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FeaturedUNEBBoys onlyBoardingRoman Catholic
Namilyango College
Namilyango Hill, Namilyango, Mukono
Founded
1902
Enrolment
1,300
Teaching staff
110
Class size
~38
About
What this school is, in plain words
Founded in 1902 by the Mill Hill Missionaries and now run by the Brothers of Christian Instruction, Namilyango is Uganda's oldest secondary school, a powerhouse of academics, sport and Catholic-formation tradition.
A message
From the headmaster
“For 124 years, Namilyango has held to a simple promise: to form boys of conscience, intellect and useful service. Our graduates carry the green-and-gold into every corner of public life.”
Performance
National exam results
UCE 2024
90% Division 1
230 candidates in Division 1
UACE 2024
Top 5 nationally for boys-only candidate count
What this school emphasises
Focus areas
Academic AchievementSportsFaith / ReligionPastoral Care / GuidanceCo-curricular Activities
The Praecip verdict
Tradition, sport, and a Catholic-formation backbone
Namilyango pairs steady academic results with arguably the strongest schoolboy sports culture in Uganda, football, rugby, athletics, and a Catholic chaplaincy that genuinely shapes character.
Catch is the same as Budo's: some buildings need refurbishment and STEM/tech programmes lag the newer private schools. The school leans heavily on tradition; families wanting cutting-edge digital pedagogy will find it more selectively here.
Praecip ratings
How we score this school
4.35/ 5 · Praecip composite
Academics9.00
Core Curriculum8.70
University Admissions8.90
Teaching Quality8.90
Campus & Facilities8.20
Alumni, Reputation & Prestige9.30
Meals & Wellbeing7.80
Personal Development9.00
Sports9.20
Technology & Innovation7.40
Music, Dance & Drama7.90
Pastoral Care9.10
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 1,990,000 | / term |
| A-Level | S6 | boarding | USh 1,990,000 | / term |
Payment methods
- · SchoolPay
- · Bank Transfer
Termly fee due upfront, installments not offered.
What fees cover
- · Tuition
- · Boarding & meals
- · Bucket
- · Mattress
Bursaries & discounts
Old Boys Bursary
Need-based; 15 awards per year.
Athletics Bursary
For top-ranked schoolboy athletes.
For new entrants, one-off extras
- Development fee (one-off)USh 700,000
- School uniformUSh 320,000
- Admission feeUSh 180,000
Application & registration
What you'll need
Application requirements
- Birth certificate
- Passport-size photo
- PLE result slip
- Baptism certificate (Catholic intake) (preferred)
- Parent/guardian ID
Application fee: USh 50,000
Entrance interview required.
Cut-off points
- O-Level
PLE Aggregate ≤ 9
- A-Level
UCE Aggregate ≤ 20 with Division 1
Admissions currently closed
Next intake: September 2026, for 2027 academic year
2025: 1,900 applied · 250 offered places
Diary
Upcoming events
Visiting Day
3 June 2026
Founders' Mass
11 July 2026
In the news
Latest from the school
Namilyango XI wins copa coca-cola regionals
Through to national finals for a fourth straight year.
21 April 2026
News & insights
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Where alumni go
The afterlife of a school
Notable alumni
Benedicto Kiwanuka
First Prime Minister of Uganda
Frederick Mpanga
Pioneering Ugandan judge
Top universities
- · Makerere University
- · University of Cape Town
- · McGill University
- · University of Nairobi
- · Stellenbosch University
Where alumni work
- · Government of Uganda
- · African Development Bank
- · Stanbic Bank
- · PwC
- · Uganda Revenue Authority
Campus
Facilities
curricular
- · Science laboratories
- · Library
- · ICT lab
extracurricular
- · Football & rugby pitches
- · Athletics track
- · Indoor games hall
- · Chapel
transport
- · School bus fleet
safety
- · Perimeter wall
- · On-site clinic
Gallery
A look around
On social
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Parent reviews
What families are saying
Solid all-round school with deep tradition
Solid all-round school with deep tradition. Sports programme is exceptional.
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