Saviour Senior High School has secured a return to the National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ) National Championship after emerging winners in the Eastern Regional qualifiers, ending a one-year absence from Ghana's premier academic competition. The school accumulated 46 points to finish ahead of Nkwatia Presby SHS, which mounted a strong challenge but settled for second place with 41 points.
Saviour SHS Reclaims Top Spot in Eastern Region
The victory marks a significant turnaround for Saviour SHS, which failed to qualify for the 2025 National Championship but has now reclaimed its place among the country's top science and mathematics schools. This achievement is a testament to the school's hard work and dedication to academic excellence.
A Close Contest in Eastern Region
The contest remained competitive throughout, with Nkwatia Presby SHS staying within striking distance of the eventual winners for much of the competition. However, Saviour SHS maintained its composure in the closing stages to preserve a five-point advantage and seal automatic qualification for the 2026 national finals.
Regional Qualifying Series Continues
For Nkwatia Presby SHS, the result will come as a disappointment after a spirited performance that kept the contest alive until the final stages, only to fall narrowly short of qualification. Despite this setback, the school will continue to strive for excellence in the regional qualifying series.
Qualifying Results
The results from the Eastern Regional qualifiers are as follows:
Saviour SHS – 46 points
Nkwatia Presby SHS – 41 points
Abuakwa State College – 32 points
H'Mount Sinai SHS – 10 points
With this victory, Saviour SHS has secured its place among the top science and mathematics schools in the country. The school will now join the growing list of schools from the Eastern Region to have secured places at the 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz National Championship. As the regional qualifying series continues, schools from across the country will be competing for a spot in the national finals.
Source: Joy Online
