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St. Julian High School Gayaza Ratings
St. Julian High School Gayaza is ranked #1 in the National Rankings. Schools are ranked on their performance on national examinations, graduation and how well they prepare students for university and other tertiary institutions. Read more about how we rank the Best Secondary Schools.
Academics
8.8/10
Core Curriculum
8.4/10
University Admissions
7.6/10
Teaching Quality
8.1/10
Campus & Facilities
5.3/10
Reputation, Prestige & Alumni
6.5/10
Meals & Wellbeing
6.2/10
Personal Development
5.7/10
Sports
4.3/10
Technology & Innovation
6.2/10
Arts, Music & Drama
4.9/10
Praecip rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the Uganda Ministry of Education and Sports as well as our industry experts, insiders and thousands of reviews.
School Factfile
1941
Established
1562
Enrollment
79
Teaching staff
54
Typical class size
Campus Anatomy
Single campus
Gender Profile
Mixed
Ownership
Private
Religious Affiliation
Catholic
Residency type
Boarding
5-day boarding program
Not available
Setting
Rural
Strong focus on...
- Academic Achievement
- Digital Technologies
- Faith / Religion
- Performing Arts
- Science/Technology
- Tertiary Pathways
- Co-curricular Activities
- Employment Pathways
- Faith / Religion
- Pastoral Care / Guidance
About St. Julian High School Gayaza
St. Joseph’s Senior Secondary School Naggalama is a Catholic founded non-profit making private co-educational day and boarding school owned by the Registered Trustees of Lugazi Diocese. It was started in 1967 by Naggalama Parish with quite limited goals of offering affordable secondary education to children from within the parish who could not make it to the then popular destinations of primary school leavers.
The situation has changed. The school’s spectacular academic performance is widely known throughout the country. It is ranked among the top ten secondary schools at both Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) and Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) and thus attracts students with excellent Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE) and UCE results from all corners of the country. This has created demand especially on the infrastructure necessary for teaching and learning and boarding facilities.
- VISION: A school where young people maximise their potential in light of Christ’s teaching to confidently face future challenges.
- MISSION: To produce a God fearing, Christ-centred, disciplined and self reliant individual by imparting quality integrated education and instilling Christian values.
A'Level UNEB exams performance
Art(57)
15.8 avg. points
Sciences(122)
16.4 avg. points
Average points
scored per candidate
15.97
09
of our best students scored the maximum
20/20 points
1M
Cash reward
Results summary
- 07Scored the maximum20
- 19Scored19
- 35Scored18
- 47Scored17
19+ points
22%18+ points
37%16+ points
57%14+ points
78%
72
Students admitted on gov’t sponsorship to universities, 4th highest in the country
- 54admissions to sciences courses
- 27admissions to medical courses
- 13admissions to Bachelor of Laws
- 34admissions to engineering courses
Our star performers
Dushime Esther
Aggregate 20
Kirabira Emmanuel
Aggregate 19
Nabongo Francis
Aggregate 18
17th
in Mathematics
10th
in Wakiso
47th countrywide
Top 1% of all schools
It’s been another year of extraordinary success and continuous improvement.
O'Level UNEB exams performance
83%
Students scored only A’s & B’s in compulsory subjects
At a glance
312
506
106
41
A’s
B’s
C’s
D’s
Our star performers
Sarah Nantumbwe
7As, 3Bs
Angella Apio
7As, 3Bs
Esther Asiimwe
7As, 3Bs
461
Candidates
24%
Of all grade were A’s
Percentages of grades
scored A-C range
98%
7th
in Biology countrywide
10th
in Wakiso district ranking
47th countrywide
Top 1% of all schools
It’s been another year of extraordinary success and continuous improvement from Gayaza High School
Application & registration
S1 Cutoff points
Girls
Aggregate 7
Boys
Aggregate 6
S5 Cutoff points
Girls
5A's 4B's
Boys
5A's 4B's
Application requirements
- Original birth certificate
- Passport photo of applicant
- Valid ID or passport of applicant parent
- Non-refundable fee of UGX 100,000
Applications
1487
Places offered
358
Subscription rate
6.2x
School Calendar
05
MARCH
10:00 AM - 11:45 AM
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First term visiting day (VD)
28
MARCH
10:00 AM - 11:45 AM
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S4 candidates dedication
09
APRIL
07:00 AM - 17:00 PM
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Easter midterm break
16
APRIL
08:30 AM - 11:45 AM
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End of term exams
Year planner
First term
Monday 09th February
Friday 04th May 2026
First term holidays
Friday 04th May
Monday 05th June 2026
Second term
Monday 05th June
Friday 04th September 2026
Second term holidays
Friday 04th September
Monday 16th September 2026
Praecip calendar information is presented as is by the relevant school authorities, please contact the school for more up-to-date information as well as confirmation as information is subject to change.
