What is Gayaza High School's school fees structure?

Gayaza High School's school fees structure is published on Praecip, with termly tuition for day and boarding students shown per class level from S1 to S6 where the school has provided them, alongside registration and other charges.

How do I pay Gayaza High School's school fees, and can I pay in installments?

Gayaza High School accepts school fees payment via SchoolPay, Bank Transfer and fees are paid per term, so families can choose a convenient option instead of queuing at the bank. Full payment details are on its Praecip profile.

Where is Gayaza High School located and what is its address?

Gayaza High School is in Kasangati, Wakiso District, Buganda, Uganda. Address: Gayaza Road. A map and directions are on its Praecip profile.

What are Gayaza High School's UCE and UACE results?

Gayaza High School's latest UNEB UCE (O-level) and UACE (A-level) results, including division counts and subject performance, are published on its Praecip profile.

What is Gayaza High School's school ranking?

Praecip ranks Gayaza High School #4 out of 7466 secondary schools in Uganda, placing it in the Top 5 nationally, and #1 in Wakiso. Praecip's independent school ranking is one of the clearest ways to compare schools at a glance and a key factor in choosing the right school, see Gayaza High School's ranking on its Praecip profile.

Who are Gayaza High School's notable alumni and how strong is its network?

Gayaza High School's alumni network is one of its greatest strengths, with notable old students including Joyce Mpanga, Specioza Kazibwe, Sylvia Tamale. Its graduates go on to Makerere University, University of Cambridge, Harvard University, Wellesley College. As school networks increasingly open doors to universities, careers and opportunities, see Gayaza High School's full alumni network on its Praecip profile.

How do I apply to Gayaza High School and when do 2026 admissions open?

Gayaza High School's admissions, including entry requirements, cut-off points and the 2026 intake, are on its Praecip profile. Ugandan secondary schools typically open S1 and S5 applications once PLE and UCE results are released.

What are Gayaza High School's S1 and S5 cut-off points?

Gayaza High School's entry cut-off points for S1 (Senior One) and S5 (Senior Five), including the UNEB aggregate and grade requirements and any differences for boys, girls, arts and sciences, are published on its Praecip profile.

What is Gayaza High School's website and contact?

Gayaza High School's contact details, including its website https://gayazahs.sc.ug, are listed on its Praecip profile, alongside location, photos, reviews and notable alumni.

Gayaza High School

Gayaza, Kasangati, WakisoGirls onlyAnglican

Verified profile Featured Praecip ranked

4.5/ 5·1 review

Praecip ranking

Praecip rating

4.5

out of 5

District rank

#01

in Wakiso

Top 5

Best schools in Uganda

ranked out of 7,466

Sub-region rank

#02

in Buganda

Reviews

parent review

Praecip ratings

How we rated Gayaza High School

4.50

Praecip composite · out of 5

StrongestReputation, Prestige & Alumni Network9.6/10

To watchTechnology & Innovation7.6/10

Academics & Outcomes

6 axes

National Exams' Performance

9.5/10

Core Curriculum

9.1/10

Teaching Quality

9.2/10

University Admissions

9.4/10

Careers & Vocational Pathways

9.0/10

Reputation, Prestige & Alumni Network

9.6/10

Care & Environment

4 axes

Pastoral Care & Wellbeing

9.4/10

Meals & Nutrition

8.0/10

Discipline Culture

9.3/10

Campus & Facilities

8.2/10

Pursuits & Enrichment

3 axes

Sports

7.8/10

Technology & Innovation

7.6/10

Arts, Music & Drama

9.0/10

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

880420410140

89%

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

Our star performers

Sarah Nantumbwe
8As, 0Bs
Angela Apio
7As, 1Bs
Grace Namutebi
7As, 1Bs

206

Candidates

48%

Of all grades were A’s

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

92%

In the news

Sarah Nantumbwe leads Gayaza High School's O-Level stars with aggregate 8

Standings

How we ranked

Countrywide
Top 10 of all schools
6^th
District
in Wakiso
1^st
Top subject
in English
3^rd

95% Division I, Gayaza's 11th consecutive year above 90%. Best girls' school in Wakiso district for the third year running, and 89% A/B in compulsory subjects.

