2003
Established
St. Mark’s College Namagoma
Nabbingo, Nabbingo, WakisoMixedAnglican
Verified profile Featured Praecip ranked
Praecip ranking
Praecip rating
3.8
out of 5
District rank
#01
in Wakiso
Top 5
Best schools in Uganda
ranked out of 7,466
Sub-region rank
#02
in Buganda
Reviews
01
parent review
Praecip ratings
How we rated St. Mark’s College Namagoma
3.84
Praecip composite · out of 5
StrongestTeaching Quality9.1/10
To watchSports5.7/10
Academics & Outcomes
National Exams' Performance
8.2/10
Core Curriculum
8.6/10
Teaching Quality
9.1/10
University Admissions
7.8/10
Careers & Vocational Pathways
8.6/10
Reputation, Prestige & Alumni Network
6.7/10
Care & Environment
Pastoral Care & Wellbeing
8.8/10
Meals & Nutrition
7.4/10
Discipline Culture
9.0/10
Campus & Facilities
6.3/10
Pursuits & Enrichment
Sports
5.7/10
Technology & Innovation
7.2/10
Arts, Music & Drama
8.8/10
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
880420410140
- A's
- B's
- C's
- D's
89%
Students scored A’s & B’s in compulsory subjects
Our star performers
Sarah Nantumbwe
8As, 0Bs
Angela Apio
7As, 1Bs
Isabirye Paul
7As, 1Bs
206
Candidates
48%
Of all grades were A’s
% of grades scored in the A-to-C range
In the news
Sarah Nantumbwe leads St. Mark’s College Namagoma's O-Level stars with aggregate 8
Standings
How we ranked
Countrywide
Top 10 of all schools
6th
District
in Wakiso
1st
Top subject
in English
3rd
95% Division I, SMACOL's 11th consecutive year above 90%. Top 10 best school in Wakiso district for the third year running, and 89% A/B in compulsory subjects.
A'Level UNEB exams performance
Arts(109)
14.0 avg. points
Sciences(80)
15.1 avg. points
Average points
scored per candidate
15.20
Top score
16
of our best
scored the maximum
20/20
Rewards program
USh 48m to top performers
% of candidates clearing each bar
19+ points
11%
18+ points
25%
16+ points
51%
14+ points
75%
64
Students admitted on government sponsorship to public universities
In the news
St. Mark’s College Namagoma sends 64 to public universities on government sponsorship
Results summary
- 16Scored the maximum20
- 08Scored19
- 20Scored18
- 27Scored17
Admissions summary
| Medical & Health Sciences | 22 | |
| Law | 11 | |
| Education | 7 | |
| engineering related | 6 |
Our star performers
Chebet Travella
Aggregate 20
Muwonge Joseph Cedrick
Aggregate 20
Kakembo Gerald Kizza
Aggregate 20
In the news
Chebet Travella leads St. Mark’s College Namagoma's top performers with aggregate 20
Standings
How we ranked
Countrywide
Top 5 of all schools
4th
District
in Wakiso
1st
Top subject
in English
3rd
A landmark year, 5 students scored a perfect 20, and a record 64 (34%) earned government sponsorship to public universities. Another year of a bountiful harvest.
By the numbers
School Factfile
1,500
Enrollment
110
Teaching staff
35
Typical class size
- Campus anatomy
- Single campus
- Gender profile
- Mixed
- Ownership
- Private
- Religious affiliation
- Anglican
- Residency type
- Day & Boarding
- 5-day boarding
- Not available
- Setting
- Peri-urban
What we emphasize
- Academic Achievement
- Pastoral Care / Guidance
- Performing Arts
- Co-curricular Activities
- Tertiary Pathways
About
This is who we are
St. Mark’s College Namagoma is a high-quality private secondary school founded in 2003. It is a mixed boarding school offering both Arts and Sciences at “O” and “A” Level. The College is owned by experienced and well-educated individuals with a strong commitment to excellence in academics and post-school life.
The College is owned by experienced and well-educated individuals with a strong commitment to excellence in academics and post-school life. Their high academic achievements enable the Directors to fully understand students’ and school needs, and they are ready and capable of providing the best environment for effective learning.
Since opening doors on 10th February 2003, our philosophy has been and continues to be to value all students for their individual abilities and special talents.
The College campus is located on 30 acres of land at Namagoma, 10 miles along the Kampala–Masaka Road, just 1 km off the main road. Neighboring well-established and highly successful schools like King’s College Budo, Trinity College Nabbingo and St. Lawrence Colleges – “the Massachusetts Corridor of Uganda” – the environment provides healthy competition for high academic achievement.
Today it serves 1,500 students alongside 110 teaching staff.
A message
From the headmaster
St. Mark’s College Namagoma is a high quality private secondary school founded in 2003. It is a mixed boarding school offering Arts and Sciences at both “O” and “A” Level. The College is owned by experienced and well-educated individuals with a strong commitment to excellence in academics and post-school life.
Their high achievements in academics enable the Directors to be well versed with the students and school needs, and they are ready and capable of offering the best environment for student learning.
The College has a seasoned Board of Governors, including Educationists, Bankers and Managers at high levels in Ugandan society. The Head Teacher and the entire staff are carefully selected to meet the high standards of the College.
The College is duly licensed and registered by the Ministry of Education and Sports. Its registration and UNEB centre numbers are PSS/S/261 and U1664 respectively. Since opening its doors on 10th February 2003, the College has achieved tremendous success in student recruitment and retention, and now accommodates over 2,000 students in both ‘O’ and ‘A’ Level sections.
In addition, the College is located away from the hustle and bustle of town, creating a quiet environment conducive for academic concentration, yet it is easily accessible.
