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Ntare School
Ntare Hill, Mbarara Town, Mbarara
Founded
1956
Enrolment
1,200
Teaching staff
105
Class size
~38
About
What this school is, in plain words
Founded in 1956, Ntare is the dominant boys' school of Western Uganda, academically rigorous, deeply tied to Ankole heritage, and the alma mater of presidents, generals, and prime ministers.
A message
From the headmaster
“Ntare boys leave here marked. The standards we hold them to, academic, moral, and personal, shape lives long after the gates.”
Performance
National exam results
UCE 2024
90% Division 1; top boys' school in Western Uganda
230 candidates in Division 1
UACE 2024
Multiple students with full 20 points; top contributor to Makerere medical school
What this school emphasises
Focus areas
Academic AchievementSportsTertiary PathwaysPastoral Care / Guidance
The Praecip verdict
Western Uganda's flagship, political pedigree, academic rigour, deep alumni reach
Ntare's alumni roll reads like a Who's Who of post-colonial Ugandan public life, and the school still produces leaders. Academic results are excellent and the boarding culture is genuinely formative.
Some buildings need refurbishment. Tech infrastructure is improving but lags newer private schools. For families in the West wanting Budo-tier prestige without the journey to Wakiso, Ntare is the answer.
Praecip ratings
How we score this school
4.35/ 5 · Praecip composite
Academics9.20
Core Curriculum8.90
University Admissions9.00
Teaching Quality9.00
Campus & Facilities8.00
Alumni, Reputation & Prestige9.20
Meals & Wellbeing7.60
Personal Development8.90
Sports8.80
Technology & Innovation7.40
Music, Dance & Drama7.80
Pastoral Care8.70
Fees
Tuition by class & residency
| Level | Class | Residency | Amount | Cycle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| O-Level | S1 | boarding | USh 1,750,000 | / term |
| O-Level | S2 | boarding | USh 1,790,000 | / term |
| O-Level | S3 | boarding | USh 1,830,000 | / term |
| O-Level | S4 | boarding | USh 1,880,000 | / term |
| A-Level | S5 | boarding | USh 2,050,000 | / term |
| A-Level | S6 | boarding | USh 2,050,000 | / term |
Payment methods
- · SchoolPay
- · Bank Transfer
Termly fee due upfront, installments not offered.
What fees cover
- · Tuition
- · Boarding & meals
- · Bucket
- · Mattress
Bursaries & discounts
Ntare Old Boys Bursary
Need-based; awarded to incoming S1 boys.
For new entrants, one-off extras
- Development fee (one-off)USh 750,000
- UniformUSh 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 ≤ 9
- A-Level
UCE Aggregate ≤ 18 with Division 1
Admissions currently closed
Next intake: September 2026, for 2027 academic year
2025: 2,200 applied · 240 offered places
Diary
Upcoming events
Visiting Day
6 June 2026
In the news
Latest from the school
Ntare hosts inaugural Western Region academic festival
Six top schools competed in Mathematics, Biology and General Paper olympiads.
22 April 2026
News & insights
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Where alumni go
The afterlife of a school
Notable alumni
H.E. Yoweri K. Museveni
President of Uganda (1986–present)
Moses Ali
Former 1st Deputy Prime Minister
Top universities
- · Makerere University
- · Mbarara University of Science & Technology
- · University of Cape Town
Where alumni work
- · Government of Uganda
- · UPDF
- · Bank of Uganda
- · PwC
Campus
Facilities
curricular
- · Science laboratories
- · Library
- · ICT lab
extracurricular
- · Football & rugby pitches
- · Athletics track
- · Indoor sports hall
transport
- · School bus fleet
safety
- · Perimeter wall & 24/7 security
- · On-site clinic
Gallery
A look around
On social
Follow this school
Parent reviews
What families are saying
Ntare made me
Ntare made me. The brotherhood is for life.
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