What is Ntare School's school fees structure?

Ntare School's school fees structure is published on Praecip, with termly tuition for day and boarding students shown per class level from S1 to S6 where the school has provided them, alongside registration and other charges.

How do I pay Ntare School's school fees, and can I pay in installments?

Ntare School accepts school fees payment via SchoolPay, Bank Transfer and fees are paid per term, so families can choose a convenient option instead of queuing at the bank. Full payment details are on its Praecip profile.

Where is Ntare School located and what is its address?

Ntare School is in Mbarara Town, Mbarara District, Ankole, Uganda. Address: Ntare Hill. A map and directions are on its Praecip profile.

What are Ntare School's UCE and UACE results?

Ntare School's latest UNEB UCE (O-level) and UACE (A-level) results, including division counts and subject performance, are published on its Praecip profile.

Who are Ntare School's notable alumni and how strong is its network?

Ntare School's alumni network is one of its greatest strengths, with notable old students including H.E. Yoweri K. Museveni, Moses Ali. Its graduates go on to Makerere University, Mbarara University of Science & Technology, University of Cape Town, Government of Uganda. As school networks increasingly open doors to universities, careers and opportunities, see Ntare School's full alumni network on its Praecip profile.

How do I apply to Ntare School and when do 2026 admissions open?

Ntare School's admissions, including entry requirements, cut-off points and the 2026 intake, are on its Praecip profile. Ugandan secondary schools typically open S1 and S5 applications once PLE and UCE results are released.

What are Ntare School's S1 and S5 cut-off points?

Ntare School's entry cut-off points for S1 (Senior One) and S5 (Senior Five), including the UNEB aggregate and grade requirements and any differences for boys, girls, arts and sciences, are published on its Praecip profile.

What is Ntare School's website and contact?

Ntare School's contact details, including its website https://ntareschool.sc.ug, are listed on its Praecip profile, alongside location, photos, reviews and notable alumni.

Ntare School

Ntare Hill, Mbarara Town, MbararaBoys only

Verified profile Featured

4.3/ 5·0 reviews

Praecip ranking

Praecip rating

4.3

out of 5

District rank

Not yet ranked

Not ranked

Best schools in Uganda

ranked out of 7,466

Sub-region rank

Not yet ranked

Reviews

parent reviews

Praecip ratings

How we rated Ntare School

4.35

Praecip composite · out of 5

StrongestNational Exams' Performance9.2/10

To watchTechnology & Innovation7.4/10

Academics & Outcomes

6 axes

National Exams' Performance

9.2/10

Core Curriculum

8.9/10

Teaching Quality

9.0/10

University Admissions

9.0/10

Careers & Vocational Pathways

8.8/10

Reputation, Prestige & Alumni Network

9.2/10

Care & Environment

4 axes

Pastoral Care & Wellbeing

8.7/10

Meals & Nutrition

7.6/10

Discipline Culture

8.9/10

Campus & Facilities

8.0/10

Pursuits & Enrichment

3 axes

Sports

8.8/10

Technology & Innovation

7.4/10

Arts, Music & Drama

7.8/10

Bars are scored 0–10 by Praecip's editors against Uganda Ministry of Education statistics, school insiders, and thousands of verified parent reviews. The composite is the weighted average, rendered out of five.

Academic excellence. Proven results.

O'Level UNEB exams performance

At a glance

637422534455

83%

Students scored A’s & B’s in compulsory subjects

Our star performers

Ivan Kiconco
7As, 1Bs
Moses Mugisha
6As, 2Bs
Daniel Nantumbwe
5As, 3Bs

256

Candidates

31%

Of all grades were A’s

% of grades scored in the A-to-C range

78%

In the news

Ivan Kiconco leads Ntare School's O-Level stars with aggregate 9

Standings

How we ranked

Countrywide
District
Top subject

Top boys' school in Western Uganda.

A'Level UNEB exams performance

Arts(125)

14.5 avg. points

Sciences(95)

15.3 avg. points

Average points
scored per candidate

14.90

Top score

of our best
scored the maximum

20/20

Rewards program

USh 20m to top performers

% of candidates clearing each bar

19+ points

18+ points

18%

16+ points

37%

14+ points

55%

Students admitted on government sponsorship to public universities

In the news

Ntare School sends 52 to public universities on government sponsorship

Results summary

10Scored the maximum20
15Scored19
20Scored18
21Scored17

Admissions summary

Government-sponsored university admissions by course family
	Medical & Health Sciences	16
	Law	10
	Education	8
	engineering related	7

Our star performers

David Mukasa
Aggregate 20
Arnold Birungi
Aggregate 19
Joseph Wasswa
Aggregate 18

In the news

David Mukasa leads Ntare School's top performers with aggregate 20

Standings

How we ranked

Countrywide
District
Top subject
in English

Multiple students with full 20 points; top contributor to Makerere medical school.

By the numbers

School Factfile

1956

Established

1,200

Enrollment

105

Teaching staff

Typical class size

Campus anatomy: Single campus
Gender profile: Boys only
Ownership: Government-aided
Residency type: Boarding
5-day boarding: Not available
Setting: Peri-urban

What we emphasize

Academic Achievement
Sports
Tertiary Pathways
Pastoral Care / Guidance

About

This is who we are

Founded in 1956, Ntare is the dominant boys' school of Western Uganda, academically rigorous, deeply tied to Ankole heritage, and the alma mater of presidents, generals, and prime ministers.

Today it serves 1,200 students alongside 105 teaching staff.

A message

From the headmaster

Ntare boys leave here marked. The standards we hold them to, academic, moral, and personal, shape lives long after the gates.

Curriculum

Subjects offered

Every UNEB subject in the national curriculum. Peach chips mark what this school actually offers; struck-through entries are not on its timetable.

