The National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ) recently celebrated Mfantsipim School's 150th anniversary with a heartfelt message on Instagram. Founded in 1876 in Cape Coast, Mfantsipim is widely regarded as Ghana's oldest secondary school. The school's anniversary celebrations, which began earlier this year, are set to climax in November 2026. In a post on Instagram, NSMQ described Mfantsipim as the root of secondary education in Ghana and hailed it as a four-time champion.
Mfantsipim School has won the NSMQ trophy four times, in 1999, 2014, 2024, and 2025. The school's first title came in 1999, before it waited 15 years to win again in 2014. After another decade, Mfantsipim returned to the top in 2024 in a dramatic final against St Augustine's College and Keta SHS. The school successfully defended its title in 2025, scoring 56 points to beat St Augustine's College and Opoku Ware School.
The NSMQ post on Instagram included photos of Mfantsipim's contestants posing with the NSMQ trophy in their red school shirts and medals. The post attracted over 2,300 likes within hours. Many old students and admirers of Mfantsipim celebrated the school in the comment section, with some describing it as the best school in Ghana. Evans Amissah said, "You didn't choose Mfantsepim, Mfantsepim chose you. Happy 150th anniversary Kwabotwe, school of noble men."
Fred Plange described Mfantsipim as the best school in Ghana, citing its academic and sports achievements. Okunyin Fiifi Hackman expressed his pride in the school, saying, "THE SCHOOOOOOOOL! Kwaaaaaaabotwe!! We're Mfantsipim School, the first and always. Congratulations to us." Eric Buabeng also congratulated the school, saying, "God bless Mfantsipim."
Broadcaster and lawyer Naa Ashorkor recently sparked debate with a post describing Mfantsipim as the best boys' school in Ghana. Sharing a photo of herself at the school's red and black gate in Cape Coast, she sent greetings from what she called the best boys' school in the country. However, old students of rival schools quickly countered her claim, with one naming Accra Academy as the best boys' school in Africa.
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, had earlier accepted an invitation to grace Mfantsipim's 150th anniversary celebrations. Mfantsipim Old Boys and Ghana Gas also donated an ultramodern infirmary during the school's anniversary celebrations. The school's anniversary celebrations are a significant milestone in its history, marking 150 years of providing quality education in Ghana.
Mfantsipim School's 150th anniversary celebrations are a testament to its enduring legacy in Ghana's education sector. The school's four-time NSMQ championship win is a notable achievement, demonstrating its excellence in science and maths education. As one of Ghana's oldest and most prestigious schools, Mfantsipim continues to produce outstanding students who excel in various fields.
Key points
- Mfantsipim School has won the NSMQ trophy four times, in 1999, 2014, 2024, and 2025.
- The school's 150th anniversary celebrations are a significant milestone in its history, marking 150 years of providing quality education in Ghana.
- Mfantsipim School is widely regarded as Ghana's oldest secondary school, founded in 1876 in Cape Coast.
