The National Science and Maths Quiz has produced some of the most memorable moments in Ghanaian secondary school competition since it began in 1994.
As of the 2026 edition, 11 schools have won the national title. Presbyterian Boys' Secondary School, Legon, better known as PRESEC Legon, leads the all-time table with nine championships.
This page keeps a historical record of NSMQ winners from 1994 to 2026, together with the number of titles won by each school.
NSMQ Winners From 1994 to 2026
| Year | Winner |
|---|---|
| 1994 | Prempeh College |
| 1995 | Presbyterian Boys' Secondary School, Legon |
| 1996 | Prempeh College |
| 1997 | Opoku Ware School |
| 1998 | Achimota School |
| 1999 | Mfantsipim School |
| 2000 | St. Peter's SHS |
| 2001 | Pope John SHS and Minor Seminary |
| 2002 | Opoku Ware School |
| 2003 | Presbyterian Boys' Secondary School, Legon |
| 2004 | Achimota School |
| 2005 | St. Peter's SHS |
| 2006 | Presbyterian Boys' Secondary School, Legon |
| 2007 | St. Augustine's College |
| 2008 | Presbyterian Boys' Secondary School, Legon |
| 2009 | Presbyterian Boys' Secondary School, Legon |
| 2010 | No competition held |
| 2011 | No competition held |
| 2012 | Ghana Secondary Technical School |
| 2013 | St. Thomas Aquinas SHS |
| 2014 | Mfantsipim School |
| 2015 | Prempeh College |
| 2016 | Adisadel College |
| 2017 | Prempeh College |
| 2018 | St. Peter's SHS |
| 2019 | St. Augustine's College |
| 2020 | Presbyterian Boys' Secondary School, Legon |
| 2021 | Prempeh College |
| 2022 | Presbyterian Boys' Secondary School, Legon |
| 2023 | Presbyterian Boys' Secondary School, Legon |
| 2024 | Mfantsipim School |
| 2025 | Mfantsipim School |
| 2026 | Presbyterian Boys' Secondary School, Legon |
NSMQ Schools With the Most Titles
| School | Winning Years | Titles |
|---|---|---|
| Presbyterian Boys' Secondary School, Legon | 1995, 2003, 2006, 2008, 2009, 2020, 2022, 2023, 2026 | 9 |
| Prempeh College | 1994, 1996, 2015, 2017, 2021 | 5 |
| Mfantsipim School | 1999, 2014, 2024, 2025 | 4 |
| St. Peter's SHS | 2000, 2005, 2018 | 3 |
| Opoku Ware School | 1997, 2002 | 2 |
| Achimota School | 1998, 2004 | 2 |
| St. Augustine's College | 2007, 2019 | 2 |
| Pope John SHS and Minor Seminary | 2001 | 1 |
| Ghana Secondary Technical School | 2012 | 1 |
| St. Thomas Aquinas SHS | 2013 | 1 |
| Adisadel College | 2016 | 1 |
Which School Has Won the Most NSMQ Titles?
PRESEC Legon is the most successful school in NSMQ history.
The school won its ninth national title in 2026 after defeating Accra Academy and St. Augustine's College in the Grand Finale.
PRESEC's championship years are 1995, 2003, 2006, 2008, 2009, 2020, 2022, 2023 and 2026.
The 2026 victory extended the school's lead over Prempeh College, which has five titles.
Who Won the First NSMQ?
Prempeh College won the first National Science and Maths Quiz in 1994.
The Kumasi school returned to win again in 1996 and later added titles in 2015, 2017 and 2021.
With five championships, Prempeh College remains the second most successful school in the competition's history.
Mfantsipim's Back-to-Back Titles
Mfantsipim School became NSMQ champion for the fourth time in 2025.
The school won in 1999 and 2014 before returning to the top in 2024 and successfully defending the title in 2025.
Those consecutive victories moved Mfantsipim to third place on the all-time title table.
Has Any School Won the NSMQ in Consecutive Years?
Yes.
PRESEC Legon has achieved consecutive national titles on two separate occasions, winning in 2008 and 2009, then again in 2022 and 2023.
Mfantsipim School also won consecutive titles in 2024 and 2025.
How Many Schools Have Won the NSMQ?
As of the 2026 competition, 11 different schools have won the national title.
They are:
- Presbyterian Boys' Secondary School, Legon
- Prempeh College
- Mfantsipim School
- St. Peter's SHS
- Opoku Ware School
- Achimota School
- St. Augustine's College
- Pope John SHS and Minor Seminary
- Ghana Secondary Technical School
- St. Thomas Aquinas SHS
- Adisadel College
Which Regions Have Produced NSMQ Champions?
NSMQ champions have come from several parts of Ghana, although schools from Greater Accra, Ashanti, Central, Eastern and Western regions have dominated the winners' list.
Schools such as PRESEC Legon, Prempeh College, Mfantsipim School, Opoku Ware School, Achimota School and St. Augustine's College account for a large share of the championships.
Why There Was No NSMQ Winner in 2010 and 2011
The national competition was not held in 2010 or 2011.
The winners' timeline therefore moves from PRESEC's 2009 title to Ghana Secondary Technical School's victory in 2012.
About the National Science and Maths Quiz
The National Science and Maths Quiz is one of Ghana's best-known academic competitions for senior high schools.
The competition began in 1994 and brings together schools from across the country to answer questions in science and mathematics.
Schools progress through different stages of the competition before the final three compete for the national championship.
The contest is organised by Primetime and has become an important part of the academic calendar for many Ghanaian senior high schools.
What Does It Mean to Be Seeded in the NSMQ?
Strong performance in the national competition can give a school seeded status for the following edition.
A seeded school receives an advantage in the competition structure because it does not have to begin from the earliest stages of the national championship.
The exact qualification rules can change, so the current competition guidelines should be checked for each edition.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won NSMQ 2026?
Presbyterian Boys' Secondary School, Legon won the 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz. It was PRESEC's ninth national title.
How many times has PRESEC won the NSMQ?
PRESEC Legon has won the NSMQ nine times, in 1995, 2003, 2006, 2008, 2009, 2020, 2022, 2023 and 2026.
Which school has won NSMQ the most?
PRESEC Legon holds the record with nine national titles as of 2026.
How many times has Prempeh College won NSMQ?
Prempeh College has won five times, in 1994, 1996, 2015, 2017 and 2021.
How many NSMQ titles does Mfantsipim have?
Mfantsipim School has four titles, won in 1999, 2014, 2024 and 2025.
Who was the first NSMQ winner?
Prempeh College won the first edition of the National Science and Maths Quiz in 1994.
Was NSMQ held in 2010 and 2011?
No. The national competition was not held in those two years.
How many schools have won the NSMQ?
Eleven different schools have won the national championship from 1994 through 2026.
Final Note
The NSMQ winners' list is one of the easiest ways to see how the balance of academic competition among Ghana's senior high schools has changed over time.
PRESEC remains the clear leader with nine championships, while Prempeh College and Mfantsipim School follow with five and four titles respectively.
This page will be updated as new NSMQ champions are crowned.
