Get the latest NSMQ 2026 Ashanti Regional Qualifiers results, qualified schools, scores, and highlights. Follow all contests as schools battle for national slots.
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Last Updated: July 30, 2026
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Author: Ferdinand Ellis
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Sources: Primetime Limited, NSMQ official updates, Ghana Education Service (GES)
In Brief
The NSMQ 2026 Ashanti Regional Qualifiers are underway as senior high schools across the region compete for qualification slots to the National Championship in Accra.
The qualifiers, which started on July 25, 2026, have already produced outstanding performances from schools including Osei Kyeretwie SHS, St. Louis SHS, Ejisuman SHS, Konongo Odumase SHS, Kumasi Academy, St. Hubert Seminary SHS, T.I. Amass Kumasi, Armed Forces SHTS, Serwaa Nyarko Girls’ SHS, and St. Joseph’s Seminary SHS.
Kumasi Academy recorded the highest score among the early qualifiers with 63 points, while St. Joseph’s Seminary SHS followed with 60 points. The competition continues until July 30, 2026, when the final schools representing Ashanti Region will be determined.
Introduction
The Ashanti Region has once again demonstrated why it remains one of the strongest regions in Ghana’s National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ) history.
The 2026 NSMQ Ashanti Regional Qualifiers began on July 25, 2026, bringing together some of the region’s leading senior high schools to compete for places at the National Championship in Accra.
Organized by Primetime Limited in partnership with the Ghana Education Service (GES), the regional contests provide schools with the opportunity to showcase their scientific knowledge, mathematical ability, teamwork, and preparation.
With 21 contests scheduled between July 25 and July 30, 2026, the Ashanti Region qualifiers are expected to produce some of the strongest contenders for the national competition.
Early results have already shown intense competition, with traditional powerhouses and emerging schools battling for qualification.
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NSMQ 2026 Ashanti Regional Qualifiers Overview
The Ashanti Regional Qualifiers form part of the nationwide qualification process for the NSMQ 2026 National Championship.
A total of 21 contests are being held across six days, with participating schools grouped into competitive contests. Winners from each contest earn qualification to represent the Ashanti Region at the national stage.
The region has historically produced some of Ghana’s strongest NSMQ teams, including national champions such as Prempeh College and other consistent performers.
The 2026 qualifiers have already produced impressive scores, showing the level of preparation among participating schools.
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Day 1 Results: Ejisuman, St. Louis, Osei Kyeretwie and Konongo Odumase Qualify
The opening day of the NSMQ 2026 Ashanti Regional Qualifiers produced four qualified schools after four competitive contests on July 25, 2026.
The day witnessed impressive performances from established schools and emerging contenders, with Osei Kyeretwie SHS (OKESS) recording the highest score in Ashanti on Day 1 with 56 points.
Contest 1: Ejisuman SHS Secures First Qualification Slot
Ejisuman SHS became the first school to qualify from the Ashanti Region after winning Contest 1 with 51 points.
The school maintained control throughout the contest to finish ahead of its competitors.
Final Scores
| Position | School | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ejisuman SHS | 51 points ✅ |
| 2 | St. Jerome SHS | 35 points |
| 3 | Onwe SHS | 3 points |
Ejisuman SHS’s victory gave the school an early opportunity to represent Ashanti Region at the national level.
Contest 2: St. Louis SHS Leads Competitive Five-School Contest
St. Louis SHS emerged victorious in one of the most competitive contests of Day 1, defeating four other schools to secure qualification.
The all-girls school finished with 53 points, ahead of Jachie Pramso SHS and Kumasi Girls’ SHS.
Final Scores
| Position | School | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | St. Louis SHS | 53 points ✅ |
| 2 | Jachie Pramso SHS | 45 points |
| 3 | Kumasi Girls’ SHS | 42 points |
| 4 | Esaase Bontefufuo SHTS | 37 points |
| 5 | Jacobu SHTS | 15 points |
The result highlighted the depth of academic competition among Ashanti Region’s senior high schools.
