St. John’s Grammar School achieved a remarkable victory in the 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ), defeating highly-ranked Mpraeso Senior High School. The One-Eighth Stage contest saw St. John’s Grammar overcome expectations to eliminate a seeded school. This unexpected result propels St. John’s Grammar into the quarter-finals of the prestigious academic competition. Mpraeso SHS’s elimination marks a significant upset in this year’s NSMQ. The contest highlighted St. John's Grammar’s strong performance and strategic knowledge. This win demonstrates the competitive nature of the NSMQ where any school can challenge for the title.