PRESEC Legon clinches historic ninth NSMQ title in thrilling finale
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent Presbyterian Boys’ Secondary School (PRESEC-Legon) won the 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ) on Thursday. The institution claimed a historic ninth championship title, further extending their unmatched legacy as the most successful school in the history of the national competition. They overcame fierce competition from St Augustine’s…
Presbyterian Boys’ Secondary School (PRESEC-Legon) claimed a historic ninth title in the 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ) on Thursday. They triumphed over St Augustine’s College and Accra Academy in a thrilling finale. PRESEC initially trailed, scoring just 9 points in the opening round, but quickly turned the tide. They gained 8 more points to match St Augustine’s, who were tied with Accra Academy at 11 points.
The turning point came in Round Three, the Problem of the Day, where PRESEC earned an additional 4 points, pushing their total to 21. St Augustine’s and Accra Academy remained at 17 and 14 respectively. In Round Four, Accra Academy surged to 30 points, while St Augustine’s climbed to 27. The final round tested the composure of all three schools.
PRESEC finished with 40 points, Accra Academy ended on 33, and St Augustine’s stayed at 27. The six-point margin secured the title for PRESEC, marking them as the ultimate champions.
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