in 2002. Since then, they’ve been perennial finalists — runners-up seven times, including 2020 and 2023. Few teams can match that level of consistency.
But 2025 feels different. The Ashanti Region’s champions have looked unstoppable, dominating every stage of the competition. With their confidence soaring and the crown within reach, OWASS might just complete a dream comeback — reclaiming national glory more than two decades after their last victory.
St. Augustine’s College — The Return of the Saints
From the historic city of Cape Coast, St. Augustine’s College returns to the NSMQ grand finale with a single goal — to make history once more. The Saints battled fiercely to earn their place, edging out Pope John SHS and Amaniampong SHS in a thrilling semifinal performance that showcased their trademark resilience and tactical brilliance.
Champions in 2007 and 2019, AUGUSCO’s legacy is one of intellect, faith, and relentless pursuit of excellence. Their resurgence this year captures a team refined by discipline and belief, ready to reclaim their throne among Ghana’s academic greats.
Regionally, St. Augustine’s record speaks for itself — champions in 2019, runners-up in 2020 and 2022, and second runners-up in 2023. Their 2025 silver-medal finish highlighted a steady resurgence and a clear intent to return to national dominance.
