What is Light Voc. SS Kabakyala's school fees structure?

Light Voc. SS Kabakyala'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 Light Voc. SS Kabakyala's school fees, and can I pay in installments?

Light Voc. SS Kabakyala accepts school fees payment via SchoolPay, Bank deposit, Mobile Money and fees can be paid in installments, so families can choose a convenient option instead of queuing at the bank. Full payment details are on its Praecip profile.

Where is Light Voc. SS Kabakyala located and what is its address?

Light Voc. SS Kabakyala is in Rakai, Rakai District, Buganda, Uganda. Address: Rakai, Rakai District. A map and directions are on its Praecip profile.

What are Light Voc. SS Kabakyala's UCE and UACE results?

Light Voc. SS Kabakyala'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 Light Voc. SS Kabakyala's school ranking?

Praecip ranks Light Voc. SS Kabakyala #347 secondary schools in Uganda, and #1 in Rakai. 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 Light Voc. SS Kabakyala's ranking on its Praecip profile.

Who are Light Voc. SS Kabakyala's notable alumni and how strong is its network?

Light Voc. SS Kabakyala's alumni network is one of its greatest strengths, with notable old students including Joy Okot, Moses Okot. Its graduates go on to Makerere University, University of Strathclyde, Sheffield Hallam University, University of Surrey. As school networks increasingly open doors to universities, careers and opportunities, see Light Voc. SS Kabakyala's full alumni network on its Praecip profile.

How do I apply to Light Voc. SS Kabakyala and when do 2026 admissions open?

Light Voc. SS Kabakyala'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 Light Voc. SS Kabakyala's S1 and S5 cut-off points?

Light Voc. SS Kabakyala'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 Light Voc. SS Kabakyala's website and contact?

Light Voc. SS Kabakyala's contact details, including its website https://www.lightvocsskabakyala.sc.ug, are listed on its Praecip profile, alongside location, photos, reviews and notable alumni.

Light Voc. SS Kabakyala

Rakai, RakaiMixedMuslim

Praecip ranked

3.5/ 5·3 reviews

Praecip ranking

Praecip rating

3.5

out of 5

District rank

#01

in Rakai

Not ranked

Best schools in Uganda

ranked out of 7,466

Sub-region rank

Not yet ranked

Reviews

parent reviews

Praecip ratings

How we rated Light Voc. SS Kabakyala

3.55

Praecip composite · out of 5

StrongestReputation, Prestige & Alumni Network7.5/10

To watchDiscipline Culture6.1/10

Academics & Outcomes

6 axes

National Exams' Performance

7.3/10

Core Curriculum

6.9/10

Teaching Quality

6.7/10

University Admissions

6.9/10

Careers & Vocational Pathways

7.2/10

Reputation, Prestige & Alumni Network

7.5/10

Care & Environment

4 axes

Pastoral Care & Wellbeing

6.7/10

Meals & Nutrition

7.5/10

Discipline Culture

6.1/10

Campus & Facilities

7.5/10

Pursuits & Enrichment

3 axes

Sports

7.0/10

Technology & Innovation

6.6/10

Arts, Music & Drama

7.0/10

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

864354385

38%

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

Our star performers

Mary Nakato
4As, 0Bs
Moses Lubega
4As, 0Bs
Samuel Okot
0As, 4Bs

Candidates

15%

Of all grades were A’s

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

32%

In the news

Standings

How we ranked

Countrywide
District
in Rakai
2^nd
Top subject

38% of 71 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)

11.1 avg. points

Sciences(21)

12.3 avg. points

Average points
scored per candidate

11.50

Top score

of our best
scored

17/20

% of candidates clearing each bar

19+ points

18+ points

11%

16+ points

24%

14+ points

45%

Students admitted on government sponsorship to public universities

In the news

Results summary

03Scored the school's best17
05Scored16
01Scored15

Admissions summary

Government-sponsored university admissions by course family
	Pharmacy	3
	Agriculture	2
	Computer Science	2
	Education	1

Our star performers

Simon Nambozo
Aggregate 17
Patience Kabaka
Aggregate 16
Henry Walusimbi
Aggregate 15

In the news

Standings

How we ranked

Countrywide
District
in Rakai
1^st
Top subject
in English

Illustrative UACE 2025 placeholder; 38 A-Level candidates with an average of 11.5 points. Replace with school-supplied numbers before launch.