Contest 3: Osei Kyeretwie SHS Records Highest Day 1 Score
Osei Kyeretwie SHS delivered one of the strongest performances of the opening day, securing qualification with 56 points.
The school finished comfortably ahead of the other contestants and recorded the highest score among Ashanti qualifiers on Day 1.
Final Scores
| Position | School | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Osei Kyeretwie SHS (OKESS) | 56 points ✅ |
| 2 | Dwamena Akenten SHS | 28 points |
| 3 | Apagya SHS | 27 points |
| 4 | Gyaama Pensan SHTS | 25 points |
OKESS’s performance immediately placed the school among the early contenders from the region.
Contest 4: Konongo Odumase SHS Completes Day 1 Qualification
Konongo Odumase SHS secured the final qualification slot on Day 1 after winning Contest 4 with 55 points.
The school produced a dominant performance to finish ahead of three other competitors.
Final Scores
| Position | School | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Konongo Odumase SHS | 55 points ✅ |
| 2 | Sakafia Islamic SHS | 35 points |
| 3 | Bosomtwe Girls’ STEM High | 27 points |
| 4 | Asare Bediako SHS | 12 points |
With four schools qualified, the Ashanti Region qualifiers continued with more contests scheduled over the following days.
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Day 2 Results: Kumasi Academy, St. Hubert Seminary and SDA SHS Agona Qualify
Day 2 of the Ashanti Regional Qualifiers continued on July 26, 2026, with three additional schools earning qualification to the NSMQ 2026 National Championship.
The day featured close contests, including a tie-breaker victory and outstanding individual performances.
Contest 5: SDA SHS Agona Wins Tie-Breaker
SDA SHS Agona secured qualification after a dramatic contest against Adventist SHS Bantama.
Both schools ended the contest with 32 points, forcing a tie-breaker which SDA SHS Agona won.
Final Scores
| Position | School | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | SDA SHS Agona | 32 points ✅ |
| 2 | Adventist SHS Bantama | 32 points |
| 3 | Toase SHS | 31 points |
| 4 | Ejisu SHTS | 29 points |
Contest 6: St. Hubert Seminary SHS Produces Strong Performance
St. Hubert Seminary SHS won Contest 6 with 56 points, overcoming strong competition from Afua Kobi Ampem Girls’ SHS.
Final Scores
| Position | School | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | St. Hubert Seminary SHS | 56 points ✅ |
| 2 | Afua Kobi Ampem Girls’ SHS | 50 points |
| 3 | Toase SHS | 33 points |
Contest 7: Kumasi Academy Records Highest Day 2 Score
Kumasi Academy produced the highest score of Day 2, scoring 63 points to comfortably win Contest 7.
Final Scores
| Position | School | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kumasi Academy | 63 points ✅ |
| 2 | Ejisu SHTS | 33 points |
| 3 | Fomena T.I. Amass | 20 points |
The qualification of Kumasi Academy added another strong contender to the Ashanti Region’s list of representatives.
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NSMQ 2026 Ashanti Regional Qualifiers Day 3 Results
The competition for representation at the NSMQ 2026 National Championship intensified in the Ashanti Region as schools returned for another round of contests.
Day 3 featured four competitive contests, producing close encounters and impressive performances from participating senior high schools.
The qualifiers are organised by Primetime Limited with support from the Ghana Education Service (GES).
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Contest 8: Serwaa Nyarko Girls’ SHS Wins Close Contest
Serwaa Nyarko Girls’ SHS secured qualification after a thrilling contest that went down to the final stages.
The school narrowly defeated Wesley High School, Bekwai by one point, finishing with 49 points.
Adu Gyamfi SHS also mounted a strong challenge with 46 points, while Tawheed SHS completed the contest with 8 points.
