Mfantsipim School has secured the first Grand finale spot at the 2025 National Maths & Science Quiz (NSMQ).

Today, Monday, November 3, 2025, the legendary Cape Coast-based institution popularly called Kwabotwe or Botwe, went up against Mankranso Senior High School (SHS) and Takoradi-based Ghana Secondary Technical School (GSTS). 

From the very onset, Mfantsipim bared its teeth taking a double digit lead while the opposition managed single digits. See the results for all five captivating rounds below:

- End of Round 1: Mfantsipim School (17 points), GSTS (7 points), and Mankranso SHS (6 points)

- End of Round 2: Mfantsipim School (18 points), GSTS (12 points), and Mankranso SHS (5 points)

- Problem of the day scores: Mfantsipim School (1/10),  GSTS (1/10), and Mankranso SHS (0/10)

- End of Round 4: Mfantsipim School (32 points), GSTS (20 points), and Mankranso SHS (15 points)

- End of Contest: Mfantsipim School (42 points), GSTS (23 points), and Mankranso SHS (15 points)

Mfantsipim School has booked its place at the grand finale, being the 2024 NSMQ defending champions. The potential back-to-back glory would also make them a four-time NSMQ champion. 

"The first SHS in Ghana have once again proven why they’ve been relevant since 1876!" the official NSMQ page on X eulogised.  

"This is how you capture moments, this is how you feature in the history lessons! The citadel of education has spoken. Rejoice James Picot, take that sigh of relief Rev. Ebenezer Aidoo. For all the saints, for all the boys in Balmer-Acquah to Brandful-Dontwi. For all the great descendants of the Faithful 8 — this is for you! Another step closer to FOUR!"

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