Full list of NSMQ winners from 1994 to 2025

The National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ), a staple of Ghanaian education since 1994, has once again captured the nation's attention. This premier quiz competition for Senior High Schools is renowned for unearthing young scholarly talent, but it's also fiercely about one thing: claiming the ultimate bragging rights. For contestants, the dream is to win, to proudly recount the story of how they triumphed over their rivals to lift the coveted trophy.

The 2025 edition delivered another unforgettable showdown, culminating in Mfantsipim School – popularly known as BOTWE – successfully defending their national title. With this back-to-back victory, Mfantsipim has etched its name alongside PRESEC-Legon as the only schools to have won the championship consecutively.

A Look at the Record Books

While Mfantsipim celebrates its successful defence, the all-time leaderboard remains a testament to sustained excellence. PRESEC-Legon leads the pack with a record eight trophies, followed by Prempeh College with five wins. Mfantsipim's recent victories have now brought their total to three, solidifying their place among the quiz's most elite institutions.

The 2025 Final: A Rollercoaster of Brilliance

The latest final was a masterclass in tension and resilience. The defending champions, Mfantsipim, began strongly, leading with 20 points after the first round, while St. Augustine's College (AUGUSCO) and Opoku Ware School (OWASS) trailed closely with 17 points each.

The speed round saw AUGUSCO fight back with sharp teamwork, finishing the second round ahead with 27 points. Mfantsipim followed with 24, and Opoku Ware stayed on 17. However, the momentum soon swung back to Botwe. In the critical "Problem of the Day" round, they powered through with accuracy and composure, scoring 30 points to just edge out Augusco’s 29, while OWASS struggled with 19 points.

By the fourth round, the atmosphere was electric. Mfantsipim widened their lead with a commanding 46 points, keeping Augusco at 42 and OWASS at 29. They maintained this dominance until the very end, sealing a decisive victory with a final score of 56 points. St. Augustine's College put up a valiant fight to finish with 42 points, while Opoku Ware School ended the contest with 29 points.

NSMQ: A Legacy of Champions (1994 - 2025)

Here is the complete list of winners, as documented by gesupdates.com, showcasing the rich history of the competition:

· 1994 – Prempeh College

· 1995 – PRESEC-Legon

· 1996 – Prempeh College

· 1997 – Opoku Ware Senior High School

· 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

· 2007 – St Augustine's College

· 2008 – PRESEC-Legon

· 2009 – PRESEC-Legon

· 2010 – No Competition

· 2011 – No Competition

· 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 School

· 2025 – Mfantsipim School