1972
Established
Praecip ranking
Praecip rating
3.9
out of 5
District rank
#01
in Mubende
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 St. Charles Lwanga SS
3.90
Praecip composite · out of 5
StrongestTeaching Quality8.3/10
To watchCareers & Vocational Pathways7.1/10
Academics & Outcomes
National Exams' Performance
7.7/10
Core Curriculum
8.0/10
Teaching Quality
8.3/10
University Admissions
7.6/10
Careers & Vocational Pathways
7.1/10
Reputation, Prestige & Alumni Network
8.3/10
Care & Environment
Pastoral Care & Wellbeing
7.6/10
Meals & Nutrition
7.7/10
Discipline Culture
7.3/10
Campus & Facilities
7.4/10
Pursuits & Enrichment
Sports
7.9/10
Technology & Innovation
7.8/10
Arts, Music & Drama
8.2/10
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
280140175533
- A's
- B's
- C's
- D's
62%
Students scored A’s & B’s in compulsory subjects
Our star performers
Joan Mukasa
4As, 0Bs
Emmanuel Atim
4As, 0Bs
Ruth Nantongo
0As, 4Bs
141
Candidates
25%
Of all grades were A’s
% of grades scored in the A-to-C range
In the news
Standings
How we ranked
Countrywide
District
in Mubende
1st
Top subject
62% of 141 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(21)
13.7 avg. points
Sciences(29)
14.9 avg. points
Average points
scored per candidate
14.10
Top score
06
of our best
scored
19/20
Rewards program
USh 9m to top performers
% of candidates clearing each bar
19+ points
6%
18+ points
12%
16+ points
30%
14+ points
56%
14
Students admitted on government sponsorship to public universities
In the news
Results summary
- 06Scored the school's best19
- 03Scored18
- 04Scored17
Admissions summary
| Agriculture | 6 | |
| Dentistry | 4 | |
| Law | 3 | |
| Education | 2 |
Our star performers
Esther Bukenya
Aggregate 19
Ivan Tumusiime
Aggregate 18
Mary Ssali
Aggregate 17
In the news
Standings
How we ranked
Countrywide
District
in Mubende
1st
Top subject
in English
Illustrative UACE 2025 placeholder; 50 A-Level candidates with an average of 14.1 points. Replace with school-supplied numbers before launch.
By the numbers
School Factfile
800
Enrollment
50
Teaching staff
48
Typical class size
- Campus anatomy
- Single campus
- Gender profile
- Mixed
- Ownership
- Government-aided
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic
- Residency type
- Day & Boarding
- 5-day boarding
- Not available
- Setting
- Urban
What we emphasize
- Academics
- Sciences
About
This is who we are
St. Charles Lwanga SS is a co-educational government-aided school in Mubende (Central region), a Catholic-founded institution, offering day and boarding places to learners across Buganda.
Today it serves 800 students alongside 50 teaching staff.
A message
From the principal
At St. Charles Lwanga 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 strong UCE performer with a credible A-Level pipeline
What stands out
St. Charles Lwanga SS ranked 1 in Mubende District in the 2025 UCE with 62% A-or-B across the compulsory subjects from 141 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
- fromUGX1.01MtoUGX1.21M
- Boarding
- fromUGX1.36MtoUGX1.56M
6 class levels · billed per term
Class level | Day Stay at home · attend daily | Boarding Meals, dorms, supervised study |
|---|---|---|
| S1 | UGX1,005,268 | UGX1,355,268 |
| S2 | UGX1,030,000 | UGX1,380,000 |
| S3 | UGX1,060,000 | UGX1,410,000 |
| S4 | UGX1,085,268 | UGX1,435,268 |
| S5 | UGX1,155,268 | UGX1,500,000 |
| S6 | UGX1,210,000 | UGX1,555,268 |
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
St. Charles Lwanga SS Merit Bursary
Academic meritPartial tuition support for academically strong candidates from low-income families.
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
9
Boys
10
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
405
hopefuls
Places offered
175
admitted
Subscription
2.3×applications per place
Offer rate
43%
of applicants admitted
Admission charges · one-off
For new entrants
Issued to incoming families of St. Charles Lwanga SS. Settled once at admission, never billed again.
Itemized charges
- 01Admission feeUSh 100,000
- 02Uniform setUSh 290,741
- 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
St. Charles Lwanga SS celebrates its 2025 UCE results
The school posted 62% A-or-B in the compulsory subjects from 141 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 networkGrace Owino
Software engineer working abroad
Joy Bukenya
Entrepreneur and SME founder
...go on to...
...are Trailblazers at..
Campus
Facilities
Curricular
- Library
- Dining hall
- Computer / ICT room
Co-curricular
- Music & drama room
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
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Parent reviews
What families are saying
Good value for the area
Discipline is taken seriously and the staff communicate well at the end of each term.
Mary N., Parent04 February 20269 people found this useful
Happy with the progress
Results-focused but balanced, my son still has time for football and the choir.
Joseph L., Parent23 January 202613 people found this useful
Good value for the area
Fair fees for the standard delivered. Bus service is reliable.
Isaac T., Parent17 February 20265 people found this useful
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