The fixtures for the 2026 National Science & Maths Quiz (NSMQ) One-Eighth Stage have been announced, with some of Ghana’s leading senior high schools set to battle for places in the Quarterfinals.
The contests will take place from Wednesday, August 26 to Friday, August 28, 2026, across the Main Auditorium, SMS Auditorium and CNC Auditorium.
Wednesday, August 26
Main Auditorium
Contest 1
- Prempeh College
- West Africa SHS
- Kumasi Girls’ SHS
Contest 4
- Osei Tutu SHS
- Presby SHTS, Osino
- Ahantaman Girls’ SHS
Contest 7
- Mpraso SHS
- St. John’s Grammar School
- Tema Secondary School
SMS Auditorium
Contest 2
- Keta SHTS
- Kadjebi Asato SHS
- Anum Presby SHS
Contest 5
- St. Peter’s SHS
- Ofori Panin SHS
- Winneba Secondary School
Contest 8
- Aburi Girls’ SHS
- St. Joseph Seminary SHS
- Fafraha Community SHS
CNC Auditorium
Contest 3
- Ghana National College
- Presby SHS, Suhum
- St. Monica’s SHS
Contest 6
- Pope John SHS & Min. Sem.
- Sogakope SHS
- Sonrise Christian High School
Contest 9
- St. Augustine’s College
- Anlo SHS
- Kumasi High School
Thursday, August 27
Main Auditorium
Contest 10
- Koforidua Sec. Tech. School
- St. Francis Xavier Jnr. Sem.
- Labone SHS
Contest 13
- St. James Sem. SHS
- Mfantsiman Girls’ SHS
- Wesley High School, Bekwai
Contest 16
- Presbyterian Boys’ Sec. School
- St. Louis SHS
- Islamic SHS, Kumasi
SMS Auditorium
Contest 11
- Mawuli School
- St. Hubert Sem. SHS
- Konongo Odumase SHS
Contest 14
- St. John’s School
- Benkum SHS
- Nandom SHS
Contest 17
- Our Lady of Grace SHS
- Presby SHS, Bompata
- Kumasi Sec. Tech. SHS
CNC Auditorium
Contest 12
- St. Thomas Aquinas SHS
- Tamale SHS
- Edinaman SHS
Contest 15
- Swedru Sec. Sch.
- Kpando SHS
- Saviour SHS
Contest 18
- Mfantsipim School
- Wesley Girls’ High School
- Afua Kobi Ampem Girls’ SHS
Friday, August 28
Main Auditorium
Contest 19
- Amaniampon SHS
- Ghanata SHS
- Tepa SHS
Contest 22
- Achimota School
- Accra Girls’ SHS
- Accra High School
Contest 25
- Accra Academy
- Holy Child School
- Senya SHS
CNC Auditorium
Contest 21
- Ghana Sec. Tech. School
- Presby SHTS, Aburi
- Bright SHS
Contest 24
- Adisadel College
- Kumasi Academy
- Wesley Grammar School
Contest 27
- Opoku Ware School
- Asanteman SHS
- Bishop Herman College
SMS Auditorium
Contest 20
- Mankranso SHS
- Anglican SHS, Kumasi
- Chemu SHTS
Contest 23
- Abetifi Presby SHS
- Boa Amponsem SHS
- Nsutaman Catholic SHS
Contest 26
- University Practice SHS
- Adiembra SHS
- Presby SHS, Adeiso
The Road to the Quarterfinals
With 27 contests scheduled over three days, the One-Eighth Stage promises intense competition as schools fight for their places in the next round.
Every question counts. Every point matters. The road to the Quarterfinals starts here.