Final Scores
| Position | School | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Serwaa Nyarko Girls’ SHS ✅ | 49 |
| 2 | Wesley High School, Bekwai | 48 |
| 3 | Adu Gyamfi SHS | 46 |
| 4 | Tawheed SHS | 8 |
The result highlighted the competitiveness of the Ashanti qualifiers, with three schools separated by only three points.
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Contest 9: T.I. Amass Kumasi Dominates with 56 Points
T.I. Amass Kumasi produced a convincing performance to win Contest 9 and secure its place at the National Championship.
The school finished with 56 points, leaving Uthmaniya SHS and Nyinahin Catholic SHS behind.
Final Scores
| Position | School | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | T.I. Amass, Kumasi ✅ | 56 |
| 2 | Uthmaniya SHS | 24 |
| 3 | Nyinahin Catholic SHS | 23 |
The victory confirms T.I. Amass Kumasi’s continued presence among the strong academic teams competing in the Ashanti Region.
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Contest 10: Armed Forces SHTS Secures Qualification
Armed Forces Senior High Technical School emerged victorious in Contest 10 with 52 points.
The contest ended with a tie for second place as Bosome SHTS and Prince of Peace Girls’ SHS both finished with 20 points.
Final Scores
| Position | School | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Armed Forces SHTS ✅ | 52 |
| 2 | Bosome SHTS | 20 |
| 3 | Prince of Peace Girls’ SHS | 20 |
Armed Forces SHTS now joins the growing list of Ashanti Region representatives preparing for the National Championship.
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Contest 11: St. Joseph’s Seminary SHS Records Highest Score of the Day
St. Joseph’s Seminary SHS produced the outstanding performance of Day 3 after scoring 60 points to win Contest 11.
The school demonstrated strong command of the competition and secured qualification ahead of Nkawie SHTS, Wesley SHS Konongo and Otumfuo Osei Tutu II College.
Final Scores
| Position | School | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | St. Joseph’s Seminary SHS ✅ | 60 |
| 2 | Nkawie SHTS | 25 |
| 3 | Wesley SHS, Konongo | 22 |
| 4 | Otumfuo Osei Tutu II College | 22 |
The result placed St. Joseph’s Seminary SHS among the highest-scoring schools from the Ashanti Regional Qualifiers so far.
Schools Qualified from Ashanti Region on Day 3
The four schools that qualified from Day 3 are:
- St. Joseph’s Seminary SHS – 60 points
- T.I. Amass, Kumasi – 56 points
- Armed Forces SHTS – 52 points
- Serwaa Nyarko Girls’ SHS – 49 points
With these additions, more schools from Ashanti Region have secured their places at the NSMQ 2026 National Championship.
NSMQ 2026 Ashanti Regional Qualifiers: Four Schools Secure National Championship Slots on Day 4
Four senior high schools have qualified to represent the Ashanti Region at the NSMQ 2026 National Championship after recording outstanding performances during Day 4 of the Ashanti Regional Qualifiers held on July 28, 2026.
The successful schools are Nsutaman Catholic Senior High School, SIMMS Senior High School, Okomfo Anokye Senior High School and St. Monica’s Senior High School.
The four schools secured qualification after competing in four separate contests involving some of the region’s strongest academic institutions.
Key Facts: NSMQ 2026 Ashanti Regional Qualifiers Day 4
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Competition | NSMQ 2026 Ashanti Regional Qualifiers |
| Day | Day 4 |
| Date | July 28, 2026 |
| Region | Ashanti Region |
| Qualifiers | 4 schools |
| Destination | NSMQ 2026 National Championship |
Nsutaman Catholic SHS Tops Contest 12 With 54 Points
Nsutaman Catholic Senior High School secured qualification to the National Championship after winning Contest 12 with an impressive 54 points.
The school defeated KNUST Senior High School, which finished second with 49 points, while Kofi Agyei Senior High Technical School and Konadu Yiadom Catholic Senior High School scored 38 and 20 points respectively.
