Ghana's Educational Excellence: PRESEC-Legon Maintains Leadership in 2025 NSMQ Rankings
Ghana's educational landscape continues to demonstrate remarkable growth and innovation, with Presbyterian Boys' Senior High School, Legon (PRESEC-Legon) securing its position as the nation's top academic institution for the third consecutive year, according to EN Analytics' authoritative 2025 rankings.
This comprehensive assessment, covering 260 senior high schools across all 16 regions, reinforces Ghana's commitment to educational excellence and provides crucial data for students, parents, and educational stakeholders making informed decisions about secondary education.
Data-Driven Excellence: A Transparent Methodology
EN Analytics' rigorous evaluation system employs four key performance indicators: current NSMQ competition results, final national contest placement, Ghana Education Service (GES) categorization, and historical performance from 2013 to 2024. This multi-dimensional approach ensures fairness and provides a comprehensive view of institutional performance over time.
PRESEC-Legon achieved an impressive 715 points, followed by Prempeh College in second place and Mfantsipim School climbing to third position, demonstrating the dynamic nature of Ghana's educational competition.
National Representation: Every Region Counts
The 2025 rankings showcase Ghana's educational democratization, with schools from all regions represented in the top 100. This geographic diversity reflects the government's successful efforts to improve educational infrastructure and quality nationwide, creating opportunities for students regardless of their location.
Top 10 Educational Leaders:
- Presbyterian Boys' Senior High School, Legon
- Prempeh College
- Mfantsipim School
- Adisadel College
- Opoku Ware School
- Keta Senior High Technical School (KETASCO)
- St Peter's SHS, Nkwatia
- St Augustine's College
- Accra Academy
- St Thomas Aquinas SHS, Accra
Innovation in STEM Education
The National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ) serves as more than an academic competition; it represents Ghana's strategic focus on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education. These subjects are crucial for the nation's economic transformation and alignment with global innovation trends.
The competition tests critical thinking, teamwork, innovation, and problem-solving under pressure, skills essential for Ghana's emerging knowledge economy and the country's vision of becoming a hub for African innovation.
Implications for Ghana's Economic Future
These rankings reflect Ghana's investment in human capital development, a cornerstone of sustainable economic growth. Strong performance in mathematics and science education positions Ghana's youth to participate effectively in the global digital economy and contribute to the nation's technological advancement.
The comprehensive nature of this assessment provides valuable data for policymakers, investors in education, and development partners supporting Ghana's educational transformation initiatives.
As Ghana continues its journey toward becoming a middle-income economy, these educational achievements demonstrate the country's commitment to building a skilled workforce capable of driving innovation and entrepreneurship across all sectors.