UCE 2023 Best Schools: Here is a List of Top 100 Best Performing Schools with Aggregate 8-in-8 Scores

The Uganda National Examinations Board (Uneb) recently released the results for the Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) 2023, showcasing outstanding performances by several schools across the country. Among the notable achievements, nearly 160 schools celebrated the success of at least one candidate scoring an aggregate 8-in-8, the highest possible score in the UCE exams.

In total, 544 candidates achieved the coveted aggregate 8-in-8, with some star candidates even attaining aggregate 10-in-10 in all subjects. This exceptional performance highlights the dedication and hard work of both students and educators alike.

Leading the pack of top-performing schools are Uganda Martyrs SS, Namugongo, and Seeta High School, Mukono, with 39 and 24 candidates respectively achieving the perfect score. Following closely behind are St. Joseph’s SS, Naggalama, and St. Mary’s SS, Kitende, with 21 and 18 candidates achieving the remarkable feat.

Other schools making significant strides include Seeta High School, Mukono, Mengo SS, King’s College, Budo, St. Mary’s College, Lugazi, Mount St. Mary’s, Namagunga, and St. Mary’s College, Kisubi, with notable performances in the UCE 2023 exams.

Seeta HS Green Campus, Buddo SS, and Our Lady of Africa SS emerge as top contenders, each boasting above 10 candidates achieving the prestigious aggregate 8-in-8 scores.

The impressive achievements of these schools underscore their commitment to academic excellence and the nurturing of bright minds. As the nation celebrates these remarkable successes, it is evident that these institutions continue to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of Uganda’s educational landscape.

Here is the list of the top 115 best performing schools in Uganda in UCE 2024, based on the number of students who scored aggregate 8-in-8:

