Anum Presby Clinches One-Eighth Berth in NSMQ 2026 Over St. Charles Mi

Anum Presby SHS held its nerve to emerge victorious with 35 points, securing the coveted One-Eighth Stage ticket in the 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ). The school outshone St. Charles Minor Seminary and Manya Krobo SHS at the Main Auditorium in a fiercely contested preliminary-stage battle.

Tense Start to the Contest

The contest got off to a tense start, with Manya Krobo SHS and Anum Presby SHS level on 15 points after Round One, while St. Charles Minor Seminary remained within touching distance on 11 points. The intensity was palpable as the three schools vied for the top spot.

Speed Race Heats Up the Competition

The intensity rose in Round Two, the Speed Race, as Anum Presby SHS edged ahead with 19 points. St. Charles Minor Seminary followed closely with 16, while Manya Krobo SHS had 13. This was a significant turn of events, as Anum Presby SHS had taken the lead.

St. Charles Minor Seminary Takes the Lead

St. Charles Minor Seminary responded strongly in Round Three, taking the lead with 23 points, just one point ahead of Anum Presby SHS, which had 22. Manya Krobo SHS remained on 14 points. The battle for the top spot had never been more intense.

Anum Presby SHS Reclaims the Lead

The battle stayed on a knife-edge heading into Round Four, with Anum Presby SHS reclaiming the lead with 29 points, while St. Charles Minor Seminary remained hot on its heels with 27 points. Anum Presby SHS's determination paid off in the end.

Anum Presby SHS Secures One-Eighth Stage Berth

But Anum Presby SHS kept its composure in the final stretch, finishing on 35 points to secure the One-Eighth Stage ticket. For St. Charles Minor Seminary, the narrow defeat was a painful one after mounting a strong challenge and briefly taking the lead in Round Three. The school eventually settled for 30 points.

Manya Krobo SHS Bows Out

Manya Krobo SHS also endured a difficult outing, finishing third with 18 points and bowing out of the competition. The school's performance was disappointing, but the team's spirit remained unbroken.

Anum Presby SHS Advances to One-Eighth Stage

Anum Presby SHS now advances to the One-Eighth Stage of the 2026 NSMQ, while the journey ends for both St. Charles Minor Seminary and Manya Krobo SHS. The school's victory is a testament to its hard work and dedication to the quiz.

The 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz is produced by Primetime Limited and sponsored by the Ghana Education Service, with support from Goil PLC, Prudential Life Insurance, Pepsodent, Trustur AI, Jupay Money Transfer, Lumevax, GTP, SpinCITI Laundromat, Didi Jollof, Bel Beverages, Accra College of Medicine, Coronation Insurance and Academic City University.

Source: JOY