NSMQ 2026: St. John’s Grammar knocks Mpraeso SHS off seeded spot, advances to quarter-finals
St. John’s Grammar School pulled off a stunning upset at the 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ) One-Eighth Stage, knocking seeded Mpraeso Senior High School out of the race and advancing to the quarter-finals.
At the 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ) One-Eighth Stage, St. John’s Grammar School achieved a surprising victory, eliminating seeded Mpraeso Senior High School from contention and advancing to the quarter-finals. With a total of 43 points, St. John’s Grammar School topped the table, while Mpraeso SHS managed a mere 23 points and Tema Secondary School scored 13 points.
The school gained an early lead, scoring 28 points in the opening round compared to Mpraeso’s 16 and Tema’s 8. The margin widened in the second round, with St. John’s Grammar School adding 29 points to their tally, while Mpraeso scored 12 and Tema 8. Despite scoring 1/10 in the Problem of the Day, St. John’s Grammar School managed to maintain their lead throughout the subsequent rounds.
In the third round, they scored 30 points, compared to 13 points for Mpraeso and 9 points for Tema. By the final round, St. John’s Grammar School added 40 points, finishing on 43 points, while Mpraeso ended on 23 points and Tema on 13 points. This win marks a significant setback for Mpraeso SHS, which had come to defend their seeded position.
The 2026 NSMQ, produced by Primetime Limited and sponsored by various organizations, will be broadcast on JoyNews with support from several partners.
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