Namugongo, Wakiso District — Students of Vienna College Namugongo have once again posted outstanding results in the recently released Cambridge A-Level (A2) examinations, with female candidates significantly outperforming their male counterparts, particularly in sciences and social sciences.
Speaking during the official release of results at the school campus earlier today, Principal Muhamed Kakiika described the performance as “excellent,” highlighting that 65% of top-performing students were girls.
“The girls continue to dominate, especially in sciences and social sciences. This is not by coincidence. When well taught, girls excel in sciences,” said Mr. Kakiika.
He attributed the strong female performance to factors including natural multitasking abilities, a conducive learning environment, and consistent staff retention.
Out of 145 A2 candidates who sat for the exams, a significant number attained the prestigious A star grade which awarded to students scoring 90% and above in their subjects. “Several of them have achieved four A stars, with others scoring combinations like three A’s and ABB,” Mr. Kakiika noted. “The majority of our students now qualify for university admission, both locally and abroad.”
The principal praised not only the students but also the teachers, parents, and the supportive school culture that empowers learners to make critical decisions about their education paths. “Many of our students take the lead in convincing their parents to let them join Vienna. When students are allowed to make informed choices, they often thrive,” he added.
The success of Vienna College highlights a growing trend among Ugandan schools offering the Cambridge curriculum, including Kabojja International, Aga Khan, Kampala International School Uganda (KISU), Galaxy, Rainbow, Acorns, Heritage, and Taibah schools.
In a related development, Deputy Inspector General of Government Dr. Patricia Okiria, who officiated the release ceremony, urged parents across the country to allow their children to take part in educational decisions.
“Allowing children to make informed choices helps them determine the future of their careers,” Dr. Okiria emphasized, adding that performance in science-related subjects points to a promising future for Uganda’s youth in critical sectors such as medicine and engineering.
