Wesley Girls’ High School scores 70 points as Senya SHS and Enyan Denkyira SHTS qualify from NSMQ 2026 Central Regional Qualifiers Day 3. See full results.
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|---|---|
| Reading Time | 5 minutes |
| Published | July 27, 2026 |
| Last Updated | July 27, 2026 |
| Hub | Opportunities |
| Cluster | Competitions & Awards |
| Author | Ferdinand Ellis |
| Fact-Checked | Yes |
| Sources | Primetime Limited, Ghana Education Service, NSMQ Updates |
In Brief
The 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ) Central Regional Qualifiers recorded another impressive day of competition as three schools secured qualification to the National Championship.
Wesley Girls’ High School, Senya Senior High School, and Enyan Denkyira Senior High Technical School advanced after Day 3 contests held in Cape Coast.
Wesley Girls’ High School produced the highest score of the day with 70 points, while Senya SHS followed closely with 68 points.
Introduction
The Central Region continues to demonstrate its strength in science and mathematics education as the 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz Regional Qualifiers enter another exciting phase.
Day 3 of the Central Regional Qualifiers delivered outstanding performances, with schools recording high scores and competitive battles for qualification slots.
The contests, organised by Primetime Limited with support from the Ghana Education Service (GES), Joy News and GOIL, saw three more schools secure places at the NSMQ 2026 National Championship.
Following earlier qualifications by Mfantsiman Girls’ SHS and Edinaman SHS, the latest results further strengthen the Central Region’s representation in the national competition.
➡️ Related: NSMQ 2026 Central Region Day 1 Results
→ NSMQ 2026 Central Region Day 2 Results
Senya SHS Dominates Contest 7 with 68 Points
Senya Senior High School delivered one of the strongest performances of Contest 7, winning comfortably with 68 points.
The school maintained control throughout the contest and created a significant gap over its competitors.
Winneba SHS finished second with 43 points, while Fettehman SHS and Assin Manso SHS recorded 26 and 16 points respectively.
Contest 7 Final Scores
| School | Score | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Senya SHS | 68 | Qualified ✅ |
| Winneba SHS | 43 | |
| Fettehman SHS | 26 | |
| Assin Manso SHS | 16 |
Senya SHS’s performance places the school among the leading contenders emerging from the Central Regional Qualifiers.
➡️ Related: NSMQ 2026 Qualified Schools Tracker
→ History of Central Region Performance in NSMQ
Wesley Girls’ High School Produces Highest Score of Day 3
Wesley Girls’ High School announced its presence with a commanding performance in Contest 8.
The school recorded 70 points, the highest score of Day 3, to secure qualification to the National Championship.
The iconic Cape Coast-based school dominated the contest against Fettehman SHS and Enyan-Maim SHS.
Contest 8 Final Scores
| School | Score | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Wesley Girls’ High School | 70 | Qualified ✅ |
| Fettehman SHS | 19 | |
| Enyan-Maim SHS | 13 |
The result reinforces Wesley Girls’ reputation as one of Ghana’s strongest academic institutions and a regular competitor in national academic competitions.
➡️ Related: Top Science Senior High Schools in Ghana
→ NSMQ Past Champions and Their Records
Enyan Denkyira SHTS Wins Closely Contested Contest 9
Contest 9 provided one of the most competitive battles of the day.
Enyan Denkyira Senior High Technical School narrowly defeated Assin State College by just two points to secure qualification.
The school finished with 33 points, while Assin State College recorded 31 points.
Contest 9 Final Scores
| School | Score | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Enyan Denkyira SHTS | 33 | Qualified ✅ |
| Assin State College | 31 | |
| Abakrampa SHTS | 26 | |
| Diaso SHS | 24 |
The close contest showed the competitive nature of this year’s regional qualifiers, where every correct answer can determine qualification.
➡️ Related: NSMQ 2026 Top Runners-Up Ranking
→ How Schools Qualify for NSMQ National Championship
Schools Qualified from Central Region Day 3
The three schools that qualified on Day 3 are:
- Wesley Girls’ High School – 70 points
- Senya SHS – 68 points
- Enyan Denkyira SHTS – 33 points
These schools join the earlier qualifiers as the Central Region prepares its representatives for the NSMQ 2026 National Championship in Accra.
➡️ Related: NSMQ 2026 Regional Qualifiers Schedule
EducateGhana Analysis
The Central Regional Qualifiers have produced some of the highest scores recorded so far in NSMQ 2026.
The performances of Wesley Girls’ High School and Senya SHS demonstrate the level of preparation among leading senior high schools in Ghana.
Education researcher and policy analyst Ferdinand Ellis notes that competitions such as NSMQ contribute significantly to strengthening STEM education by encouraging critical thinking, teamwork and problem-solving among students.
He explains that beyond winning trophies, the competition inspires young people to develop interest in science and mathematics-related careers.
➡️ Related: STEM Education in Ghana
→ Future of Science and Mathematics Learning
Frequently Asked Questions
Which school scored the highest points on Central Region Day 3?
Wesley Girls’ High School recorded the highest score with 70 points.
Which schools qualified from Central Region Day 3?
Wesley Girls’ High School, Senya SHS and Enyan Denkyira SHTS qualified.
How many points did Senya SHS score?
Senya SHS scored 68 points.
Which school won Contest 9?
Enyan Denkyira SHTS won Contest 9 with 33 points.
Where can I follow NSMQ 2026 updates?
Fans can follow official NSMQ updates through Primetime channels and EducateGhana.com coverage.
Why You Can Trust This Information
This article is based on official NSMQ Regional Qualifiers updates from Primetime Limited and information from Ghana Education Service-supported competition activities.
EducateGhana.com follows editorial standards focused on accurate education reporting and verified sources.
Conclusion
Day 3 of the NSMQ 2026 Central Regional Qualifiers produced remarkable performances, with Wesley Girls’ High School and Senya SHS recording two of the highest scores of the competition so far.
As more schools compete for limited qualification slots, the Central Region continues to prove why it remains one of Ghana’s strongest regions in science and mathematics education.
EducateGhana.com will continue providing updates, results and analysis throughout the NSMQ 2026 season.
Sources
- Primetime Limited, National Science and Maths Quiz Updates
- Ghana Education Service
- NSMQ 2026 Regional Qualifiers Reports
About the Author
Ferdinand Ellis is an education researcher, curriculum specialist, policy analyst and founder of EducateGhana.com, Ghana’s Education Intelligence Platform. He reports on education policy, examinations, STEM education, teacher development and major developments across Ghana’s education sector.
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