Uganda Martyrs Secondary School, Namugongo in Wakiso district emerged the best school according to the rankings, followed by St. Joseph’s Secondary School, Naggalama, and Seeta High School in third.
Top Performing Schools
- Uganda Martyrs S.S. Namugongo
– A Grades: 2,375
– B Grades: 1,948
– C Grades: 166
– D Grades: 2
- Joseph’s Secondary School, Naggalama
– A Grades: 1,820
– B Grades: 1,430
– C Grades: 98
– D Grades: 0
- Seeta High School
– A Grades: 1,560
– B Grades: 653
– C Grades: 45
– D Grades: 1
- St. Mary’s College, Kisubi
– A Grades: 1,321
– B Grades: 1,915
– C Grades: 344
– D Grades: 11
- Seeta High School, Mukono
– A Grades: 971
– B Grades: 1,227
– C Grades: 150
– D Grades: 1
- St. Mary’s Secondary School, Kitende
– A Grades: 946
– B Grades: 2,833
– C Grades: 686
– D Grades: 26
This year’s results mark a significant shift, as UNEB implemented a new competency-based grading system aimed at assessing students beyond just aggregate scores. The updated system categorizes performance as follows:
– A – Exceptional Achievement (D1, D2 equivalent)
– B – Outstanding Performance (C3, C4 equivalent)
– C– Satisfactory Performance (C5, C6 equivalent)
– D– Basic Understanding (P7, P8 equivalent)
– E– Elementary Understanding (F9 equivalent)
UNEB and the Ministry of Education argue that the new grading approach prioritizes skills development over competition. However, some parents and educators have expressed concerns about transitioning to the revised system
Some of our 2024 UCE candidates that scored straight As. 9 As out of 9 subjects. pic.twitter.com/KTCACyrmVt
— Uganda Martyrs SS Namugongo (@UMNamugongo) February 11, 2025
