# Ghana NSMQ 2026: Schools Advance to Quarter-Finals > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/ghana-nsmq-2026-qualifiers > Updated: 2026-08-28T06:32:20.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 8. The 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ) national championship stage is transitioning into the One-Eighth Stage, scheduled to run from Wednesday, August 26, to Friday, August 28. Following the preliminary rounds, 81 schools have qualified to compete for 27 available spots in the quarter-finals. This group consists of the 27 seeded institutions and 54 schools that successfully advanced from the preliminary contests. The competition format for this stage involves three schools per contest, testing expertise in science, mathematics, and general knowledge. As the One-Eighth stage progresses, several major institutions have secured spots in the quarter-finals. Defending champions Mfantsipim School advanced after defeating Wesley Girls’ High School and Afua Kobi Ampem SHS with 66 points. In a significant upset, Presby SHS, Bompata eliminated the seeded Our Lady of Grace Senior High School (OLAG), finishing with 34 points to OLAG’s 28. Keta SHTS also qualified with a 56-point performance against Kadjebi Asato SHS and Anum Presby SHS. Other schools advancing include Prempeh College, Ghana National College, Osei Tutu SHS, Ofori Panin SHS, Pope John SHS, St John’s Grammar, and Aburi Girls’ SHS. St. Augustine’s College, which entered the stage seeking redemption after consecutive Grand Final losses, was declared the winner of its contest by forfeiture after Anlo SHS and Kumasi High School left the stage before the final round. This incident followed a dispute regarding the adjudication of a Biology question, which led to agitation and disruption in the auditorium. Organizers, Primetime Limited, stated that the withdrawal was necessary to maintain the fairness and integrity of the competition. Recent results include Labone Senior High School securing a spot with 44 points, while Presbyterian Boys Secondary School (PRESEC) Legon advanced with 67 points alongside St Louis SHS with 47 points. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-28: National Science and Maths Quiz 2026 sees school withdrawals and eliminations Several schools have been eliminated or withdrawn from the 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz, including Anlo SHS and Kumasi High following a stage walk-off during a disputed contest. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/national-science-and-maths-quiz-2026-labone-shs-and-presec-advance ### 2026-08-25: National Science and Maths Quiz 2026: Schools advance to quarter-finals The 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz One-eighth stage sees Mfantsipim School and Presby SHS, Bompata advance to the quarter-finals, while seeded OLAG is eliminated. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/national-science-and-maths-quiz-schools-advance-to-quarter-finals ### 2026-08-22: NSMQ 2026: Accra High and Presby SHS secure One-Eighth stage spots Accra High School, Nsutaman Catholic SHS, and Presby SHS have qualified for the NSMQ 2026 One-Eighth stage following dramatic preliminary contests at the CNC Auditorium. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/national-science-maths-quiz-2026-schools-advance-to-one-eighth-stage ### 2026-08-20: National Science & Maths Quiz 2026: Schools advance to One-Eighth stage Wesley Girls' High School, Wesley High School, and Winneba Secondary School have advanced to the One-Eighth stage of the 2026 National Science & Maths Quiz. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/national-science-maths-quiz-2026-preliminary-rounds-begin ### 2026-08-15: National Science and Maths Quiz 2026 to begin in Ghana The 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz in Ghana begins August 20, with 147 schools competing in 49 preliminary contests to join 27 seeded teams in the One-Eighth Stage. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/national-science-and-maths-quiz-2026-to-begin-in-ghana ### 2026-07-29: Kumasi Sec. Tech. Leads Ashanti NSMQ Qualifiers with Record Score Kumasi Sec. Tech. topped the Ashanti NSMQ qualifiers with 71 points, while Tepa SHS, Kumasi High and Yaa Asantewaa Girls won the final day contests, moving toward the 2026 national championship. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kumasi-sec-tech-leads-ashanti-nsmq-qualifiers-with-record-score ### 2026-07-27: Ghana's NSMQ 2026 qualifiers see five schools earn national slots Ashanti and Central region schools qualify for Ghana's 2026 NSMQ nationals, with Serwaa Nyarko Girls, T.I. AMASS, Armed Forces, St. Joseph’s Seminary and Enyan Denkyira earning slots. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ghanas-nsmq-2026-qualifiers-see-five-schools-earn-national-slots ### 2026-07-25: Ashanti Region NSMQ 2026 Qualifiers See 98 Schools Compete for National Spots Ghana's Ashanti region hosts the NSMQ 2026 qualifiers, with 98 schools—including Kumasi Academy and KNUST SHS—competing across 21 contests for national championship spots. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ashanti-region-nsmq-2026-qualifiers-see-98-schools-compete-for-national-spots --- Cite as: Ghana NSMQ 2026: Schools Advance to Quarter-Finals. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/ghana-nsmq-2026-qualifiers