West Africa Senior High School (WASS) and St. Louis Senior High School have secured qualification to the semi-finals of the 2026 National Investment Quiz. They emerged as the top two schools in the third quarter-final contest. West Africa SHS topped the contest with 50 points, while St. Louis SHS finished second with 32 points. The two schools secured the available semi-final slots, with Our Lady of Mercy Senior High School (OLAM) and E.P.C. Mawuko Girls recording 29 and 15 points respectively.
West Africa SHS produced a strong performance to finish 18 points ahead of St. Louis SHS and establish a clear lead in the contest. The participating schools were tested on their knowledge of investment and financial concepts. Speed, accuracy, and teamwork played an important role in determining the final standings. The quiz is organised by the Young Investors Network in partnership with the Ghana Stock Exchange and the Central Securities Depository.
The qualification of West Africa SHS and St. Louis SHS means they join schools that have already secured places in the semi-finals. The remaining quarter-final contest will determine the final schools to complete the semi-final line-up. The 2026 National Investment Quiz has support from organisations within Ghana’s financial, investment, telecommunications, and media sectors. This initiative aims to enhance financial literacy among Ghanaian students.
The National Investment Quiz is an annual event that seeks to promote investment and financial knowledge among students. The quiz provides a platform for students to engage with investment concepts and financial markets. It also offers an opportunity for students to develop teamwork and critical thinking skills. The semi-finals and finals are expected to be highly competitive.
West Africa SHS and St. Louis SHS will face stiff competition in the semi-finals. The two schools have demonstrated their capabilities in the quarter-finals. Their performance in the semi-finals will determine whether they can advance to the finals. The event has generated significant interest among students, teachers, and financial professionals.
The Young Investors Network, Ghana Stock Exchange, and Central Securities Depository are leading the organisation of the quiz. They are supported by various financial, investment, telecommunications, and media organisations in Ghana. The quiz has become a prominent event in Ghana’s education and financial sectors. It aims to empower students with knowledge of investment and financial markets.
The semi-finals of the National Investment Quiz are expected to take place soon. The final line-up of schools will be determined after the remaining quarter-final contest. West Africa SHS and St. Louis SHS will compete against other top schools for a place in the finals. The event will promote financial literacy and investment knowledge among Ghanaian students.
Key points
- West Africa SHS and St. Louis SHS have qualified for the semi-finals of the 2026 National Investment Quiz.
- The quiz is organised by the Young Investors Network in partnership with the Ghana Stock Exchange and the Central Securities Depository.
- The semi-finals will determine the final schools to compete for the top prize in the National Investment Quiz.
