List of NSMQ winners from 1994 to 2025
Explore the full list of National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ) winners from 1994 to 2025, including champions like PRESEC, Prempeh, PERSCO, and Mfantsipim.
By Edem Kwame
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The National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ), introduced in 1994, has long been celebrated as one of Ghana’s most prestigious academic competitions. The contest, which brings together senior high schools across the country, is renowned for showcasing brilliant young minds and igniting fierce school pride. Winning the NSMQ is not just about academic excellence—it is about securing bragging rights and preserving legacy.
Among all participating schools, Presbyterian Boys’ Senior High School (PRESEC-Legon) stands tall as the most successful institution in the competition’s history. PRESEC has claimed the trophy eight times, making them the school with the highest number of championships. They also remain the only school to have achieved back-to-back victories on multiple occasions.
Following PRESEC is Prempeh College with five titles, while St Peter’s Senior High School (PERSCO) occupies the third position with three titles to their name.
In 2025, Mfantsipim School etched their name deeper into NSMQ history. Popularly called Botwe, the school successfully defended their 2024 title to clinch their fourth national trophy, securing a remarkable back-to-back triumph before an electrified crowd at the University of Cape Coast.
Below is a full compilation of all NSMQ winners by Ghnewsmedia.com from 1994 to 2025.
1994 – Prempeh College
1995 – PRESEC-Legon
1996 – Prempeh College
1997 – Opoku Ware Senior High School
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1998 – Achimota School
1999 – Mfantsipim School
2000 – St Peter's Senior High School
2001 – Pope John Senior High School
2002 – Opoku Ware Senior High School
2003 – PRESEC-Legon
2004 – Achimota School
2005 – St Peter's Senior High School
2006 – PRESEC-Legon
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2007 – St Augustine's College
2008 – PRESEC-Legon
2009 – PRESEC-Legon
In 2010, no competition was held.
In 2011, no competition was held.
2012 – Ghana Secondary Technical School
2013 – St Thomas Aquinas
2014 – Mfantsipim School
2015 – Prempeh College
2016 – Adisadel College
2017 – Prempeh College
2018 – St Peter's Senior High School
2019 - St Augustine's College
2020 - PRESEC-Legon
2021 - Prempeh College
2022 - PRESEC–Legon
2023 - PRESEC–Legon
2024- Mfantsipim
2025 - Mfantsipim
Edem Kwame
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Edem Kwame is a staff journalist at GH News Media, where he covers news, sports, politics and current affairs with a sharp focus on Ghanaian and African football.
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