St. Louis SHS Stages Comeback to Reach Ghana Quiz Nationals

A team of determined students just proved that second chances can lead to redemption on Ghana's biggest academic stage.

St. Louis Senior High School in Kumasi secured their place at the 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz nationals after mounting a thrilling comeback in the Ashanti Regional Qualifiers. The school recovered from falling behind early to finish with 53 points, claiming the only automatic qualification spot in their contest.

The victory comes just one year after St. Louis narrowly missed qualification during the 2025 regional rounds. Four other schools competed in the heated contest, with Jachie Pramso SHS finishing second at 45 points and Kumasi Girls' SHS taking third with 42 points.

Several schools traded the lead throughout the competition before St. Louis pulled ahead in the final rounds. The automatic qualification guarantees their return to a championship where they previously reached the semifinals in 2023.

Why This Inspires

This comeback story captures what makes academic competitions so powerful. These students spent a year working through the sting of missing out, studying harder, and supporting each other through doubt.

Their coach admitted the team wanted a bigger winning margin but expressed gratitude for the chance to compete again. The contestants now carry confidence as they prepare to face Ghana's best schools at the national level.

For Jachie Pramso and Kumasi Girls', hope remains alive as potential wildcard entries. Their scores will be compared against other non-winning schools across regional qualifiers to determine if they advance.

St. Louis now joins schools across Ghana preparing for the National Science and Maths Quiz, a competition that celebrates academic excellence and inspires thousands of students nationwide. Their journey from regional disappointment to national qualification shows that setbacks can fuel the sweetest victories.