Ghana's Fijai SHS Scores 74 Points to Reach National Quiz

Fijai Senior High School has punched its ticket to Ghana's 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz Championship after a stunning 74-point performance that left competitors far behind.

The Sekondi-based school, known locally as the Bay Viewers, crushed the Western Regional qualifiers with more than double the points of their closest rival. Daboase Senior High Technical School finished second with 30 points, while Prestea Senior High School earned 22 points in the three-way contest.

The competition started close, with Fijai and Daboase trading points in the opening round. Prestea struggled early after missing the first question, turning the contest into a two-school race.

Everything changed during the Speed Race round. Fijai's team answered rapid-fire questions with lightning accuracy, pulling ahead of their competitors and never looking back.

The Bay Viewers showed their dominance in the third round, racking up an incredible 68 points in a single segment. That performance created a gap too wide for the other schools to close, even with several rounds remaining.

Fijai sealed their victory by solving two of the four riddles in the final challenge. Their comprehensive win across every round of the competition proved they earned their spot at nationals fair and square.

The Ripple Effect

This victory represents more than one school's success. The National Science and Maths Quiz has become Ghana's premier academic competition, inspiring students across the country to excel in STEM subjects and pursue careers in science and mathematics.

Schools throughout the Western Region continue battling for the remaining qualification spots. Each contest showcases the dedication of students who spend months preparing, teachers who coach them after hours, and communities that rally behind their local schools.

These regional qualifiers are discovering and celebrating academic talent that might otherwise go unnoticed. Young people who shine in these competitions often become role models for younger students, creating cycles of achievement that lift entire communities.

Ghana's investment in academic competitions like the NSMQ is paying dividends by making science and math exciting rather than intimidating. When thousands of people tune in to watch teenagers solve complex equations and answer challenging science questions, it shifts the culture around education.

Fijai SHS now joins a growing roster of schools preparing to compete for national honors in 2026. Their journey from regional underdogs to national qualifiers proves that hard work and preparation can level any playing field.