1981
Established
Praecip ranking
Praecip rating
3.4
out of 5
District rank
#01
in Kiryandongo
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 Kigumba Parents SS
3.40
Praecip composite · out of 5
StrongestCampus & Facilities7.3/10
To watchDiscipline Culture6.0/10
Academics & Outcomes
National Exams' Performance
6.7/10
Core Curriculum
6.5/10
Teaching Quality
7.2/10
University Admissions
6.4/10
Careers & Vocational Pathways
7.0/10
Reputation, Prestige & Alumni Network
6.9/10
Care & Environment
Pastoral Care & Wellbeing
6.7/10
Meals & Nutrition
7.1/10
Discipline Culture
6.0/10
Campus & Facilities
7.3/10
Pursuits & Enrichment
Sports
7.3/10
Technology & Innovation
6.6/10
Arts, Music & Drama
6.2/10
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
1005062500
- A's
- B's
- C's
- D's
35%
Students scored A’s & B’s in compulsory subjects
Our star performers
Samuel Nakato
4As, 0Bs
Henry Nambozo
4As, 0Bs
Brenda Bukenya
0As, 4Bs
89
Candidates
14%
Of all grades were A’s
% of grades scored in the A-to-C range
In the news
Samuel Nakato leads Kigumba Parents SS's O-Level stars with aggregate 8
Standings
How we ranked
Countrywide
District
in Kiryandongo
3rd
Top subject
35% of 89 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(17)
10.4 avg. points
Sciences(29)
11.6 avg. points
Average points
scored per candidate
10.80
Top score
06
of our best
scored
17/20
% of candidates clearing each bar
19+ points
4%
18+ points
9%
16+ points
24%
14+ points
43%
7
Students admitted on government sponsorship to public universities
In the news
Kigumba Parents SS sends 7 to public universities on government sponsorship
Results summary
- 06Scored the school's best17
- 01Scored16
- 03Scored15
Admissions summary
| Computer Science | 3 | |
| Dentistry | 2 | |
| Engineering | 2 | |
| Agriculture | 1 |
Our star performers
Sarah Okot
Aggregate 17
Sarah Kintu
Aggregate 16
John Ojok
Aggregate 15
In the news
Sarah Okot leads Kigumba Parents SS's top performers with aggregate 17
Standings
How we ranked
Countrywide
District
in Kiryandongo
1st
Top subject
in English
Illustrative UACE 2025 placeholder; 46 A-Level candidates with an average of 10.8 points. Replace with school-supplied numbers before launch.
By the numbers
School Factfile
489
Enrollment
24
Teaching staff
40
Typical class size
- Campus anatomy
- Single campus
- Gender profile
- Mixed
- Ownership
- Private
- Religious affiliation
- Anglican
- Residency type
- Day & Boarding
- 5-day boarding
- Not available
- Setting
- Rural
What we emphasize
- PLE excellence
- Academic Achievement
- Pastoral Care
- Co-curricular balance
About
This is who we are
Kigumba Parents SS is a co-educational private secondary in Kiryandongo, Kiryandongo District, ranked 3 in the district in the 2025 UCE with 35% of 89 candidates scoring in the A-to-C band.
Today it serves 489 students alongside 24 teaching staff.
A message
From the principal
At Kigumba Parents 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.