A'Level UNEB exams performance

Arts(109)

14.0 avg. points

Sciences(80)

15.1 avg. points

Average points
scored per candidate

15.20

Top score

of our best
scored the maximum

20/20

Rewards program

USh 15m to top performers

% of candidates clearing each bar

19+ points

11%

18+ points

25%

16+ points

51%

14+ points

75%

Students admitted on government sponsorship to public universities

In the news

Gayaza High School sends 64 to public universities on government sponsorship

Results summary

05Scored the maximum20
16Scored19
27Scored18
16Scored17

Admissions summary

Government-sponsored university admissions by course family
	Medical & Health Sciences	22
	Law	11
	Education	7
	engineering related	6

Our star performers

Lydia Akello
Aggregate 20
Martha Kemigisa
Aggregate 20
Faith Tumwine
Aggregate 19

In the news

Lydia Akello leads Gayaza High School's top performers with aggregate 20

Standings

How we ranked

Countrywide
Top 5 of all schools
4^th
District
in Wakiso
1^st
Top subject
in English
3^rd

A landmark year, 5 students scored a perfect 20, and a record 64 (34%) earned government sponsorship to public universities. Best UACE result in Gayaza's history.

By the numbers

School Factfile

1905

Established

950

Enrollment

Teaching staff

Typical class size

Campus anatomy: Single campus
Gender profile: Girls only
Ownership: Government-aided
Religious affiliation: Anglican
Residency type: Boarding
5-day boarding: Not available
Setting: Peri-urban

What we emphasize

Academic Achievement
Pastoral Care / Guidance
Music Dance & Drama
Tertiary Pathways
Faith / Religion

About

This is who we are

Established in 1905 as Uganda's first girls' school, Gayaza has been the country's most consistent producer of women leaders for more than a century. Its motto, Never Give Up, is woven through every dormitory, every hymn, every classroom.

Opened in 1905 as the first school for girls in Uganda, Gayaza set out to prove a girl's mind was worth educating, and has been proving it ever since.

Today it serves 950 students alongside 90 teaching staff.

A message

From the head teacher

Our girls leave Gayaza with the academic foundation, the moral compass and the quiet self-belief to lead any room they enter. We educate not for the next exam, but for the next half-century.

Curriculum

Subjects offered

Every UNEB subject in the national curriculum. Peach chips mark what this school actually offers; struck-through entries are not on its timetable.

O-Level · S1–S4

UCE subjects

17 of 38 offered

Mathematics
1/2
MathematicsAdditional Mathematics
Sciences
3/4
PhysicsChemistryBiologyAgriculture
Languages
4/15
EnglishKiswahiliLugandaLusogaRunyankole-RukigaRunyoro-RutooroAcholiAtesoLugbaraFrenchGermanLatinArabicHebrewGreek
Humanities
4/5
HistoryGeographyLiterature in EnglishChristian Religious EducationIslamic Religious Education
Technical & Vocational
3/8
Computer StudiesTechnical DrawingCommerceAccountsEntrepreneurshipFoods & NutritionWood WorkMetal Work
Arts
2/2
Fine ArtMusic
Religious Studies
0/2
Biblical StudiesChurch History

A-Level · S5–S6

UACE subjects

17 of 28 offered

Mathematics
1/1
Mathematics
Sciences
3/4
PhysicsChemistryBiologyAgriculture
Humanities
5/6
EconomicsHistoryGeographyLiterature in EnglishDivinityIslamic Religious Education
Languages
2/6
LugandaKiswahiliFrenchGermanLatinArabic
Technical & Vocational
1/4
EntrepreneurshipComputer StudiesFoods & NutritionTechnical Drawing
Arts
2/2
Fine ArtMusic
Religious Studies
0/2
Advanced DivinityChristian Ethics
Subsidiary
3/3
General PaperSub-MathematicsICT

The Praecip verdict

The most consistent academic performer for girls in Uganda

What stands out

Gayaza has been turning out the country's top female academics for so long that the question is no longer whether your daughter will succeed, but in which field. The pastoral programme is exceptionally strong and the alumni network, from cabinet ministers to FTSE board members, opens almost any door.

Where it falters

Sports facilities and STEM infrastructure are improving but still trail private peers like ISU. For families weighing breadth-of-experience against pure academic-and-character development, Gayaza tilts the calculus firmly toward the latter.

