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Arch Bp. Flynn SS

Arch Bp. Flynn SS

Pader, PaderMixedCatholic
3.8/ 5·3 reviews

Praecip ranking

Praecip rating

3.8

out of 5

District rank

#01

in Pader

Not ranked

Best schools in Uganda

ranked out of 7,466

Sub-region rank

,

Not yet ranked

Reviews

03

parent reviews

Praecip ratings

How we rated Arch Bp. Flynn SS

3.81
Praecip composite · out of 5
StrongestTeaching Quality8.2/10
To watchCore Curriculum6.8/10

Academics & Outcomes

6 axes

National Exams' Performance

7.7/10

Core Curriculum

6.8/10

Teaching Quality

8.2/10

University Admissions

7.5/10

Careers & Vocational Pathways

7.4/10

Reputation, Prestige & Alumni Network

7.9/10

Care & Environment

4 axes

Pastoral Care & Wellbeing

8.0/10

Meals & Nutrition

7.6/10

Discipline Culture

6.8/10

Campus & Facilities

7.6/10

Pursuits & Enrichment

3 axes

Sports

6.8/10

Technology & Innovation

7.9/10

Arts, Music & Drama

8.2/10

Bars are scored 0–10 by Praecip's editors against Uganda Ministry of Education statistics, school insiders, and thousands of verified parent reviews. The composite is the weighted average, rendered out of five.

Academic excellence. Proven results.

O'Level UNEB exams performance

At a glance

266133167602
  • A's
  • B's
  • C's
  • D's
57%

Students scored A’s & B’s in compulsory subjects

Our star performers
  • Simon Okot

    Simon Okot

    4As, 0Bs
  • Mary Wamala

    Mary Wamala

    4As, 0Bs
  • Emmanuel Tumusiime

    Emmanuel Tumusiime

    0As, 4Bs

146

Candidates

23%

Of all grades were A’s

% of grades scored in the A-to-C range

48%

Standings

How we ranked

  • Countrywide

  • District

    in Pader

    1st

  • Top subject

57% of 146 candidates scored A-or-B in the compulsory subjects in the 2025 UCE. Figures below the headline are illustrative pending school confirmation.

A'Level UNEB exams performance

Arts(23)
11.9 avg. points
Sciences(36)
13.1 avg. points

Average points
scored per candidate

12.30
Top score
02

of our best
scored

19/20

Rewards program

USh 3m to top performers

% of candidates clearing each bar

19+ points
5%
18+ points
12%
16+ points
31%
14+ points
54%
15
Students admitted on government sponsorship to public universities

Results summary

  • 02Scored the school's best19
  • 02Scored18
  • 01Scored17

Admissions summary

Government-sponsored university admissions by course family
Economics6
Law5
Engineering4
Business Administration2
Our star performers
  • Henry Ojok

    Henry Ojok

    Aggregate 19
  • Hellen Nantongo

    Hellen Nantongo

    Aggregate 18
  • Paul Walusimbi

    Paul Walusimbi

    Aggregate 17

Standings

How we ranked

  • Countrywide

  • District

    in Pader

    1st

  • Top subject

    in English

Illustrative UACE 2025 placeholder; 59 A-Level candidates with an average of 12.3 points. Replace with school-supplied numbers before launch.

By the numbers

School Factfile

1980

Established

800

Enrollment

50

Teaching staff

48

Typical class size

Campus anatomy
Single campus
Gender profile
Mixed
Ownership
Government-aided
Religious affiliation
Catholic
Residency type
Day & Boarding
5-day boarding
Not available
Setting
Rural

What we emphasize

  • Academics
  • Sciences

About

This is who we are

Arch Bp. Flynn SS is a co-educational government-aided school in Pader (Northern region), a Catholic-founded institution, offering day and boarding places to learners across Acholi.

Today it serves 800 students alongside 50 teaching staff.

A message

From the principal

Mr. Kintu

At Arch Bp. Flynn SS, we hold our pupils to firm academic standards while taking pastoral care seriously. Every term we focus on the basics, results, character and the habits that carry a child through the gate that comes next.

Mr. Kintu

Principal

Curriculum

Subjects offered

Highlighted subjects are a representative UNEB selection shown for reference; this school is yet to confirm its exact offerings.

O-Level · S1–S4

UCE subjects

12 of 38 offered

  • Mathematics

    1/2

    MathematicsAdditional Mathematics
  • Sciences

    3/4

    PhysicsChemistryBiologyAgriculture
  • Languages

    2/15

    EnglishKiswahiliLugandaLusogaRunyankole-RukigaRunyoro-RutooroAcholiAtesoLugbaraFrenchGermanLatinArabicHebrewGreek
  • Humanities

    4/5

    HistoryGeographyLiterature in EnglishChristian Religious EducationIslamic Religious Education
  • Technical & Vocational

    2/8

    Computer StudiesTechnical DrawingCommerceAccountsEntrepreneurshipFoods & NutritionWood WorkMetal Work
  • Arts

    0/2

    Fine ArtMusic
  • Religious Studies

    0/2

    Biblical StudiesChurch History

A-Level · S5–S6

UACE subjects

12 of 28 offered

  • Mathematics

    1/1

    Mathematics
  • Sciences

    3/4

    PhysicsChemistryBiologyAgriculture
  • Humanities

    5/6

    EconomicsHistoryGeographyLiterature in EnglishDivinityIslamic Religious Education
  • Languages

    0/6

    LugandaKiswahiliFrenchGermanLatinArabic
  • Technical & Vocational

    0/4

    EntrepreneurshipComputer StudiesFoods & NutritionTechnical Drawing
  • Arts

    0/2

    Fine ArtMusic
  • Religious Studies

    0/2

    Advanced DivinityChristian Ethics
  • Subsidiary

    3/3

    General PaperSub-MathematicsICT

The Praecip verdict

A solid district-level performer with room to grow

What stands out

Arch Bp. Flynn SS ranked 1 in Pader District in the 2025 UCE with 57% A-or-B across the compulsory subjects from 146 candidates.

