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The quiet revival of the Busoga sub-region schools
Busoga College Mwiri is again drawing pupils who, a few years ago, would have decamped to Kampala.
13 Jun 2026Read
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Busoga College Mwiri
Mwiri Hill, Jinja Town, Jinja
Founded
1911
Enrolment
1,050
Teaching staff
95
Class size
~38
About
What this school is, in plain words
Founded in 1911 atop Mwiri Hill, Busoga College is one of Uganda's oldest secondary schools and the dominant academic and cultural institution of the Busoga sub-region, a feeder of national leaders, judges and clergy for over a century.
A message
From the headmaster
“Mwiri shapes men of substance, academically rigorous, culturally rooted, and unafraid of public service. Busoga's sons leave this hill to lead.”
Performance
National exam results
UCE 2024
88% Division 1; top boys' school in Eastern Uganda
200 candidates in Division 1
UACE 2024
Multiple students with full 20 points
What this school emphasises
Focus areas
Academic AchievementPastoral Care / GuidanceSportsTertiary Pathways
The Praecip verdict
The dominant boys' school of Eastern Uganda, academic depth + Busoga cultural heritage
Mwiri is the gravitational centre of secondary education in Busoga. Strong UCE/UACE results, deep alumni network across Eastern Uganda's civil service and judiciary, exceptional sports culture.
Some learning infrastructure trails the Kampala heritage schools, and STEM facilities are still being modernised. For families in Eastern Uganda wanting a serious boys' boarding option without sending sons to Kampala, Mwiri is the unrivalled choice.
Praecip ratings
How we score this school
4.20/ 5 · Praecip composite
Academics8.80
Core Curriculum8.60
University Admissions8.50
Teaching Quality8.70
Campus & Facilities7.80
Alumni, Reputation & Prestige8.90
Meals & Wellbeing7.60
Personal Development8.80
Sports9.00
Technology & Innovation7.40
Music, Dance & Drama8.00
Pastoral Care8.70
Fees
Tuition by class & residency
| Level | Class | Residency | Amount | Cycle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| O-Level | S1 | boarding | USh 1,700,000 | / term |
| O-Level | S2 | boarding | USh 1,740,000 | / term |
| O-Level | S3 | boarding | USh 1,780,000 | / term |
| O-Level | S4 | boarding | USh 1,820,000 | / term |
| A-Level | S5 | boarding | USh 1,950,000 | / term |
| A-Level | S6 | boarding | USh 1,950,000 | / term |
Payment methods
- · SchoolPay
- · Bank Transfer
Termly fee due upfront, installments not offered.
What fees cover
- · Tuition
- · Boarding & meals
- · Bucket
- · Mattress
Bursaries & discounts
Mwiri Old Boys Bursary
Need-based, alumni-funded.
For new entrants, one-off extras
- Development fee (one-off)USh 700,000
- Uniform setUSh 320,000
- Admission feeUSh 180,000
Application & registration
What you'll need
Application requirements
- Birth certificate
- PLE result slip
- Parent ID
Application fee: USh 50,000
Entrance interview required.
Cut-off points
- O-Level
PLE Aggregate ≤ 10
- A-Level
UCE Aggregate ≤ 20 with Division 1
Admissions currently closed
Next intake: September 2026, for 2027 academic year
2025: 1,700 applied · 240 offered places
Diary
Upcoming events
Visiting Day
30 May 2026
In the news
Latest from the school
Mwiri retains Eastern Region inter-schools cup
Senior football team beats Jinja College in regional final.
9 April 2026
News & insights
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A practical checklist for parents weighing the decision, from results to the things the prospectus never mentions.
16 Jun 2026Read
Where alumni go
The afterlife of a school
Notable alumni
Various
Cabinet ministers, judges, senior clergy and academics
Top universities
- · Makerere University
- · Busitema University
- · Uganda Christian University
Where alumni work
- · Government of Uganda
- · Church of Uganda
- · Stanbic Bank
- · NSSF Uganda
Campus
Facilities
curricular
- · Science laboratories
- · Library
extracurricular
- · Football pitches
- · Athletics track
- · Chapel
transport
- · School bus fleet
safety
- · Perimeter wall & 24/7 security
Gallery
A look around
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Parent reviews
What families are saying
My father went to Mwiri
My father went to Mwiri. My son is going to Mwiri. Some traditions are worth keeping.
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