What is Mbarara HS's school fees structure?

Mbarara HS'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 Mbarara HS's school fees, and can I pay in installments?

Mbarara HS 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 Mbarara HS located and what is its address?

Mbarara HS is in Mbarara, Mbarara District, Ankole, Uganda. Address: Mbarara, Mbarara District. A map and directions are on its Praecip profile.

What are Mbarara HS's UCE and UACE results?

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

Who are Mbarara HS's notable alumni and how strong is its network?

Mbarara HS's alumni network is one of its greatest strengths, with notable old students including Joy Nakimuli, Joy Owino. Its graduates go on to Makerere University, University of Sydney, University of Surrey, University of Oregon. As school networks increasingly open doors to universities, careers and opportunities, see Mbarara HS's full alumni network on its Praecip profile.

How do I apply to Mbarara HS and when do 2026 admissions open?

Mbarara HS'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 Mbarara HS's S1 and S5 cut-off points?

Mbarara HS'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 Mbarara HS's website and contact?

Mbarara HS's contact details, including its website https://www.mbararahs.sc.ug, are listed on its Praecip profile, alongside location, photos, reviews and notable alumni.

Mbarara HS

Mbarara, MbararaBoys onlyNon-denominational

3.8/ 5·3 reviews

Praecip ranking

Praecip rating

3.8

out of 5

District rank

#03

in Mbarara

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 Mbarara HS

3.76

Praecip composite · out of 5

StrongestCareers & Vocational Pathways8.0/10

To watchMeals & Nutrition6.6/10

Academics & Outcomes

6 axes

National Exams' Performance

7.0/10

Core Curriculum

7.8/10

Teaching Quality

7.7/10

University Admissions

7.7/10

Careers & Vocational Pathways

8.0/10

Reputation, Prestige & Alumni Network

7.7/10

Care & Environment

4 axes

Pastoral Care & Wellbeing

7.5/10

Meals & Nutrition

6.6/10

Discipline Culture

7.5/10

Campus & Facilities

7.4/10

Pursuits & Enrichment

3 axes

Sports

7.1/10

Technology & Innovation

7.4/10

Arts, Music & Drama

8.0/10

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

5912953701640

51%

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

Our star performers

Ruth Asiimwe
4As, 0Bs
Samuel Ojok
4As, 0Bs
Brenda Bukenya
0As, 4Bs

362

Candidates

20%

Of all grades were A’s

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

43%

In the news

Standings

How we ranked

Countrywide
District
in Mbarara
4^th
Top subject

51% of 362 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(47)

10.8 avg. points

Sciences(98)

12.0 avg. points

Average points
scored per candidate

11.20

Top score

of our best
scored

18/20

Rewards program

USh 1.5m to top performers

% of candidates clearing each bar

19+ points

18+ points

11%

16+ points

28%

14+ points

50%

Students admitted on government sponsorship to public universities

In the news

Results summary

01Scored the school's best18
04Scored17
01Scored16

Admissions summary

Government-sponsored university admissions by course family
	Computer Science	14
	Law	11
	Education	8
	Engineering	5

Our star performers

John Kabaka
Aggregate 18
Phiona Bukenya
Aggregate 17
Andrew Wamala
Aggregate 16

In the news

Standings

How we ranked

Countrywide
District
in Mbarara
3^rd
Top subject
in English

Illustrative UACE 2025 placeholder; 145 A-Level candidates with an average of 11.2 points. Replace with school-supplied numbers before launch.

By the numbers

School Factfile

1911

Established

1,600

Enrollment

105

Teaching staff

Typical class size

Campus anatomy: Single campus
Gender profile: Boys only
Ownership: Government-aided
Religious affiliation: Non-denominational
Residency type: Boarding
5-day boarding: Not available
Setting: Urban

What we emphasize

Sports
Academics

About

This is who we are

One of the oldest and most prominent schools in western Uganda, Mbarara High School is a historic government-aided boys’ school.

Today it serves 1,600 students alongside 105 teaching staff.

A message

From the principal

At Mbarara HS, 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

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

Mbarara HS ranked 4 in Mbarara District in the 2025 UCE with 51% A-or-B across the compulsory subjects from 362 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: from^UGX786Kto^UGX980K
Boarding: from^UGX1.14Mto^UGX1.34M

6 class levels · billed per term

Class level	Day Stay at home · attend daily	Boarding Meals, dorms, supervised study
S1	^UGX785,577	^UGX1,135,577
S2	^UGX810,000	^UGX1,160,000
S3	^UGX840,000	^UGX1,190,000
S4	^UGX865,577	^UGX1,215,577
S5	^UGX935,577	^UGX1,280,000
S6	^UGX980,000	^UGX1,335,577

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

Mbarara HS 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.

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

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

654

hopefuls

Places offered

305

admitted

Subscription

2.1×applications per place

Offer rate

47%

of applicants admitted

Admission charges · one-off

For new entrants

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

Itemized charges

01Admission feeUSh 100,000
02Uniform setUSh 259,248
03Development fundUSh 130,000

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

Mbarara HS celebrates its 2025 UCE results

The school posted 51% A-or-B in the compulsory subjects from 362 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 Nakimuli
Lawyer and partner at a Kampala firm
Joy Owino
Entrepreneur and SME founder

...go on to...

...are Trailblazers at..

Campus

Facilities

Curricular

Assembly hall
Library

Co-curricular

Music & drama room
Netball court

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

Mbarara, Mbarara District, Mbarara, Mbarara
Uganda

Get directions

Reach the office

How far?

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Parent reviews

What families are saying

Happy with the progress
Discipline is taken seriously and the staff communicate well at the end of each term.
Patrick B., Parent20 April 2026
25 people found this useful
Solid academic standards
Strong sciences department, the chemistry and biology results speak for themselves.
Emmanuel N., Parent12 February 2026
25 people found this useful
Good value for the area
Fair fees for the standard delivered. Bus service is reliable.
Sharon K., Parent26 February 2026
25 people found this useful

News & insights

Mbarara HS

Academics & Outcomes

Care & Environment

Pursuits & Enrichment

Our star performers

How we ranked

Our star performers

How we ranked

UCE subjects

UACE subjects

Payment methods

What fees covers

Bursaries & discounts

Application requirements

Cut-off points

Mbarara HS celebrates its 2025 UCE results

See how far you are from Mbarara HS

Happy with the progress

Solid academic standards

Good value for the area

Choosing between Cambridge and UNEB in 2026

The 2024 UNEB results, by the numbers we actually trust

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