Contest 12 Results
- Nsutaman Catholic SHS – 54 points ✅ Qualified
- KNUST SHS – 49 points
- Kofi Agyei SHTS – 38 points
- Konadu Yiadom Catholic SHS – 20 points
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SIMMS SHS Qualifies After Narrow Victory in Contest 13
SIMMS Senior High School booked its place at the National Championship after securing victory in Contest 13 with 46 points.
The qualification came after a closely contested battle with SDA SHS, Bekwai, which finished just one point behind with 45 points.
Ofoase Senior High Technical School and Adanwomase Senior High School completed the contest with 20 and 10 points respectively.
Contest 13 Results
- SIMMS SHS – 46 points ✅ Qualified
- SDA SHS, Bekwai – 45 points
- Ofoase SHTS – 20 points
- Adanwomase SHS – 10 points
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Okomfo Anokye SHS Wins Contest 14
Okomfo Anokye Senior High School emerged winner of Contest 14 with 47 points to secure qualification.
The school finished ahead of Namong SHS, which recorded 44 points, while Effiduase Senior High Commercial School scored 35 points.
Agric Nzema SHS and Dadease Agricultural SHS completed the contest with 30 and 22 points respectively.
Contest 14 Results
- Okomfo Anokye SHS – 47 points ✅ Qualified
- Namong SHS – 44 points
- Effiduase Senior High Commercial School – 35 points
- Agric Nzema SHS – 30 points
- Dadease Agric SHS – 22 points
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St. Monica’s SHS Secures Final Qualification Slot
The final contest of the day saw St. Monica’s Senior High School emerge victorious with 49 points.
The school narrowly defeated Presby Senior High School, Bompata, which finished with 47 points.
Bodwesango SHS recorded one point in the contest.
Contest 15 Results
- St. Monica’s SHS – 49 points ✅ Qualified
- Presby SHS, Bompata – 47 points
- Bodwesango SHS – 1 point
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Ashanti Region Continues Strong Showing at NSMQ 2026
The latest qualifiers add to the growing list of schools from the Ashanti Region preparing to compete at the NSMQ 2026 National Championship.
The region has traditionally been one of the strongest performers in the competition, producing several championship-winning schools and outstanding contestants over the years.
The qualification of these four schools further highlights the strength of science and mathematics education within the region.
EducateGhana Analysis
The Day 4 results demonstrate the competitive nature of the NSMQ regional qualification process. Several contests were decided by narrow margins, showing the increasing academic strength among senior high schools across Ghana.
The one-point victory margin recorded in Contest 13 between SIMMS SHS and SDA SHS, Bekwai, reflects the high level of preparation among participating schools.
As the National Championship approaches, attention will now shift to how these qualifiers prepare to compete against the best schools from other regions.
Frequently Asked Questions About NSMQ 2026 Ashanti Qualifiers
Which schools qualified from Ashanti Region on Day 4?
The qualifiers were Nsutaman Catholic SHS, SIMMS SHS, Okomfo Anokye SHS and St. Monica’s SHS.
How many points did Nsutaman Catholic SHS score?
Nsutaman Catholic SHS scored 54 points in Contest 12.
Which school won Contest 13?
SIMMS SHS won Contest 13 with 46 points.
When were the Ashanti Regional Qualifiers Day 4 results released?
The results were announced on July 28, 2026.
Conclusion
The NSMQ 2026 Ashanti Regional Qualifiers continued with exciting performances as four schools secured qualification to the National Championship.
Nsutaman Catholic SHS, SIMMS SHS, Okomfo Anokye SHS and St. Monica’s SHS will now represent the Ashanti Region as they compete against other regional qualifiers for national honours.
EducateGhana will continue to provide updates on NSMQ 2026 qualifiers and championship developments.
About the Author
Ferdinand Ellis is an education researcher, curriculum specialist, policy analyst and founder of EducateGhana.com, Ghana’s Education Intelligence Platform. He covers examinations, STEM education, senior high school competitions and education policy developments in Ghana.
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