St John’s School of Sekondi has secured a historic place in the semi-finals of the 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ), keeping the Western Region’s hopes alive as the prestigious competition enters its decisive stages.
The Sekondi-based school, popularly known as “The Saints,” produced a strong performance to overcome stiff opposition from Mfantseman Girls’ Senior High School of Saltpond and Saviour Senior High School from the Eastern Region.
The feat represents a significant milestone for St John’s School, which has now emerged as the Western Region’s sole representative at the business end of this year’s competition.
While The Saints celebrated their breakthrough, their fellow Twin-City school, Ghana Senior High Technical School (GSTS) of Takoradi, suffered an unexpected exit after being beaten by underdogs Bright Senior High School of Kukurantumi in the Eastern Region.
GSTS’s defeat leaves St John’s School as the last remaining hope of the Western Region in the 2026 NSMQ.
The Saints will now face a formidable challenge in the second semi-final, where they are set to battle perennial powerhouses Presbyterian Boys’ Secondary School (PRESEC) and Tamale Senior High School (TAMASCO) for a place in the grand finale.
A victory over the two schools would not only secure St John’s School a place in the national final but would also add another memorable chapter to the institution’s history.
The prospect of reaching the NSMQ final is particularly significant as St John’s School celebrates its 75th anniversary, making a potential victory even more special for the school, its old students, staff and supporters.
With the competition now reaching its climax, expectations will be high in Sekondi and across the Western Region as The Saints prepare to carry the region’s flag against two of the country’s most respected NSMQ schools.
For St John’s School, a place in the final would be the perfect anniversary gift. For the Western Region, it could be the moment that finally puts one of its schools among the nation’s ultimate academic elite.
