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Vienna College Namugongo
Namugongo, Wakiso
Founded
2007
Enrolment
1,700
Teaching staff
145
Class size
~36
About
What this school is, in plain words
A modern co-educational secondary school in the fast-growing Namugongo belt, Vienna College has built a reputation for rapid academic improvement, broad co-curricular ambition and accessible day-and-boarding flexibility.
A message
From the director
“Vienna College is for the new Uganda, co-ed, ambitious, internationally connected, and within reach of working families.”
Performance
National exam results
UCE 2024
78% Division 1; rising trajectory year-on-year
What this school emphasises
Focus areas
Academic AchievementCo-curricular ActivitiesDigital TechnologiesTertiary Pathways
The Praecip verdict
Strong value-for-money option in the Namugongo belt
Vienna College has invested heavily in modern facilities and the day-and-boarding flexibility is rare for its price point. Academic results have improved consistently for five years.
Class sizes are on the larger end and the brand still trails the heritage schools in alumni network influence. Best fit for families prioritising modern infrastructure and price over historical prestige.
Praecip ratings
How we score this school
4.08/ 5 · Praecip composite
Academics8.00
Core Curriculum8.00
University Admissions8.00
Teaching Quality8.20
Campus & Facilities8.50
Alumni, Reputation & Prestige7.50
Meals & Wellbeing8.00
Personal Development8.40
Sports7.80
Technology & Innovation8.40
Music, Dance & Drama7.80
Pastoral Care8.00
Fees
Tuition by class & residency
| Level | Class | Residency | Amount | Cycle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| O-Level | S1 | day | USh 1,100,000 | / term |
| O-Level | S1 | boarding | USh 1,700,000 | / term |
| O-Level | S2 | day | USh 1,130,000 | / term |
| O-Level | S2 | boarding | USh 1,750,000 | / term |
| O-Level | S3 | day | USh 1,160,000 | / term |
| O-Level | S3 | boarding | USh 1,800,000 | / term |
| O-Level | S4 | day | USh 1,200,000 | / term |
| O-Level | S4 | boarding | USh 1,850,000 | / term |
| A-Level | S5 | day | USh 1,400,000 | / term |
| A-Level | S5 | boarding | USh 2,100,000 | / term |
| A-Level | S6 | day | USh 1,400,000 | / term |
| A-Level | S6 | boarding | USh 2,100,000 | / term |
Payment methods
- · SchoolPay
- · Mobile Money
- · Bank Transfer
- · Cash
Term-fee installment plans available.
What fees cover
- · Tuition
- · Boarding & meals (boarding)
- · Bucket
- · Mattress
Bursaries & discounts
Academic Scholarship
Up to 50% off tuition for top entrants.
Sibling Discount
5% off for second child.
For new entrants, one-off extras
- Admission feeUSh 250,000
- UniformUSh 280,000
Application & registration
What you'll need
Application requirements
- Birth certificate
- PLE / UCE result slip
- Passport-size photo
- Parent/guardian ID
Application fee: USh 30,000
Cut-off points
- O-Level
PLE Aggregate ≤ 12
Admissions open
2025: 950 applied · 480 offered places
Diary
Upcoming events
Open Day
8 May 2026
In the news
Latest from the school
Vienna College launches new STEM block
The 2-storey block houses three new science labs and a dedicated robotics room.
31 March 2026
News & insights
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Where alumni go
The afterlife of a school
Top universities
- · Makerere University
- · Kyambogo University
- · Mbarara University of Science & Technology
- · Strathmore University
Where alumni work
- · MTN Uganda
- · Stanbic Bank
- · Centenary Bank
- · NSSF Uganda
Campus
Facilities
curricular
- · New STEM block (2026)
- · Computer lab
- · Library
extracurricular
- · Football pitch
- · Basketball court
- · Multi-purpose hall
transport
- · School bus network
safety
- · Perimeter wall
- · CCTV
- · On-site nurse
Gallery
A look around
On social
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Parent reviews
What families are saying
Great value
Great value. Modern facilities. Class sizes can be large.
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