1902
Established
Namilyango College
Namilyango Hill, Namilyango, MukonoBoys onlyRoman Catholic
Verified profile Featured Praecip ranked
Praecip ranking
Praecip rating
4.3
out of 5
District rank
#01
in Mukono
Top 25
Best schools in Uganda
ranked out of 7,466
Sub-region rank
#05
in Buganda
Reviews
01
parent review
Praecip ratings
How we rated Namilyango College
4.35
Praecip composite · out of 5
StrongestReputation, Prestige & Alumni Network9.3/10
To watchTechnology & Innovation7.4/10
Academics & Outcomes
National Exams' Performance
9.0/10
Core Curriculum
8.7/10
Teaching Quality
8.9/10
University Admissions
8.9/10
Careers & Vocational Pathways
8.4/10
Reputation, Prestige & Alumni Network
9.3/10
Care & Environment
Pastoral Care & Wellbeing
9.1/10
Meals & Nutrition
7.8/10
Discipline Culture
9.0/10
Campus & Facilities
8.2/10
Pursuits & Enrichment
Sports
9.2/10
Technology & Innovation
7.4/10
Arts, Music & Drama
7.9/10
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
770330730339
- A's
- B's
- C's
- D's
83%
Students scored A’s & B’s in compulsory subjects
Our star performers
J. Mukasa
8As, 0Bs
P. Lubega
7As, 1Bs
F. Sserwadda
6As, 2Bs
256
Candidates
36%
Of all grades were A’s
% of grades scored in the A-to-C range
In the news
J. Mukasa leads Namilyango College's O-Level stars with aggregate 8
Standings
How we ranked
Countrywide
Top 10 of all schools
9th
District
in Mukono
1st
Top subject
in Mathematics
5th
90% Division I and 83% A/B in compulsory subjects, Namilyango's most consistent decade in school history.
A'Level UNEB exams performance
Arts(80)
14.0 avg. points
Sciences(140)
15.2 avg. points
Average points
scored per candidate
14.80
Top score
06
of our best
scored the maximum
20/20
Rewards program
USh 15m to top performers
% of candidates clearing each bar
19+ points
8%
18+ points
20%
16+ points
44%
14+ points
69%
56
Students admitted on government sponsorship to public universities
In the news
Namilyango College sends 56 to public universities on government sponsorship
Results summary
- 06Scored the maximum20
- 12Scored19
- 22Scored18
- 22Scored17
Admissions summary
| engineering related | 19 | |
| Medical & Health Sciences | 16 | |
| Sciences | 8 | |
| Law | 7 |
Our star performers
D. Kasozi
Aggregate 20
R. Wamala
Aggregate 19
I. Mwesigwa
Aggregate 19
In the news
D. Kasozi leads Namilyango College's top performers with aggregate 20
Standings
How we ranked
Countrywide
Top 20 of all schools
12th
District
in Mukono
1st
Top subject
in Mathematics
5th
Top 5 nationally for boys-only candidate count. 56 sponsored admissions to public universities, a Namilyango decade high.
By the numbers
School Factfile
1,300
Enrollment
110
Teaching staff
38
Typical class size
- Campus anatomy
- Single campus
- Gender profile
- Boys only
- Ownership
- Government-aided
- Religious affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- Residency type
- Boarding
- 5-day boarding
- Not available
- Setting
- Peri-urban
What we emphasize
- Academic Achievement
- Sports
- Faith / Religion
- Pastoral Care / Guidance
- Co-curricular Activities
About
This is who we are
Founded in 1902 by the Mill Hill Missionaries and now run by the Brothers of Christian Instruction, Namilyango is Uganda's oldest secondary school, a powerhouse of academics, sport and Catholic-formation tradition.
When Namilyango opened its doors in 1902, it became the first secondary school in Uganda, and it has set the pace for the rest ever since.
Today it serves 1,300 students alongside 110 teaching staff.
A message
From the headmaster
For 124 years, Namilyango has held to a simple promise: to form boys of conscience, intellect and useful service. Our graduates carry the green-and-gold into every corner of public life.
