1977
Established
Praecip ranking
Praecip rating
2.8
out of 5
District rank
#09
in Sembabule
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
2.84
Praecip composite · out of 5
StrongestCareers & Vocational Pathways6.5/10
To watchArts, Music & Drama5.0/10
Academics & Outcomes
National Exams' Performance
5.8/10
Core Curriculum
5.9/10
Teaching Quality
5.9/10
University Admissions
5.2/10
Careers & Vocational Pathways
6.5/10
Reputation, Prestige & Alumni Network
5.2/10
Care & Environment
Pastoral Care & Wellbeing
5.9/10
Meals & Nutrition
5.5/10
Discipline Culture
5.5/10
Campus & Facilities
5.7/10
Pursuits & Enrichment
Sports
5.8/10
Technology & Innovation
6.3/10
Arts, Music & Drama
5.0/10
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
301518865
- A's
- B's
- C's
- D's
8%
Students scored A’s & B’s in compulsory subjects
Our star performers
Mary Bukenya
4As, 0Bs
Isaac Asiimwe
4As, 0Bs
John Nalukenge
0As, 4Bs
116
Candidates
3%
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 Sembabule
10th
Top subject
8% of 116 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(27)
6.9 avg. points
Sciences(41)
8.1 avg. points
Average points
scored per candidate
7.30
Top score
06
of our best
scored
15/20
% of candidates clearing each bar
19+ points
3%
18+ points
6%
16+ points
16%
14+ points
29%
2
Students admitted on government sponsorship to public universities
In the news
Results summary
- 06Scored the school's best15
- 05Scored14
- 01Scored13
Admissions summary
| Pharmacy | 1 | |
| Agriculture | 1 | |
| Education | 1 | |
| Dentistry | 1 |
Our star performers
Phiona Nalukenge
Aggregate 15
Esther Kintu
Aggregate 14
Moses Nantongo
Aggregate 13
In the news
Standings
How we ranked
Countrywide
District
in Sembabule
9th
Top subject
in English
Illustrative UACE 2025 placeholder; 68 A-Level candidates with an average of 7.3 points. Replace with school-supplied numbers before launch.
By the numbers
School Factfile
708
Enrollment
35
Teaching staff
42
Typical class size
- Campus anatomy
- Single campus
- Gender profile
- Mixed
- Ownership
- Private
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic
- Residency type
- Day & Boarding
- 5-day boarding
- Not available
- Setting
- Peri-urban
What we emphasize
- Sports
- Performing Arts
- PLE excellence
- Music, dance & drama
About
This is who we are
St. Charles Lwanga SS is a co-educational private secondary in Sembabule, Sembabule District, ranked 10 in the district in the 2025 UCE with 8% of 116 candidates scoring in the A-to-C band.
Today it serves 708 students alongside 35 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 community school working from a tougher baseline
What stands out
St. Charles Lwanga SS ranked 10 in Sembabule District in the 2025 UCE with 8% A-or-B across the compulsory subjects from 116 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
- fromUGX340KtoUGX510K
- Boarding
- fromUGX690KtoUGX890K
6 class levels · billed per term
Class level | Day Stay at home · attend daily | Boarding Meals, dorms, supervised study |
|---|---|---|
| S1 | UGX339,616 | UGX689,616 |
| S2 | UGX370,000 | UGX720,000 |
| S3 | UGX390,000 | UGX740,000 |
| S4 | UGX419,616 | UGX769,616 |
| S5 | UGX489,616 | UGX830,000 |
| S6 | UGX510,000 | UGX889,616 |
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
- 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.
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
BCC
Boys · Arts
CCC
Boys · Sciences
CCC
Girls · Arts
CCD
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
156
hopefuls
Places offered
130
admitted
Subscription
1.2×applications per place
Offer rate
83%
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 268,180
- 03Development fundUSh 130,000
Admissions open
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
Feature12 Apr 2026
St. Charles Lwanga SS celebrates its 2025 UCE results
The school posted 8% A-or-B in the compulsory subjects from 116 candidates.
5 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 networkRobert Nambozo
Lawyer and partner at a Kampala firm
Sylvia Mukasa
Lawyer and partner at a Kampala firm
...go on to...
...are Trailblazers at..
Campus
Facilities
Curricular
- Computer / ICT room
- Dining hall
Co-curricular
- Netball court
Transport
- School bus
Health & safety
- Sickbay
Gallery
A look around
School walkthrough
See the campus in action
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Parent reviews
What families are saying
Solid academic standards
Teachers know each child by name; pastoral care has been excellent.
Grace N., Parent05 February 202622 people found this useful
Good value for the area
Fair fees for the standard delivered. Bus service is reliable.
Mary A., Parent28 April 202626 people found this useful
Caring and committed
Teachers know each child by name; pastoral care has been excellent.
Patrick S., Parent07 January 202622 people found this useful
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