Where it falters

The figures below the headline — facilities, ratings, fees and editorial detail — are illustrative pending school confirmation. The academic signal is what the school can defend on record.

Praecip Editorial

Praecip editorial

Reviewed May 2026

Fees

Tuition by class & residency

Tuition snapshot

Day
fromUGX881KtoUGX1.08M
Boarding
fromUGX1.23MtoUGX1.43M

6 class levels · billed per term

Class level

Day

Stay at home · attend daily

Boarding

Meals, dorms, supervised study

S1

UGX881,089

UGX1,231,089

S2

UGX910,000

UGX1,260,000

S3

UGX930,000

UGX1,280,000

S4

UGX961,089

UGX1,311,089

S5

UGX1,031,089

UGX1,370,000

S6

UGX1,080,000

UGX1,431,089

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

  • Mobile money accepted
  • SchoolPay accepted
  • Bank wire not accepted
  • Cash not accepted

Installment plans available

What's included

What fees covers

  • Tuition
  • Meals
  • Boarding (where applicable)
  • Examinations

Financial aid

Bursaries & discounts

  • Arch Bp. Flynn SS Merit Bursary

    Academic merit

    Partial tuition support for academically strong candidates from low-income families.

  • Sibling discount

    Sibling

    Reduced tuition for families with more than one child enrolled.

SponsoredPearl school-fees loans

Application & registration

What you'll need

Admissions checklist

Application requirements

4 required · 1 preferred

  • 01PLE / UCE results slip
  • 02Previous school report
  • 03Birth certificate
  • 04Two passport photos
  • 05Parent / guardian National ID(preferred)
FeeUSh 50,000

Admission record

Cut-off points

Published minimums for 6 entry paths

S1entry

9

Boys

10

Girls

PLE aggregate

S5entry

BBC

Boys · Arts

BCC

Boys · Sciences

BCC

Girls · Arts

CCC

Girls · Sciences

UCE aggregate

Indicative only, thresholds shift year on year with cohort strength.

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

268

hopefuls

Places offered

155

admitted

Subscription

1.7×applications per place

Offer rate

58%

of applicants admitted

NoteSubscription rate is applications per place, a higher number means tighter competition for entry.

Admission charges · one-off

For new entrants

Issued to incoming families of Arch Bp. Flynn SS. Settled once at admission, never billed again.

Itemized charges

  • 01Admission feeUSh 100,000
  • 02Uniform setUSh 280,584
  • 03Development fundUSh 130,000

NoteIncludes all outside the recurring termly invoice.

Admissions open

Diary

Upcoming events

  • Jun

    20

    Sat

    Visiting day

    Visiting Day, Term 1

    10 AM – 4 PMMain Campus
  • Jul

    15

    Wed

    PTA

    Parents’ (PTA) meeting

    2 PM – 5 PMSchool hall
  • Aug

    10

    Mon

    Examination

    End of term examinations begin

    All day

In the news

Latest from the school

Feature

11 Apr 2026

Arch Bp. Flynn SS celebrates its 2025 UCE results

The school posted 57% A-or-B in the compulsory subjects from 146 candidates.

  • 4 Feb 2026

    New term, new library books

    A donation of revision titles has boosted the upper-school study corner.

Our alumni

Who we have shaped

Notable alumni

Full alumni network
  • Mary Ssali

    Mary Ssali

    Award-winning journalist

  • Ruth Akello

    Ruth Akello

    Lawyer and partner at a Kampala firm

...go on to...

...are Trailblazers at..

Campus

Facilities

Curricular

  • Physics, Chemistry & Biology labs
  • Computer / ICT room
  • Assembly hall

Co-curricular

  • Netball court
  • Music & drama room

Transport

  • School bus

Health & safety

  • Armed guard

School life

Extracurricular

Sports fields, art rooms and societies that fill the time between lessons.

Sports & athletics

  • Football
  • Netball
  • Volleyball
  • Athletics
  • Basketball

Arts & expression

  • Music, Dance & Drama
  • Choir
  • Scripture Union
  • Debate

Specialty clubs

  • Debate Society
  • Scouts
  • Wildlife Club
  • Science Club

School walkthrough

See the campus in action

Campus walkthrough not yet available

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Where the school is, and how to reach it

Address

Pader, Pader District, Pader, Pader
Uganda

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Parent reviews

What families are saying

  1. Caring and committed

    Discipline is taken seriously and the staff communicate well at the end of each term.


    Patrick A., Parent13 March 2026

    15 people found this useful

  2. Solid academic standards

    Discipline is taken seriously and the staff communicate well at the end of each term.


    Grace A., Parent10 April 2026

    23 people found this useful

  3. Good value for the area

    Results-focused but balanced, my son still has time for football and the choir.


    Patrick M., Parent26 March 2026

    9 people found this useful

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