The 2026 National Investment Quiz has reached its quarter-final stage, with six Senior High Schools securing qualification. The schools that made it through are Our Lady of Mercy Senior High School (OLAMS), Aggrey Memorial A.M.E. Zion SHS, Mfantsipim School, Wesley Girls’ High School, Apam SHS, and St. John’s Grammar School. These schools competed in a preliminary round that tested students on their knowledge of investment, savings, and financial concepts.
In the first contest of the preliminary round, Aggrey Memorial A.M.E. Zion SHS emerged as the winner with 45 points. OLAMS followed closely with 44 points, while Adisadel College recorded 43.5 points. Kumasi High School finished with 37 points. Despite Aggrey Memorial topping the contest, OLAMS also secured qualification for the quarter-finals. The competition was fierce, with students required to demonstrate speed, accuracy, and knowledge of financial and investment-related concepts.
Mfantsipim School recorded the highest score in the preliminary contests, finishing Contest 2 with 59 points. Wesley Girls’ High School placed second with 44 points, followed by Corpus Christi School with 41 points. St. Louise Senior High School recorded 36 points. As a result, Mfantsipim and Wesley Girls’ progressed to the quarter-final stage. The students were tested on their understanding of financial concepts, and their ability to apply them in real-life situations.
The third contest saw St. John’s Grammar School emerge as the winner with 34 points. Apam SHS finished second with 32 points, while Accra Academy recorded 31 points. University Practice SHS placed fourth with 27 points. St. John’s Grammar and Apam SHS consequently secured qualification for the quarter-finals. The competition was conducted under the supervision of Quiz Master Godson Nukunya.
The six schools that qualified from the preliminary contests will now meet eight seeded schools in the quarter-finals. The seeded schools include St. Augustine’s College, West Africa Senior High School, Opoku Ware School, Adonten Senior High School, Presbyterian Boys’ Secondary School (PRESEC), Legon, Prempeh College, Wesley Grammar School, and Mawuko Girls’ Senior High School. The quarter-finals promise to be exciting, with the best schools competing for a spot in the semi-finals.
The National Investment Quiz is aimed at promoting financial literacy and investment education among Senior High School students. The competition seeks to expose young people to concepts that can help them make informed financial decisions. By participating in the quiz, students are equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate the complex world of finance and investment.
The six qualifiers – OLAMS, Aggrey Memorial, Mfantsipim, Wesley Girls, Apam SHS, and St. John’s Grammar – will now face the seeded schools in the quarter-finals. The competition is heating up, and students will need to demonstrate their knowledge and skills to emerge victorious. The National Investment Quiz is a great initiative, and it is expected to have a positive impact on the financial literacy of Ghanaian students.
Key points
- Six Senior High Schools have qualified for the quarter-final stage of the 2026 National Investment Quiz.
- The qualified schools will meet eight seeded schools in the quarter-finals.
- The National Investment Quiz aims to promote financial literacy and investment education among Senior High School students.