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
UCE subjects
12 of 38 offered
Mathematics
1/2
MathematicsAdditional MathematicsSciences
3/4
PhysicsChemistryBiologyAgricultureLanguages
2/15
EnglishKiswahiliLugandaLusogaRunyankole-RukigaRunyoro-RutooroAcholiAtesoLugbaraFrenchGermanLatinArabicHebrewGreekHumanities
4/5
HistoryGeographyLiterature in EnglishChristian Religious EducationIslamic Religious EducationTechnical & Vocational
2/8
Computer StudiesTechnical DrawingCommerceAccountsEntrepreneurshipFoods & NutritionWood WorkMetal WorkArts
0/2
Fine ArtMusicReligious Studies
0/2
Biblical StudiesChurch History
A-Level · S5–S6
UACE subjects
12 of 28 offered
UACE subjects
12 of 28 offered
Mathematics
1/1
MathematicsSciences
3/4
PhysicsChemistryBiologyAgricultureHumanities
5/6
EconomicsHistoryGeographyLiterature in EnglishDivinityIslamic Religious EducationLanguages
0/6
LugandaKiswahiliFrenchGermanLatinArabicTechnical & Vocational
0/4
EntrepreneurshipComputer StudiesFoods & NutritionTechnical DrawingArts
0/2
Fine ArtMusicReligious Studies
0/2
Advanced DivinityChristian EthicsSubsidiary
3/3
General PaperSub-MathematicsICT
The Praecip verdict
A solid district-level performer with room to grow
What stands out
Kigumba Parents SS ranked 3 in Kiryandongo District in the 2025 UCE with 35% A-or-B across the compulsory subjects from 89 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.
Fees
Tuition by class & residency
Tuition snapshot
- Day
- fromUGX630KtoUGX820K
- Boarding
- fromUGX980KtoUGX1.18M
6 class levels · billed per term
Class level | Day Stay at home · attend daily | Boarding Meals, dorms, supervised study |
|---|---|---|
| S1 | UGX630,279 | UGX980,279 |
| S2 | UGX660,000 | UGX1,010,000 |
| S3 | UGX680,000 | UGX1,030,000 |
| S4 | UGX710,279 | UGX1,060,279 |
| S5 | UGX780,279 | UGX1,120,000 |
| S6 | UGX820,000 | UGX1,180,279 |
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
- Meals
- Boarding (where applicable)
- Examinations
Financial aid
Bursaries & discounts
Kigumba Parents SS Merit Bursary
Academic meritPartial tuition support for academically strong candidates from low-income families.
Sibling discount
SiblingReduced tuition for families with more than one child enrolled.
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
10
Boys
11
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
230
hopefuls
Places offered
115
admitted
Subscription
2.0×applications per place
Offer rate
50%
of applicants admitted
Admission charges · one-off
For new entrants
Issued to incoming families of Kigumba Parents SS. Settled once at admission, never billed again.
Itemized charges
- 01Admission feeUSh 100,000
- 02Uniform setUSh 246,758
- 03Development fundUSh 130,000
Admission dates not yet published
Contact the school to confirm current admission dates.
Diary
Upcoming events
Jun
20
Sat
Visiting dayVisiting Day, Term 1
10 AM – 4 PMMain CampusJul
15
Wed
PTAParents’ (PTA) meeting
2 PM – 5 PMSchool hallAug
10
Mon
ExaminationEnd of term examinations begin
All day
In the news
Latest from the school
Feature11 Apr 2026
Kigumba Parents SS celebrates its 2025 UCE results
The school posted 35% A-or-B in the compulsory subjects from 89 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 networkSandra Bukenya
Software engineer working abroad
Ivan Wamala
Medical doctor at Mulago National Referral Hospital
...go on to...
...are Trailblazers at..
Campus
Facilities
Curricular
- Assembly hall
- Library
- Computer / ICT room
Co-curricular
- Music & drama room
- Football pitch
Transport
- School bus
Health & safety
- Sickbay
Gallery
A look around
School walkthrough
See the campus in action
Campus walkthrough not yet available
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Find us
Where the school is, and how to reach it
Reach the office
- +256 74642049
- info@kigumbaparentsss.sc.ug
- www.kigumbaparentsss.sc.ug
- Kiryandongo, Kiryandongo
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Parent reviews
What families are saying
Strong sciences
Teachers know each child by name; pastoral care has been excellent.
Joy K., Parent11 January 202620 people found this useful
Happy with the progress
Fair fees for the standard delivered. Bus service is reliable.
Simon A., Parent22 March 202619 people found this useful
Caring and committed
Teachers know each child by name; pastoral care has been excellent.
Ivan A., Parent10 February 202612 people found this useful
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