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
15 of 38 offered
UCE subjects
15 of 38 offered
Mathematics
1/2
MathematicsAdditional MathematicsSciences
4/4
PhysicsChemistryBiologyAgricultureLanguages
3/15
EnglishKiswahiliLugandaLusogaRunyankole-RukigaRunyoro-RutooroAcholiAtesoLugbaraFrenchGermanLatinArabicHebrewGreekHumanities
4/5
HistoryGeographyLiterature in EnglishChristian Religious EducationIslamic Religious EducationTechnical & Vocational
3/8
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
Beyond the syllabus
Skill-based programmes
Practical skills taught alongside the national syllabus, not examined by UNEB, but actively part of the school's wider curriculum. 12 on offer.
Showcase
Entrepreneurship
- 01ICT & Computer Skills
- 02Music
- 03Entrepreneurship
- 04Agriculture (practical)
- 05Tailoring & Fashion
- 06Programming
- 07Robotics
- 08Public speaking
- 09Debate
- 10Photography
- 11Woodwork
- 12Baking
The Praecip verdict
Excellent value education; won't remain cheap for long
Editor's view
Namagoma continues to establish itself as excellent value for getting a quality education. The teaching cadre is deep, the alumni network just keeps of growing, and the boarding culture an effective accelerator for self-discipline and leadership. Where Namagoma lags slightly is in the pace at which school fees is inflating which is a function of how popular the school is getting each day, so it won't remain an bargain price for long.
Awards & recognition
Trophies on the wall
02Honours on record
Recognized 2024 across 2 categories.
- Institutional· 1
- Innovation· 1
Fees
Tuition by class & residency
Tuition snapshot
- Day
- fromUGX1.1MtoUGX1.7M
- Boarding
- fromUGX1.7MtoUGX1.8M
6 class levels · billed per term
Class level | Day Stay at home · attend daily | Boarding Meals, dorms, supervised study |
|---|---|---|
| S1 | UGX1,100,000 | UGX1,700,000 |
| S2 | UGX1,100,000 | UGX1,700,000 |
| S3 | UGX1,100,000 | UGX1,700,000 |
| S4 | UGX1,700,000 | UGX1,700,000 |
| S5 | UGX1,200,000 | UGX1,800,000 |
| S6 | UGX1,200,000 | UGX1,800,000 |
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
Installment plans available
What's included
What fees covers
- Tuition
- Boarding & meals
- Bucket
- Mattress
- Basic toiletries
Financial aid
Bursaries & discounts
SMACOL Alumni Bursary
Academic meritNeed-based scholarship funded by alumni; 12 awards per year.
Sibling Continuation Discount
SiblingTuition waiver of 10% per term for the second and subsequent sons enrolled concurrently.
Application & registration
What you'll need
Admissions checklist
Application requirements
5 required
- 01Birth certificate
- 02Passport-size photo of applicant
- 03PLE/UCE result slip
- 04ID or passport of parent/guardian
- 05Application fee receipt
FeeUSh 100,000
Admission record
Cut-off points
Published minimums for 6 entry paths
S1entry
6
Boys
7
Girls
PLE aggregate
S5entry
ABB
Boys · Arts
BBB
Boys · Sciences
BBB
Girls · Arts
BBC
Girls · Sciences
UCE aggregate
Indicative only, thresholds shift year on year with cohort strength.
Selectivity reading
Cycle 2026
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
960
hopefuls
Places offered
420
admitted
Subscription
2.3×applications per place
Offer rate
44%
of applicants admitted
Admission charges · one-off
For new entrants
Issued to incoming families of Namagoma. Settled once at admission, never billed again.
Itemized charges
- 01One-time functional feeUSh 640,000
- 02School uniform setUSh 350,000
- 03Admission feeUSh 200,000
Admissions currently closed
Next intake: February 2027, for the 2027 academic year
Diary
Upcoming events
Jun
23
Tue
Visiting dayVisiting Day, Term II
9 AM – 4 PMMain campus, St. Mark’s College NamagomaJun
10
Wed
School eventAnnual Speech Day
10 AM – 5 PMMain HallJul
10
Fri
School eventS6 Candidates dedication
9 AM – 3 PMMain Hall
In the news
Latest from the school
Feature11 Apr 2026
Namagoma wins national debate championship
The senior debating team retained the trophy for a third consecutive year, beating SMACK in the final.
Our alumni
Who we have shaped
Notable alumni
Full alumni networkMuyunga Bruno
IT Specialist
Tumanyire Simon
Deputy Head Teacher
Rose Kiweewa
HR Expert
...go on to...
...are Trailblazers at..
Campus
Facilities
Curricular
- Sciences laboratories
- Library (40,000+ volumes)
- ICT lab
Co-curricular
- Cricket oval
- Rugby & football pitches
- Indoor sports hall
- Chapel of the Annunciation
Transport
- School bus
- Coaster
- Van
- Ambulance
Health & safety
- Perimeter wall
- Armed guard
- CCTV
- Sickbay
School life
Extracurricular
Sports fields, art rooms and societies that fill the time between lessons.
Sports & athletics
- Football
- Netball
- Athletics
- Basketball
- Volleyball
Arts & expression
- Music
- Dance & Drama
- Choir
- Scripture Union
- Debate
Specialty clubs
- Scouts & Girl Guides
- Wildlife & Environment Club
- Red Cross / St John
- Science Club
- Interact Club
- Young Farmers
Gallery
A look around
School walkthrough
See the campus in action
Find us
Where the school is, and how to reach it
Reach the office
- +256 775 831 844
- admissions@stmark.sc.ug/
- stmark.sc.ug/
- Nabbingo, Wakiso
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