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Greenhill Academy
Kibuli, Kampala Central, Kampala
Founded
1996
Enrolment
2,200
Teaching staff
180
Class size
~28
About
What this school is, in plain words
Greenhill Academy has grown from a small Kibuli Hill primary in 1996 into one of the largest Cambridge schools in Uganda, with strong IGCSE and A-Level outcomes and a notably energetic co-curricular life.
A message
From the director of studies
“Greenhill's edge is range, academic, sporting, artistic. We don't want polished exam takers; we want self-confident, broadly capable young people who can lead.”
Performance
National exam results
Cambridge IGCSE 2024
70% A*–A; 100% pass rate
Cambridge A-Level 2024
58% A*–A; multiple "Top in Uganda" awards
What this school emphasises
Focus areas
Academic AchievementSportsCo-curricular ActivitiesDigital TechnologiesTertiary Pathways
The Praecip verdict
Strongest co-curricular life of any Cambridge school in Uganda
Greenhill's breadth is unusual: serious academic results across IGCSE and A-Level, plus a sports & arts programme that genuinely competes for national titles. The day-and-boarding split gives families flexibility few peers offer.
At scale (2,000+ pupils), individual attention can suffer in middle years; class sizes drift to the upper end of the Cambridge norm. Strong students thrive; quieter students need parental advocacy.
Praecip ratings
How we score this school
4.42/ 5 · Praecip composite
Academics8.90
Core Curriculum9.00
University Admissions8.90
Teaching Quality8.80
Campus & Facilities8.60
Alumni, Reputation & Prestige8.70
Meals & Wellbeing8.40
Personal Development8.90
Sports9.10
Technology & Innovation8.80
Music, Dance & Drama8.30
Pastoral Care8.60
Fees
Tuition by class & residency
| Level | Class | Residency | Amount | Cycle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery | Top class | day | USh 1,800,000 | / term |
| Primary | Year 1 | day | USh 2,200,000 | / term |
| Primary | Year 2 | day | USh 2,200,000 | / term |
| Primary | Year 3 | day | USh 2,300,000 | / term |
| Primary | Year 4 | day | USh 2,400,000 | / term |
| Primary | Year 5 | day | USh 2,500,000 | / term |
| Primary | Year 6 | day | USh 2,500,000 | / term |
| O-Level | Year 7 | day | USh 3,000,000 | / term |
| O-Level | Year 7 | boarding | USh 4,500,000 | / term |
| O-Level | Year 8 | day | USh 3,000,000 | / term |
| O-Level | Year 8 | boarding | USh 4,500,000 | / term |
| O-Level | Year 9 (IGCSE) | day | USh 3,500,000 | / term |
| O-Level | Year 9 (IGCSE) | boarding | USh 5,200,000 | / term |
| O-Level | Year 10 (IGCSE) | day | USh 3,500,000 | / term |
| O-Level | Year 10 (IGCSE) | boarding | USh 5,200,000 | / term |
| O-Level | Year 11 (IGCSE) | day | USh 3,500,000 | / term |
| O-Level | Year 11 (IGCSE) | boarding | USh 5,200,000 | / term |
| A-Level | Year 12 (AS) | day | USh 4,200,000 | / term |
| A-Level | Year 12 (AS) | boarding | USh 5,900,000 | / term |
| A-Level | Year 13 (A2) | day | USh 4,200,000 | / term |
| A-Level | Year 13 (A2) | boarding | USh 5,900,000 | / term |
Payment methods
- · SchoolPay
- · Bank Transfer
- · Mobile Money
Term-fee installment plans available.
What fees cover
- · Tuition
- · Textbooks
- · Lunch (day)
- · Boarding & meals (boarding)
- · Bucket
- · Mattress
Bursaries & discounts
Academic Excellence Scholarship
Up to 100% tuition for top entrants in Year 9.
Sports Scholarship
For nationally-ranked athletes in football, basketball, swimming.
Sibling Discount
5% off for second child, 10% off for third.
For new entrants, one-off extras
- Admission feeUSh 800,000
- Uniform setUSh 500,000
- Development fee (one-off)USh 1,500,000
Application & registration
What you'll need
Application requirements
- Birth certificate
- Two recent school reports
- Passport-size photo
- Parent/guardian ID
- Entrance test
Application fee: USh 150,000
Entrance interview required.
Cut-off points
Holistic admissions; no fixed cut-off.
Admissions open
2025: 1,100 applied · 320 offered places
Diary
Upcoming events
Open Day (Primary & Secondary)
12 May 2026
In the news
Latest from the school
Greenhill 1st XI lifts national football trophy
A late strike in extra time secured the U18 boys' first national title since 2019.
18 April 2026
News & insights
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Where alumni go
The afterlife of a school
Notable alumni
Various
University of Cape Town, Strathmore, Makerere graduates
Top universities
- · Strathmore University
- · University of Cape Town
- · University of Nottingham
- · Makerere University
- · University of Birmingham
Where alumni work
- · Stanbic Bank
- · KPMG
- · MTN Uganda
- · Deloitte
- · Bank of Uganda
Campus
Facilities
curricular
- · IGCSE & A-Level science labs
- · STEAM hub
- · Two libraries
extracurricular
- · Swimming pool
- · Football & rugby pitches
- · Basketball courts
- · Auditorium (500-seat)
transport
- · School bus network across Kampala
- · On-site ambulance
safety
- · CCTV throughout
- · Perimeter wall & 24/7 security
Gallery
A look around
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Multi-campus
Other campuses
Greenhill Kibuli (Senior Campus) (main)
Kampala Central, Kampala
Greenhill Buwaate (Primary Campus)
Kira, Wakiso
Parent reviews
What families are saying
Excellent breadth of activities
Excellent breadth of activities. Class sizes a bit large in upper primary.
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