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
16 of 38 offered
UCE subjects
16 of 38 offered
Mathematics
1/2
MathematicsAdditional MathematicsSciences
3/4
PhysicsChemistryBiologyAgricultureLanguages
4/15
EnglishKiswahiliLugandaLusogaRunyankole-RukigaRunyoro-RutooroAcholiAtesoLugbaraFrenchGermanLatinArabicHebrewGreekHumanities
4/5
HistoryGeographyLiterature in EnglishChristian Religious EducationIslamic Religious EducationTechnical & Vocational
3/8
Computer StudiesTechnical DrawingCommerceAccountsEntrepreneurshipFoods & NutritionWood WorkMetal WorkArts
1/2
Fine ArtMusicReligious Studies
0/2
Biblical StudiesChurch History
A-Level · S5–S6
UACE subjects
15 of 28 offered
UACE subjects
15 of 28 offered
Mathematics
1/1
MathematicsSciences
3/4
PhysicsChemistryBiologyAgricultureHumanities
5/6
EconomicsHistoryGeographyLiterature in EnglishDivinityIslamic Religious EducationLanguages
2/6
LugandaKiswahiliFrenchGermanLatinArabicTechnical & Vocational
0/4
EntrepreneurshipComputer StudiesFoods & NutritionTechnical DrawingArts
1/2
Fine ArtMusicReligious Studies
0/2
Advanced DivinityChristian EthicsSubsidiary
3/3
General PaperSub-MathematicsICT
The Praecip verdict
Tradition, sport, and a Catholic-formation backbone
What stands out
Namilyango pairs steady academic results with arguably the strongest schoolboy sports culture in Uganda, football, rugby, athletics, and a Catholic chaplaincy that genuinely shapes character.
Where it falters
Catch is the same as Budo's: some buildings need refurbishment and STEM/tech programmes lag the newer private schools. The school leans heavily on tradition; families wanting cutting-edge digital pedagogy will find it more selectively here.
Awards & recognition
Trophies on the wall
03Honours on record
Recognized 2023–2024 across 3 categories.
- Sports· 1
- Academic· 1
- Institutional· 1
Fees
Tuition by class & residency
Tuition snapshot
- Boarding
- fromUGX1.7MtoUGX1.99M
6 class levels · billed per term
Class level | Boarding Meals, dorms, supervised study |
|---|---|
| S1 | UGX1,700,000 |
| S2 | UGX1,740,000 |
| S3 | UGX1,780,000 |
| S4 | UGX1,820,000 |
| S5 | UGX1,990,000 |
| S6 | UGX1,990,000 |
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
Financial aid
Bursaries & discounts
Old Boys Bursary
Academic meritNeed-based; 15 awards per year.
Athletics Bursary
SportsFor top-ranked schoolboy athletes.
Application & registration
What you'll need
Admissions checklist
Application requirements
4 required · 1 preferred
- 01Birth certificate
- 02Passport-size photo
- 03PLE result slip
- 04Baptism certificate (Catholic intake)(preferred)
- 05Parent/guardian ID
FeeUSh 50,000
Admission record
Cut-off points
Published minimums for 3 entry paths
S1entry
4
PLE aggregate
S5entry
AAA
Arts
AAB
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
1,900
hopefuls
Places offered
250
admitted
Subscription
7.6×applications per place
Offer rate
13%
of applicants admitted
Admission charges · one-off
For new entrants
Issued to incoming families of Namilyango. Settled once at admission, never billed again.
Itemized charges
- 01Development fee (one-off)USh 700,000
- 02School uniformUSh 320,000
- 03Admission feeUSh 180,000
Admissions currently closed
Next intake: February 2027, for the 2027 academic year
Diary
Upcoming events
Jun
4
Thu
Visiting dayVisiting Day
9 AM – 4 PMMain campus, NamilyangoJul
12
Sun
School eventFounders' Mass
10 AM – 12:30 PMSchool chapel
In the news
Latest from the school
Feature21 Apr 2026
Namilyango XI wins copa coca-cola regionals
Through to national finals for a fourth straight year.
Our alumni
Who we have shaped
Notable alumni
Full alumni networkBenedicto Kiwanuka
First Prime Minister of Uganda
Frederick Mpanga
Pioneering Ugandan judge
...go on to...
...are Trailblazers at..
Campus
Facilities
Curricular
- Science laboratories
- Library
- ICT lab
Co-curricular
- Football & rugby pitches
- Athletics track
- Indoor games hall
- Chapel
Transport
- School bus
- Coaster
- Van
- Ambulance
Health & safety
- Perimeter wall
- 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
- +256 414 260 100
- admissions@namilyango.sc.ug
- namilyangocollege.sc.ug
- Namilyango, Mukono
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Parent reviews
What families are saying
Deep tradition, exceptional sports
Solid all-round school with deep tradition. Sports programme is exceptional.
Patrick O., Parent of S5 student07 February 202618 people found this useful
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