Day fees per term
UGX430k - 580k
Boarding fees per term
UGX280k - 430k
Day scholars van
UGX200k
| Class | Day | Boarding |
|---|---|---|
| S1 | 1,600,000 | 1,900,000 |
| S2 | 1,250,000 | 1,500,000 |
| S3 | 1,300,000 | 1,600,000 |
| S4 | 1,500,000 | 1,800,000 |
| S5 | 1,200,000 | 1,600,000 |
| S6 | 1,300,000 | 1,850,000 |
What School fees covers
- Mattress & blanket
- Toiletries
- Basin, bucket & jerrycan
- Bucket
- Jerrycan
Bursaries & discounts
- Academic scholarships
- MDD scholarships
- Bursaries for new entrants
- Sibling discounts
- Sports scholarships
- Lumpsum discounts
New entrants
- One-time dev't fee UGX1,000,000
- School uniform UGX550,000
- Admission fee UGX800,000
Payments methods allowed
School fees installments: Not Allowed (Zero balance)
Mobile Money
Bank transfer
SchoolPay
Cash NOT accepted
Mobile Money
Bank transfer
SchoolPay
Cash NOT accepted
The fees provided above is to best of our knowledge and may have changed for the current school year. For more up to date information, please contact the school.
A wholesome education
Sports & Activities
- Netball
- Basketball
- Athletics
- Swimming
- Chess
- Volleyball
Extracurricular Activities
- Photography
- Painting
- Sculpture
- Enterprise Studies
- Music
- Public Speaking
Specialty Clubs
- Interact Club
- Peer Mentorship & Tutoring Club
- Board Games Club
- Nkoba za Mbogo
- Drama & Theater Club
Social feeds
Map
School Address
P. O. Box 22002 Mukono
5km Kayunga Road
Nagalama, MUKONO
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St. Julian High School Gayaza
Our curriculum
O'Level
Humanities
- Literature in English
- CRE (Christian Living Today)
- CRE (with traditional African religions)
- History
- Geography
Languages
- German
- French
- Luganda
- Kiswahili
Mathematics
- Additional Mathematics
- Mathematics
Sciences
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Biology
- Agriculture
Cultural
- Music
- Art
- Foods & nutrition
Technical
- Technical drawing
Business studies
- Commerce
- Accounts
- Computer studies
- Entrepreneurship skills
English
- English
A'Level
Languages
- German
- French
- Luganda
- Kiswahili
Mathematics
- Sub math
- Mathematics
Sciences
- Agriculture
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Sub ICT
- Physics
Cultural
- Art
- Foods & nutrition
Technical
- Technical drawing
Skill-based curriculum
- Baking
- Cooking
- Building
- Paver molding
Facilities
Multi-purpose hall
Sports courts
Modern Dormitories
Multi-purpose hall
Sports courts
Modern Dormitories
Curricular
- Library
- Art and Craft Studios
- Sciences Lab
- Gardening spaces
Extracurricular
- Chapel
- DsTV
- Swimming pool
- Indoor sports
- Cafeteria/dining hall
- Playground
Our alumni
Our students go on to...
University of Johannesburg
Makerere University
Sheffield Hallam University
Famous alumni
Sarah Bireete
Activist
Samson Kasumba
Broadcaster
Emma Okwi
Footballer
Sarah Bireete
Activist
Samson Kasumba
Broadcaster
Emma Okwi
Footballer
Our alumni are trailblazers at...
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Awards and recognition
2026
For the 6th year running we have continued to be among the Top 7 schools nationwide in the UCE O'Level exams. For our 2025 S4 candidate class, 98% of our candidates passed in Grade 1 while our best was 3rd countrywide.
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Couldn’t be happier with the education my child is receiving
We chose this school not only for its strong academics, but for the values it stands for — integrity, character, trust, and open communication. Our daughter is thriving here.
She is an excellent student and deeply involved in the school community through basketball, and the school plays.
Samson T, Guardian
03 March 2026
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Important commitment to the personal growth and wellbeing
As a parent with two children attending this school, I can confidently say it has been an exceptional choice for our family. From day one, we felt welcomed and supported by the whole school community. The teachers are passionate, dedicated, and truly care about every child’s well-being and development.
They create a nurturing, engaging environment where children are encouraged to thrive academically and socially. The school’s focus on both academic excellence and Christian values helps shape children into kind, confident individuals.
Harriet S, Parent
19 October 2025
3 people found this useful
An excellent choice for our son!!
The staff are incredibly warm, and the atmosphere of the school is one of care, respect, and strong community values.
From the first day, my child has felt safe and happy, and I’ve been impressed by how much they’ve grown both academically and personally.
Juliet N, Parent
27 May 2025
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Why we recommend St. Julian High School Gayaza
- St. Joseph's SS Naggalama demonstrates strong commitment to holistic student development through well-rounded academic and co-curricular programs. Their structured approach creates a solid foundation for students' future success, making it an excellent choice for comprehensive secondary education.
- The school's emphasis on discipline, moral values, and community engagement sets it apart. The dedicated teaching staff work collaboratively to ensure each student receives personalized attention and guidance throughout their educational journey.
- Parents can expect a safe, nurturing environment with adequate facilities to support their children's learning. The school's track record of academic performance, combined with its focus on well-rounded individuals and Catholic values, makes it a reliable investment in your child's future.