O-Level · S1–S4

UCE subjects

18 of 38 offered

Mathematics
1/2
MathematicsAdditional Mathematics
Sciences
4/4
PhysicsChemistryBiologyAgriculture
Languages
4/15
EnglishKiswahiliLugandaLusogaRunyankole-RukigaRunyoro-RutooroAcholiAtesoLugbaraFrenchGermanLatinArabicHebrewGreek
Humanities
4/5
HistoryGeographyLiterature in EnglishChristian Religious EducationIslamic Religious Education
Technical & Vocational
3/8
Computer StudiesTechnical DrawingCommerceAccountsEntrepreneurshipFoods & NutritionWood WorkMetal Work
Arts
2/2
Fine ArtMusic
Religious Studies
0/2
Biblical StudiesChurch History

A-Level · S5–S6

UACE subjects

13 of 28 offered

Mathematics
1/1
Mathematics
Sciences
3/4
PhysicsChemistryBiologyAgriculture
Humanities
5/6
EconomicsHistoryGeographyLiterature in EnglishDivinityIslamic Religious Education
Languages
1/6
LugandaKiswahiliFrenchGermanLatinArabic
Technical & Vocational
0/4
EntrepreneurshipComputer StudiesFoods & NutritionTechnical Drawing
Arts
0/2
Fine ArtMusic
Religious Studies
0/2
Advanced DivinityChristian Ethics
Subsidiary
3/3
General PaperSub-MathematicsICT

The Praecip verdict

Western Uganda's flagship, political pedigree, academic rigour, deep alumni reach

What stands out

Ntare's alumni roll reads like a Who's Who of post-colonial Ugandan public life, and the school still produces leaders. Academic results are excellent and the boarding culture is genuinely formative.

Where it falters

Some buildings need refurbishment. Tech infrastructure is improving but lags newer private schools. For families in the West wanting Budo-tier prestige without the journey to Wakiso, Ntare is the answer.

Awards & recognition

Trophies on the wall

03Honours on record

Recognized 2024 across 2 categories.

Institutional· 2
Academic· 1

2024
Institutional
Best Western Region Boys' School
Praecip's Excellence in Education
2024
Academic
Top contributor to Makerere Medical School
UNEB Performance Ranking
2024
Institutional
Inaugural Western Region Academic Festival Host
Praecip's Excellence in Education

Fees

Tuition by class & residency

Tuition snapshot

Boarding: from^UGX1.75Mto^UGX2.05M

6 class levels · billed per term

Class level	Boarding Meals, dorms, supervised study
S1	^UGX1,750,000
S2	^UGX1,790,000
S3	^UGX1,830,000
S4	^UGX1,880,000
S5	^UGX2,050,000
S6	^UGX2,050,000

All amounts in UGX, billed per term. Annual figure assumes three school terms. Fees exclude one-off entrant extras (uniform, application, deposits), see below.

How fees are paid

Payment methods

Termly fees due upfront

What's included

What fees covers

Tuition
Boarding & meals
Bucket
Mattress

Financial aid

Bursaries & discounts

Ntare Old Boys Bursary
Academic merit
Need-based; awarded to incoming S1 boys.

What you'll need

Admissions checklist

Application requirements

3 required

01Birth certificate
02PLE result slip
03Parent ID

FeeUSh 50,000

Admission record

Cut-off points

Published minimums for 1 entry path

S1entry

PLE aggregate

Indicative only, thresholds shift year on year with cohort strength.

Selectivity reading

Cycle 2025

Last year's intake by the numbers

How much demand last year's incoming class generated, and how narrow the door to a place really was.

Applications tabled

2,200

hopefuls

Places offered

240

admitted

Subscription

9.2×applications per place

Offer rate

11%

of applicants admitted

Admission charges · one-off

For new entrants

Issued to incoming families of Ntare. Settled once at admission, never billed again.

Itemized charges

01Development fee (one-off)USh 750,000
02UniformUSh 320,000
03Admission feeUSh 180,000

Admission dates not yet published

Contact the school to confirm current admission dates.

Contact the school

Diary

Upcoming events

Jun
7
Sun
Visiting day
Visiting Day
9 AM – 4 PMNtare School grounds

In the news

Latest from the school

Feature

23 Apr 2026

Ntare hosts inaugural Western Region academic festival

Six top schools competed in Mathematics, Biology and General Paper olympiads.

Our alumni

Who we have shaped

Notable alumni

Full alumni network

H.E. Yoweri K. Museveni
President of Uganda (1986–present)
Moses Ali
Former 1st Deputy Prime Minister

...go on to...

...are Trailblazers at..

Campus

Facilities

Curricular

Science laboratories
Library
ICT lab

Co-curricular

Football & rugby pitches
Athletics track
Indoor sports hall

Transport

School bus
Coaster
Van
Ambulance

Health & safety

Perimeter wall
Armed guard
Sickbay

Gallery

A look around

School walkthrough

See the campus in action

Campus walkthrough not yet available

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Find us

Where the school is, and how to reach it

Address

Ntare Hill, Ntare Hill, Mbarara Town, Mbarara
Uganda

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News & insights

Ntare School

Academics & Outcomes

Care & Environment

Pursuits & Enrichment

Our star performers

Ivan Kiconco leads Ntare School's O-Level stars with aggregate 9

How we ranked

Ntare School sends 52 to public universities on government sponsorship

Our star performers

David Mukasa leads Ntare School's top performers with aggregate 20

How we ranked

UCE subjects

UACE subjects

Payment methods

What fees covers

Bursaries & discounts

Application requirements

Cut-off points

Ntare hosts inaugural Western Region academic festival

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