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Bukalasa Anglican Minor Seminary
Bukalasa, Wakiso Town, Wakiso
Founded
1956
Enrolment
280
Teaching staff
32
Class size
~24
About
What this school is, in plain words
Established in 1956 to form young men discerning a vocation to ordained Anglican ministry, Bukalasa pairs the Ugandan national curriculum with a daily liturgical, theological and pastoral formation programme. Open to baptised Anglican boys recommended by their parish.
A message
From the rector
“Bukalasa is not for every boy, it is for boys who feel a deep, unforced pull toward serving the Church. We accompany them through years of academic rigour and prayerful formation, and we send them on freely whether to seminary, university or another life.”
Performance
National exam results
UCE 2024
88% Division 1; consistent top-tier results despite small candidate cohort
58 candidates in Division 1
UACE 2024
High pass rate; majority proceed to Bishop Tucker Theological College or Makerere
What this school emphasises
Focus areas
Academic AchievementFaith / ReligionPastoral Care / GuidancePersonal Development
The Praecip verdict
Profound character formation; a narrow but unmatched path for vocational candidates
Bukalasa is the most coherent character-formation environment for boys in Uganda, daily liturgy, small classes, deep mentoring, and a quietly serious peer culture. Academic results are strong without being the primary goal.
It is, by design, not for everyone. Boys without a confirmed pull toward Anglican ministry will find the formation programme heavy. For those with that pull, there is no substitute in the country.
Praecip ratings
How we score this school
4.07/ 5 · Praecip composite
Academics8.60
Core Curriculum8.80
University Admissions8.40
Teaching Quality8.80
Campus & Facilities7.40
Alumni, Reputation & Prestige8.00
Meals & Wellbeing8.20
Personal Development9.40
Sports7.00
Technology & Innovation6.80
Music, Dance & Drama9.10
Pastoral Care9.60
Fees
Tuition by class & residency
| Level | Class | Residency | Amount | Cycle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| O-Level | S1 | boarding | USh 1,080,000 | / term |
| O-Level | S2 | boarding | USh 1,100,000 | / term |
| O-Level | S3 | boarding | USh 1,100,000 | / term |
| O-Level | S4 | boarding | USh 1,120,000 | / term |
| A-Level | S5 | boarding | USh 1,300,000 | / term |
| A-Level | S6 | boarding | USh 1,300,000 | / term |
Payment methods
- · SchoolPay
- · Bank Transfer
Termly fee due upfront, installments not offered.
What fees cover
- · Tuition
- · Boarding & meals
- · Liturgical formation
- · Bucket
- · Mattress
- · Cassock & vestments
Bursaries & discounts
Diocesan Vocations Bursary
Full subsidy for boys recommended by their diocese where family resources are insufficient.
For new entrants, one-off extras
- Admission feeUSh 100,000
- Cassock & vestment kitUSh 250,000
- Uniform setUSh 200,000
Application & registration
What you'll need
Application requirements
- Birth certificate
- Baptism certificate
- Recommendation from parish priest
- PLE / UCE result slip
- Parent/guardian ID
- Vocational interview
Application fee: USh 50,000
Entrance interview required.
Cut-off points
- O-Level
PLE Aggregate ≤ 12; preference for confirmed vocational interest
Admissions currently closed
Next intake: September 2026, for 2027 academic year
2025: 180 applied · 60 offered places
Diary
Upcoming events
Visiting Sunday
25 May 2026
Sts Peter & Paul Mass
29 June 2026
In the news
Latest from the school
Six Bukalasa graduates ordained at Namirembe
Class of 2018 ordinands serve dioceses across central and western Uganda.
8 April 2026
News & insights
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Where alumni go
The afterlife of a school
Notable alumni
The Most Rev. Stephen Kaziimba
Archbishop of the Province of the Church of Uganda
Top universities
- · Bishop Tucker Theological College, Mukono
- · Uganda Christian University
- · Makerere University
Where alumni work
- · Church of Uganda dioceses
- · Mission organisations
- · Ugandan civil service
Campus
Facilities
curricular
- · Theology library
- · Science laboratories
- · Computer lab
extracurricular
- · Chapel of St Andrew
- · Football pitch
- · Choir room
transport
- · School minibus
safety
- · Perimeter wall & resident security
- · On-site clinic
Gallery
A look around
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Parent reviews
What families are saying
Our son entered uncertain and left transformed
Our son entered uncertain and left transformed. Even though he chose university over seminary, the formation was the gift of his life.
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