1950
Established
Praecip ranking
Praecip rating
3.7
out of 5
District rank
#03
in Kanungu
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. Louis Girls SS Kambuga
3.66
Praecip composite · out of 5
StrongestReputation, Prestige & Alumni Network7.7/10
To watchSports6.3/10
Academics & Outcomes
National Exams' Performance
7.2/10
Core Curriculum
7.0/10
Teaching Quality
7.0/10
University Admissions
7.4/10
Careers & Vocational Pathways
7.5/10
Reputation, Prestige & Alumni Network
7.7/10
Care & Environment
Pastoral Care & Wellbeing
7.4/10
Meals & Nutrition
7.7/10
Discipline Culture
6.8/10
Campus & Facilities
7.3/10
Pursuits & Enrichment
Sports
6.3/10
Technology & Innovation
7.5/10
Arts, Music & Drama
7.6/10
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
613038223
- A's
- B's
- C's
- D's
43.2%
Students scored A’s & B’s in compulsory subjects
Our star performers
Ruth Wamala
4As, 0Bs
Grace Ojok
4As, 0Bs
Ruth Ojok
0As, 4Bs
44
Candidates
17%
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 Kanungu
4th
Top subject
43.2% of 44 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(6)
10.0 avg. points
Sciences(14)
11.2 avg. points
Average points
scored per candidate
10.40
Top score
01
of our best
scored
18/20
Rewards program
USh 1.5m to top performers
% of candidates clearing each bar
19+ points
5%
18+ points
10%
16+ points
25%
14+ points
45%
4
Students admitted on government sponsorship to public universities
In the news
Results summary
- 01Scored the school's best18
- 01Scored17
- 03Scored16
Admissions summary
| Economics | 2 | |
| Computer Science | 1 | |
| Law | 1 | |
| Dentistry | 1 |
Our star performers
Brenda Okot
Aggregate 18
Patience Nakato
Aggregate 17
Ruth Kabaka
Aggregate 16
In the news
Standings
How we ranked
Countrywide
District
in Kanungu
3rd
Top subject
in English
Illustrative UACE 2025 placeholder; 20 A-Level candidates with an average of 10.4 points. Replace with school-supplied numbers before launch.
By the numbers
School Factfile
600
Enrollment
38
Teaching staff
48
Typical class size
- Campus anatomy
- Single campus
- Gender profile
- Girls only
- Ownership
- Government-aided
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic
- Residency type
- Day
- 5-day boarding
- Not available
- Setting
- Rural
What we emphasize
- Academics
- Sciences
About
This is who we are
St. Louis Girls SS Kambuga is a girls’ government-aided school in Kanungu (Western region), a Catholic-founded institution, offering day to learners across Kigezi.
Today it serves 600 students alongside 38 teaching staff.
A message
From the headmistress
At St. Louis Girls SS Kambuga, 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
The Praecip verdict
A solid district-level performer with room to grow
What stands out
St. Louis Girls SS Kambuga ranked 4 in Kanungu District in the 2025 UCE with 43.2% A-or-B across the compulsory subjects from 44 candidates, and #253 nationally.
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
- fromUGX684KtoUGX880K
- Boarding
- fromUGX1.03MtoUGX1.23M
6 class levels · billed per term
Class level | Day Stay at home · attend daily | Boarding Meals, dorms, supervised study |
|---|---|---|
| S1 | UGX683,537 | UGX1,033,537 |
| S2 | UGX710,000 | UGX1,060,000 |
| S3 | UGX740,000 | UGX1,090,000 |
| S4 | UGX763,537 | UGX1,113,537 |
| S5 | UGX833,537 | UGX1,170,000 |
| S6 | UGX880,000 | UGX1,233,537 |
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. Louis Girls SS Kambuga 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 3 entry paths
S1entry
14
PLE aggregate
S5entry
CDD
Arts
DDD
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
259
hopefuls
Places offered
130
admitted
Subscription
2.0×applications per place
Offer rate
50%
of applicants admitted
Admission charges · one-off
For new entrants
Issued to incoming families of St. Louis Girls SS Kambuga. Settled once at admission, never billed again.
Itemized charges
- 01Admission feeUSh 100,000
- 02Uniform setUSh 287,211
- 03Development fundUSh 130,000
Admissions currently closed
Next intake: February 2027, for the 2027 academic year
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. Louis Girls SS Kambuga celebrates its 2025 UCE results
The school posted 43.2% A-or-B in the compulsory subjects from 44 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 Kintu
Award-winning journalist
Joan Nantongo
Chartered accountant
...go on to...
...are Trailblazers at..
Campus
Facilities
Curricular
- Computer / ICT room
- Dining hall
- Library
Co-curricular
- Music & drama room
Health & safety
- Sickbay
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
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Parent reviews
What families are saying
Strong sciences
Teachers know each child by name; pastoral care has been excellent.
Phiona T., Parent27 April 202612 people found this useful
Strong sciences
Teachers know each child by name; pastoral care has been excellent.
Joy N., Parent26 April 202622 people found this useful
Happy with the progress
Fair fees for the standard delivered. Bus service is reliable.
Joy N., Parent13 February 20266 people found this useful
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