Rank	School	District	No. of 8-in-8 Scores
1	Uganda Martyrs SS, Namugongo	Wakiso	39
2	Seeta HS	Mukono	24
3	St Joseph’s SS, Naggalama	Mukono	21
4	St Mary’s SS, Kitende	Wakiso	18
5	Seeta HS, Mukono	Mukono	17
6	Mengo SS	Kampala	16
7	King’s Col, Budo	Wakiso	16
8	St Mary’s Col, Lugazi	Buikwe	15
9	Mt St Mary’s, Namagunga	Mukono	15
10	St Mary’s Col, Kisubi	Wakiso	14
11	Seeta HS Green Campus	Mukono	13
12	Buddo SS	Wakiso	12
13	Our Lady of Africa SS	Mukono	11
14	Bp.Cipriano Kihangire SS	Kampala	8
15	Seroma Christian HS	Mukono	8
16	Light Academy SS	Wakiso	8
17	St Andrea Kahwa’s Col, Hoima	Hoima	7
18	Ndejje SS	Luweero	7
19	Merryland HS, Entebbe	Wakiso	7
20	St Gracious SS, Lira	Lira	6
21	St Joseph Of Nazareth HS	Mpigi	6
22	Gayaza HS	Wakiso	6
23	Naalya SS, Namugongo	Wakiso	6
24	Trinity Col, Nabbingo	Wakiso	6
25	Light SS, Nyabubare	Bushenyi	5
26	Kawempe Muslim SS	Kampala	5
27	Nabisunsa Girls’ Sch	Kampala	5
28	Maryhill HS	Mbarara	5
29	Hilton HS, Mukono	Mukono	5
30	Namilyango Col	Mukono	5
31	St Lawrence SS, Ssonde	Mukono	5
32	St Mark’s Col, Namagoma	Wakiso	4
33	Standard HS, Zzana	Wakiso	4
34	Iganga SS	Iganga	3
35	Jinja Col	Jinja	3
36	St Joseph’s Girls, Nsambya	Kampala	3
37	Kisoro Vision SS	Kisoro Main	3
38	Nile Citizens SS, Kalisizo	Kyotera	3
39	Mbale SS	Mbale	3
40	Ntare Sch	Mbarara	3
41	Central Col Annex, Mityana	Mityana	3
42	Bishop’s Senior School	Mukono	3
43	Midland HS, Buntaba	Mukono	3
44	Vision For Africa HS, Nakifuma	Mukono	3
45	Immaculate Heart Girls SS	Rukungiri	3
46	Teso Col, Aloet	Soroti	3
47	Kitende SS	Wakiso	3
48	Naalya SS, Bweyogerere	Wakiso	3
49	Namirembe Hillside HS	Wakiso	3
50	Rines SS, Namusera	Wakiso	3
51	St Noa’s Girls SS, Zzana	Wakiso	3
52	Gombe SS	Butambala	2
53	Mandela SS, Hoima	Hoima	2
54	Victoria HS, Iganga	Iganga	2
55	Jinja Progressive SS Annex	Jinja	2
56	Kololo SS	Kampala	2
57	Lakeside Col, Luzira	Kampala	2
58	Makindye SS	Kampala	2
59	Midland HS, Kawempe	Kampala	2
60	St Kizito SS, Bugolobi	Kampala	2
61	St Peter’s SS, Nsambya	Kampala	2
62	Notre Dame Academy, Buseesa	Kibaale	2
63	St Mary’s Girls’ Col, Aboke	Kole	2
64	Katikamu SS	Luweero	2
65	Archbishop Kiwanuka SS, Kitovu	Masaka	2
66	St Andrew’s SS, Rubindi	Mbarara	2
67	Mpigi Mixed SS	Mpigi	2
68	Mpoma Sch	Mukono	2
69	Jeressar HS, Soroti	Soroti	2
70	Brilliant HS, Kawempe	Kampala	2
71	Bulooba Royal Col	Wakiso	2
72	God’s Way HS, Maganjo	Wakiso	2
73	Greenlight Islamic SS, Nansana	Wakiso	2
74	Kingsway HS	Wakiso	2
75	Kisozi HS	Wakiso	2
76	Makerere HS, Migadde	Wakiso	2
77	St Julian HS Annex, Gayaza	Wakiso	2
78	Wits Col, Namulanda	Wakiso	2
79	Allied Teachers’ SS, Nyenga	Buikwe	1
80	Impact HS, Lugazi	Buikwe	1
81	Mehta SS	Buikwe	1
82	St Noa Mawagali SS, Jinja	Buikwe	1
83	Amus Col Sch	Bukedea	1
84	Ishaka Adventist Col	Bushenyi	1
85	Plus Two HS	Bushenyi	1
86	St Mary’s Voc SS Kyamuhunga	Bushenyi	1
87	Layibi HS	Gulu	1
88	Ocer Campion Jesuit Col	Gulu	1
89	Alliance SS, Ibanda	Ibanda	1
90	Jinja Comprehensive SS	Jinja	1
91	Mother Kevin SS, Jinja	Jinja	1
92	St Peter’s HS, Jinja	Jinja	1
93	Wanyange Girls SS	Jinja	1
94	Kabale Brainstorm HS	Kabale	1
95	Kigezi HS	Kabale	1
96	Fort Portal SS	Kabarole	1
97	St Andrea Kaahwa SS	Kakumiro	1
98	Budini SS	Kaliro	1
99	St Kalemba SS, Villa Maria	Kalungu	1
100	Gayaza Road SS	Kampala	1
101	Kabowa HS	Kampala	1
102	Kibuli SS	Kampala	1
103	Kingstone HS, Kawempe	Kampala	1
104	Mariam HS	Kampala	1
105	Namungoona Parents SS	Kampala	1
106	Rubaga Girls’ SS	Kampala	1
107	Vienna HS, Kabowa	Kampala	1
108	Saviour HS	Kiboga	1
109	Highlight SS, Kadama	Kibuku	1
110	Kigumba Intensive SS	Kiryandongo	1
111	Kigumba Parents SS	Kiryandongo	1