1974
Established
Praecip ranking
Praecip rating
3.6
out of 5
District rank
#09
in Buikwe
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. Noa Mawagali SS Jinja
3.57
Praecip composite · out of 5
StrongestCore Curriculum8.0/10
To watchDiscipline Culture6.7/10
Academics & Outcomes
National Exams' Performance
7.7/10
Core Curriculum
8.0/10
Teaching Quality
6.8/10
University Admissions
7.0/10
Careers & Vocational Pathways
7.8/10
Reputation, Prestige & Alumni Network
6.9/10
Care & Environment
Pastoral Care & Wellbeing
7.2/10
Meals & Nutrition
6.8/10
Discipline Culture
6.7/10
Campus & Facilities
6.9/10
Pursuits & Enrichment
Sports
6.9/10
Technology & Innovation
6.7/10
Arts, Music & Drama
6.9/10
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
4592292871273
- A's
- B's
- C's
- D's
51%
Students scored A’s & B’s in compulsory subjects
Our star performers
Grace Lubega
4As, 0Bs
Joy Asiimwe
4As, 0Bs
Joan Okot
0As, 4Bs
281
Candidates
20%
Of all grades were A’s
% of grades scored in the A-to-C range
In the news
Grace Lubega leads St. Noa Mawagali SS Jinja's O-Level stars with aggregate 8
Standings
How we ranked
Countrywide
District
in Buikwe
9th
Top subject
51% of 281 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(59)
11.5 avg. points
Sciences(107)
12.7 avg. points
Average points
scored per candidate
11.90
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
11%
16+ points
28%
14+ points
51%
38
Students admitted on government sponsorship to public universities
In the news
St. Noa Mawagali SS Jinja sends 38 to public universities on government sponsorship
Results summary
- 01Scored the school's best18
- 01Scored17
- 01Scored16
Admissions summary
| Medicine | 15 | |
| Education | 12 | |
| Computer Science | 9 | |
| Business Administration | 6 |
Our star performers
Ivan Lubega
Aggregate 18
Simon Owino
Aggregate 17
Sharon Ssali
Aggregate 16
In the news
Ivan Lubega leads St. Noa Mawagali SS Jinja's top performers with aggregate 18
Standings
How we ranked
Countrywide
District
in Buikwe
9th
Top subject
in English
Illustrative UACE 2025 placeholder; 166 A-Level candidates with an average of 11.9 points. Replace with school-supplied numbers before launch.
By the numbers
School Factfile
1,550
Enrollment
97
Teaching staff
52
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
- Peri-urban
What we emphasize
- Academics
- Sciences
About
This is who we are
St. Noa Mawagali SS Jinja is a government-aided Catholic-founded co-educational school in Buikwe District, the Buganda sub-region of Central Uganda, offering day and boarding places under the UNEB curriculum.
Today it serves 1,550 students alongside 97 teaching staff.
A message
From the principal
At St. Noa Mawagali SS Jinja, 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 solid district-level performer with room to grow
What stands out
St. Noa Mawagali SS Jinja ranked 9 in Buikwe District in the 2025 UCE with 51% A-or-B across the compulsory subjects from 281 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
- fromUGX792KtoUGX990K
- Boarding
- fromUGX1.14MtoUGX1.34M
6 class levels · billed per term
Class level | Day Stay at home · attend daily | Boarding Meals, dorms, supervised study |
|---|---|---|
| S1 | UGX792,317 | UGX1,142,317 |
| S2 | UGX820,000 | UGX1,170,000 |
| S3 | UGX850,000 | UGX1,200,000 |
| S4 | UGX872,317 | UGX1,222,317 |
| S5 | UGX942,317 | UGX1,280,000 |
| S6 | UGX990,000 | UGX1,342,317 |
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. Noa Mawagali SS Jinja 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
701
hopefuls
Places offered
330
admitted
Subscription
2.1×applications per place
Offer rate
47%
of applicants admitted
Admission charges · one-off
For new entrants
Issued to incoming families of St. Noa Mawagali SS Jinja. Settled once at admission, never billed again.
Itemized charges
- 01Admission feeUSh 100,000
- 02Uniform setUSh 241,570
- 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
Feature11 Apr 2026
St. Noa Mawagali SS Jinja celebrates its 2025 UCE results
The school posted 51% A-or-B in the compulsory subjects from 281 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 networkEsther Nantongo
Award-winning journalist
Sandra Akello
Member of Parliament
...go on to...
...are Trailblazers at..
Campus
Facilities
Curricular
- Dining hall
- Library
- Assembly hall
Co-curricular
- Netball court
Transport
- School bus
Health & safety
- Armed guard
- 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
School walkthrough
See the campus in action
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Find us
Where the school is, and how to reach it
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Parent reviews
What families are saying
Happy with the progress
Results-focused but balanced, my son still has time for football and the choir.
Joan N., Parent16 March 20265 people found this useful
Strong sciences
Fair fees for the standard delivered. Bus service is reliable.
Daniel M., Parent23 April 202621 people found this useful
Happy with the progress
Results-focused but balanced, my son still has time for football and the choir.
Mary A., Parent18 April 20264 people found this useful
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