2005
Established
Praecip ranking
Praecip rating
4.1
out of 5
District rank
,
Not yet ranked
Not ranked
Best schools in Uganda
Praecip school index
Sub-region rank
,
Not yet ranked
Reviews
01
parent review
Praecip ratings
How we rated Vienna College Namugongo
4.10
Praecip composite · out of 5
StrongestCore Curriculum8.4/10
To watchReputation, Prestige & Alumni8.0/10
Academics & Outcomes
Academics
8.2/10
Core Curriculum
8.4/10
Teaching Quality
8.3/10
University Admissions
8.1/10
Reputation, Prestige & Alumni
8.0/10
Care & Environment
Pastoral Care
8.3/10
Meals & Wellbeing
8.1/10
Personal Development
8.3/10
Campus & Facilities
8.2/10
Pursuits & Enrichment
Sports
8.4/10
Technology & Innovation
8.2/10
Music, Dance & Drama
8.0/10
Bars are scored 0–10 by Praecip's editors against the school's record, insider interviews and verified parent reviews. The composite is the average, rendered out of five.
Performance
Exam & outcome results
Cambridge IGCSE 2024
58% A*–A grades; 100% pass rate
Cambridge A-Level 2024
49% A*–A grades
By the numbers
School Factfile
900
Enrollment
90
Teaching staff
26
Typical class size
- Campus anatomy
- Single campus
- Gender profile
- Mixed
- Ownership
- Private
- Residency type
- Day & Boarding
- Setting
- Peri-urban
What we emphasize
- Academic Achievement
- Tertiary Pathways
- Co-curricular Activities
- Sports
- Digital Technologies
About
What this school is, in plain words
Vienna College Namugongo runs the Cambridge secondary pathway, IGCSE and A-Level, alongside a UNEB stream, on a peri-urban campus in the Namugongo area north-east of Kampala. Founded in 2005, it offers both day and boarding places and has grown into one of the larger Cambridge providers outside the city centre.
The dual Cambridge and UNEB offering lets families choose an international or national pathway on a single campus, with crossover entry available for UNEB students moving into the Cambridge stream.
A message
From the director of studies
Offering both Cambridge and UNEB under one roof is deliberate, it lets a family choose the pathway that fits the child, and lets a child change course without changing schools.
Our alumni
Who we have shaped
Notable alumni
Various
Graduates across East African and UK universities
...go on to...
...are Trailblazers at..
The Praecip verdict
Cambridge and UNEB on one peri-urban campus, with boarding
What stands out
Vienna College is a useful option for families wanting a Cambridge pathway with boarding, or the flexibility of a UNEB stream alongside it, on a single campus outside the city-centre price zone.
Where it falters
Results sit in the middle of the Cambridge bracket and the peri-urban location suits boarders better than long-commuting day families. The dual-curriculum model is its clearest draw.
Fees
Tuition by class & residency
Tuition snapshot
- Day
- fromUGX2.4MtoUGX3.4M
- Boarding
- fromUGX3.6MtoUGX4.9M
3 class levels · billed per term
Class level | Day Stay at home · attend daily | Boarding Meals, dorms, supervised study |
|---|---|---|
| Years 7-9 | UGX2,400,000 | UGX3,600,000 |
| Years 10-11 (IGCSE) | UGX2,900,000 | UGX4,200,000 |
| Years 12-13 (AS & A2) | UGX3,400,000 | UGX4,900,000 |
All amounts in UGX, billed per term. Annual figure assumes three school terms. Fees exclude one-off entrant extras (uniform, application, deposits), see below.
How fees are paid
Payment methods
Installment plans available
What's included
What fees covers
- Tuition
- Textbooks
- Lunch (day)
- Boarding & meals (boarding)
Financial aid
Bursaries & discounts
Academic Scholarship
Academic meritPartial tuition for top entrants at IGCSE and A-Level.
Sibling Discount
Sibling5% off the second child, 10% off the third.
Admission charges · one-off
For new entrants
Issued to incoming families of Vienna College. Settled once at admission, never billed again.
Itemized charges
- 01Admission feeUSh 700,000
- 02Uniform setUSh 400,000
- 03Boarding kitUSh 350,000
Application & registration
What you'll need
Admissions checklist
Application requirements
5 required
- 01Birth certificate
- 02Two recent school reports
- 03Passport-size photo
- 04Parent/guardian ID
- 05Entrance test
FeeUSh 100,000Interviewrequired
Admission record
Entry criteria
Holistic admissions, no fixed cut-off
Places are offered on the strength of school reports, a reference and an interview, rather than a fixed points threshold.
Entrance interview required for all applicants.
Selectivity reading
Cycle 2025
Last year's intake by the numbers
How much demand last year's incoming class generated, and how narrow the door to a place really was.
Applications tabled
640
hopefuls
Places offered
260
admitted
Subscription
2.5×applications per place
Offer rate
41%
of applicants admitted
Admissions open
Diary
Upcoming events
May
17
Sun
Visiting dayOpen Day (Day & Boarding)
All day
In the news
Latest from the school
Feature26 Mar 2026
Vienna College adds new A-Level science block
Three new laboratories opened ahead of the 2026 academic year to support the growing sixth form.
News & insights
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Campus
Facilities
Curricular
- IGCSE & A-Level science labs
- Library
- Computer labs
Co-curricular
- Football pitch
- Basketball & netball courts
- Boarding houses
Transport
- School bus
- Coaster
- Van
- Ambulance
Health & safety
- Perimeter wall
- Armed guard
- Sickbay
Gallery
A look around
School walkthrough
See the campus in action
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Find us
Where the school is, and how to reach it
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Parent reviews
What families are saying
Good value Cambridge with boarding
Good value Cambridge with boarding. The new science block is a real upgrade.
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