By the numbers

School Factfile

1994

Established

600

Enrollment

Teaching staff

Typical class size

Campus anatomy: Single campus
Gender profile: Mixed
Ownership: Private
Religious affiliation: Muslim
Residency type: Day
5-day boarding: Not available
Setting: Rural

What we emphasize

Academics

About

This is who we are

Light Voc. SS Kabakyala is a private co-educational school in Rakai District, the Buganda sub-region of Central Uganda, offering day places under the UNEB curriculum.

Today it serves 600 students alongside 38 teaching staff.

A message

From the principal

At Light Voc. SS Kabakyala, 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

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

The Praecip verdict

A solid district-level performer with room to grow

What stands out

Light Voc. SS Kabakyala ranked 2 in Rakai District in the 2025 UCE with 38% A-or-B across the compulsory subjects from 71 candidates, and #347 nationally.

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: from^UGX697Kto^UGX890K
Boarding: from^UGX1.05Mto^UGX1.25M

6 class levels · billed per term

Class level	Day Stay at home · attend daily	Boarding Meals, dorms, supervised study
S1	^UGX697,003	^UGX1,047,003
S2	^UGX720,000	^UGX1,070,000
S3	^UGX750,000	^UGX1,100,000
S4	^UGX777,003	^UGX1,127,003
S5	^UGX847,003	^UGX1,190,000
S6	^UGX890,000	^UGX1,247,003

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

Light Voc. SS Kabakyala Merit Bursary
Academic merit
Partial tuition support for academically strong candidates from low-income families.

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

Boys

Girls

PLE aggregate

S5entry

CCD

Boys · Arts

CDD

Boys · Sciences

CDD

Girls · Arts

DDD

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

207

hopefuls

Places offered

125

admitted

Subscription

1.7×applications per place

Offer rate

60%

of applicants admitted

Admission charges · one-off

For new entrants

Issued to incoming families of Light Voc. SS Kabakyala. Settled once at admission, never billed again.

Itemized charges

01Admission feeUSh 100,000
02Uniform setUSh 250,779
03Development fundUSh 130,000

Admissions currently closed

Next intake: February 2027, for the 2027 academic year

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

Light Voc. SS Kabakyala celebrates its 2025 UCE results

The school posted 38% A-or-B in the compulsory subjects from 71 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

Joy Okot
Member of Parliament
Moses Okot
Award-winning journalist

...go on to...

...are Trailblazers at..

Campus

Facilities

Curricular

Library
Physics, Chemistry & Biology labs
Dining hall

Co-curricular

Football pitch

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

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

Rakai, Rakai District, Rakai, Rakai
Uganda

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Reach the office

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Parent reviews

What families are saying

Good value for the area
Strong sciences department, the chemistry and biology results speak for themselves.
Ivan N., Parent23 February 2026
4 people found this useful
Caring and committed
Strong sciences department, the chemistry and biology results speak for themselves.
Mary N., Parent04 April 2026
28 people found this useful
Strong sciences
Results-focused but balanced, my son still has time for football and the choir.
Isaac A., Parent11 March 2026
9 people found this useful

News & insights

Light Voc. SS Kabakyala

Academics & Outcomes

Care & Environment

Pursuits & Enrichment

Our star performers

How we ranked

Our star performers

How we ranked

UCE subjects

Payment methods

What fees covers

Bursaries & discounts

Application requirements

Cut-off points

Light Voc. SS Kabakyala celebrates its 2025 UCE results

See how far you are from Light Voc. SS Kabakyala

Good value for the area

Caring and committed

Strong sciences

Choosing between Cambridge and UNEB in 2026

The 2024 UNEB results, by the numbers we actually trust

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