NSMQ 2026 : St. Louis SHS returns to nationals after thrilling comeback in Ashanti region qualifiers

St. Louis Senior High School secured a place at the 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ) national championship after a comeback victory in Contest Two of the Ashanti Regional Qualifiers. The Kumasi-based school finished with 53 points, sealing automatic qualification. The victory marks a return to the national stage for St. Louis SHS after the school narrowly missed out on the 2025 championship, having been eliminated during the regional qualifiers.

Jachie Pramso SHS finished second with 45 points, followed by Kumasi Girls' SHS on 42 points. Esaase Bontefufuo Senior High Technical School scored 37 points, while Jacobu Senior High Technical School ended the contest with 15 points. The team's coach expressed appreciation for the victory but admitted the team had aimed for a more convincing winning margin, stating, "We thank God for the victory, but we wanted a much bigger margin. We know we can do better, and we'll work harder ahead of the national championship." Jachie Pramso SHS and Kumasi Girls' SHS remain in contention for qualification as potential best-performing losing schools.