TOP 100 SCHOOLS IN UACE 2025 – YOU WILL BE SHOCKED

St. Julian High School Annex in Gayaza, Wakiso district, has emerged as the best performing school in Uganda’s 2025 Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) examinations, topping a ranking of over 2,500 schools compiled by The Weekend Vision based on average class performance.

The school recorded an impressive average of 17.4 points with 67 candidates, making it the undisputed number one in the country. Cornerstone Leadership Academy in Nakasongola came in second with an average of 16.5 points, followed by Mt. St. Mary’s Namagunga (16.5), Central College Annex Mityana (16.2), and Ntare School (16.1).

Capital schools dominate, but upcountry holds its own

The top of the rankings is heavily populated by schools from Kampala and Central Uganda, but several upcountry institutions put up a strong showing. In Northern Uganda, Ocer Campion Jesuit College in Gulu emerged as the best school in the region, appearing prominently in the Gulu district rankings. For Lango region, Restore Leadership High School in Gulu topped the Arts district rankings with an average of 12.3 points.

In Western Uganda, Ntare School in Mbarara leads the pack while in the East, Bududa Secondary School was flagged as the top science school for Elgon region.

Gayaza — a hub of academic excellence

Gayaza and its environs continued to punch far above their weight. Beyond St. Julian at number one, Gayaza High School itself ranked 6th nationally with an average of 16.1 points from 164 candidates — a remarkable feat for a large-entry school.

Science schools spotlighted

The rankings also highlighted the best science schools per region. Paidha Secondary School emerged as the best science school in Zombo district, West Nile region, while Mulagi Girls Secondary School topped the science rankings for Busoga region. In Teso region, Bukedea Comprehensive School took the top science school honours, and for Lango region, Akii Bua Secondary School in Alebtong was recognised as the best science school.

Large schools that still delivered

One of the more striking findings in the rankings is how some schools with very large candidatures still managed strong averages. Seeta High School Mukono, for instance, entered 308 candidates while still maintaining a competitive average. Similarly, Amus College School Namugongo entered 498 candidates. These figures suggest that quality and scale are not always mutually exclusive.

What the rankings mean for you

For students currently in Senior Five or considering which school to join for A-Level, these rankings offer a useful guide — though experts caution that average points alone do not tell the full story. School culture, subject combinations offered, teacher quality, and boarding versus day arrangements all play a role in academic outcomes.

For university-bound students, the results confirm that the road to the top institutions runs through consistent, hard work — regardless of which school you attend.

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