PrimeTime Limited, the organisers of the National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ), has announced the top Senior High Schools (SHS) in Ghana for 2024.
The ranking includes 322 schools and is based on the Elo rating system, the same method used by FIFA and in chess rankings.
According to PrimeTime, the rankings were compiled using performance data from 2014 to 2024. They clarified that winning the NSMQ title had minimal impact on the rankings.
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Top Schools in Ghana
Presbyterian Boys' Secondary School (PRESEC, Legon) claimed the top spot with 1659.15 points. Mfantsipim School, the reigning NSMQ champions, came in third with 1506.60 points. This year's finalists, Keta Senior High Technical School (Keta SHTS) and St. Augustine’s College, ranked sixth and seventh, respectively.
Below is the list of the top 20 schools:
1. PRESEC, Legon – 1659.15 points
2. Prempeh College – 1546.93 points
3. Mfantsipim School – 1506.60 points
4. Adisadel College – 1500.13 points
5. Opoku Ware School – 1473.98 points
6. Keta SHTS – 1440.30 points
7. St. Augustine’s College – 1427.30 points
8. St. Peter’s SHS – 1396.83 points
9. Achimota School – 1396.43 points
10. St. Thomas Aquinas SHS – 1310.66 points
11. Wesley Girls’ High School – 1308.68 points
12. University Practice SHS – 1299.80 points
13. Ghana National College – 1287.38 points
14. Accra Academy – 1283.39 points
15. Tamale SHS – 1277.48 points
16. Koforidua Sec Tech – 1272.46 points
17. Kumasi High School – 1267.05 points
18. St. James Seminary SHS – 1252.30 points
19. Pope John SHS – 1250.54 points
20. Mawuli School – 1242.41 points
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These rankings showcase schools' consistency and overall academic excellence over the years. Stay tuned for more updates on education and competitions in Ghana!
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