Awards & recognition

Trophies on the wall

04Honours on record

Recognized 2023–2024 across 3 categories.

Academic· 1
Innovation· 1
Arts & MDD· 1

2024
Academic
Best Girls' School (Performance)
UNEB Performance Ranking
Top-12 nationally out of 4,200+ secondary schools.
2024
Innovation
STEM Education Excellence Award
Praecip's Excellence in Education
For the expanded Girls in STEM mentorship pipeline.
2023
Arts & MDD
Best MDD Performance, National Schools Festival
Praecip's Excellence in Education
2023
Institutional
Sustainable School of the Year
Praecip's Excellence in Education

Fees

Tuition by class & residency

Tuition snapshot

Boarding: from^UGX1.75Mto^UGX2.05M

6 class levels · billed per term

Class level	Boarding Meals, dorms, supervised study
S1	^UGX1,750,000
S2	^UGX1,780,000
S3	^UGX1,820,000
S4	^UGX1,850,000
S5	^UGX2,050,000
S6	^UGX2,050,000

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

Termly fees due upfront

What's included

What fees covers

Tuition
Boarding & meals
Bucket
Mattress
Sanitary supplies (term 1)

Financial aid

Bursaries & discounts

GHS Old Girls Bursary
Academic merit
Funded by the Old Girls Association; 10 awards per year.
Music & Drama Bursary
Music, Dance & Drama
Recognising exceptional MDD ability at S1 entry.

What you'll need

Admissions checklist

Application requirements

5 required

01Birth certificate
02Passport-size photo
03PLE result slip
04Parent/guardian ID
05Application fee receipt

FeeUSh 50,000

Admission record

Cut-off points

Published minimums for 2 entry paths

S1entry

PLE aggregate

S5entry

AAB

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

2,100

hopefuls

Places offered

200

admitted

Subscription

10.5×applications per place

Offer rate

10%

of applicants admitted

Admission charges · one-off

For new entrants

Issued to incoming families of Gayaza. Settled once at admission, never billed again.

Itemized charges

01Development fee (one-off)USh 750,000
02School uniform setUSh 320,000
03Admission feeUSh 180,000

Admissions currently closed

Next intake: February 2027, for the 2027 academic year

Diary

Upcoming events

May
30
Sat
Visiting day
Visiting Day, Term 1
9 AM – 4 PMMain campus, Gayaza

In the news

Latest from the school

Feature

7 Mar 2026

Gayaza launches expanded STEM girls programme

A new robotics lab and mentorship pipeline with female engineers from Makerere will support 120 girls per year.

Our alumni

Who we have shaped

Notable alumni

Full alumni network

Joyce Mpanga
First female Cabinet Minister in Uganda
Specioza Kazibwe
Former Vice President of Uganda
Sylvia Tamale
Renowned legal scholar; first female Dean, Makerere Law

...go on to...

...are Trailblazers at..

Campus

Facilities

Curricular

Science laboratories
Library
Robotics lab (new, 2025)

Co-curricular

Hockey field
Netball courts
Music & dance studio
Chapel

Transport

School bus
Coaster
Van
Ambulance

Health & safety

Perimeter wall
Armed guard
Sickbay

Gallery

A look around

School walkthrough

See the campus in action

Campus walkthrough not yet available

A video tour of the classrooms, laboratories, dormitories, sports fields and play areas hasn’t been added yet. Check back, or ask the school for a walkthrough when you enquire.

Find us

Where the school is, and how to reach it

Address

Gayaza Road, Gayaza, Kasangati, Wakiso
Uganda

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Parent reviews

What families are saying

Character formation is unmatched
Sent both daughters to Gayaza. The character formation is unmatched.
Sarah N., Parent of two Old Girls21 January 2026
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News & insights

Gayaza High School

Academics & Outcomes

Care & Environment

Pursuits & Enrichment

Our star performers

Sarah Nantumbwe leads Gayaza High School's O-Level stars with aggregate 8

How we ranked

Gayaza High School sends 64 to public universities on government sponsorship

Our star performers

Lydia Akello leads Gayaza High School's top performers with aggregate 20

How we ranked

UCE subjects

UACE subjects

Payment methods

What fees covers

Bursaries & discounts

Application requirements

Cut-off points

Gayaza launches expanded STEM girls programme

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