The Uganda National Examination Board (UNEB) on Thursday, February 27, 2020 released the Uganda Advanced Certificate of Examination (UACE), 2019 results, with a significant improvement in the performance as compared to the previous years.
According to Dan Odongo, the Executive Secretary UNEB, last year there was a great increase in number of students who qualify to join University and other tertiary institutions.
Of the total number of candidates who sat, 38,737 got three principal passes.
Those who scored two principle passes are 65,723 (63.6 percent) and are eligible for admission to University while candidates who scored one principle pass can qualify for tertiary admission are 89,050.
Here is how schools performed per district.
District                                     Average Points
ABIM
Lotuke Seed Sec Sch Abim          7.47
Abim Sec Sch                                 6.43
Morulem Girls Sec Sch                5.10
ADJUMANI
Biyaya Sec Sch Adjumani            6.43
ST.Mary Assumpta Sec Sch        6.21
Alere Refugee Sec Sch                4.74
AGAGO
ST.Charles Lwanga, Kalongo     6.33
Adilang Sec Sch                           5.55
Lira Palwo Sec Sch                      5.43
ALEBTONG
Fatima Alol Comp Girl’s SS       7.70
Akii Bua Sec Sch                         6.70
Amugu Sec Sch                           5.27
Apala Sec Sch                              5.17
AMOLATAR
Alemere Comp Sec Sch             5.97
Awelo Sec Sch                             4.20
AMUDAT
Pokot Sec Sch                             5.55
AMURIA
ST.Francis Sec Sch, Acumet      6.56
Akoromit Ark Peas High Sch     6.48
Amuria High Sch                         5.74
ST.Peter’s Sec Sch, Acowa        5.71
Amuria Sec Sch                           5.37
AMURU
Restore Leadership High Sch Gulu 9.41
Lacor SEMÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 7.31
ST.Mary’s COL, Lacor                6.43
Pabo Sec Sch                              5.87
Keyo Sec Sch                              4.33
APAC
Ibuje Sec Sch                             6.74
Ikwera Girls’ Sec Sch                6.42
Aduku Sec Sch                           5.64
Apac Sec Sch                              5.15
Amach Modern Sec Sch           4.14
ARUA
- Joseph’s COL, Ombaci        7.48
Ediofe Girls Sec Sch                   6.94
Ushindi Sec Sch                          6.82
Logiri Girls Sec Sch                     6.75
STS Peter and Paul SEMÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 6.30
Mvara Sec Sch                            6.24
Wandi Prog Sec Sch                   6.19
Muni Girls Sec Sch                     6.18
Vurra Sec Sch                             6.06
Arua Public Sch                         5.44
BUDAKA
Ngoma Sec Sch, Mbale            8.77
Kamonkoli Sec Sch                    7.10
Bugwere High Sch                     6.77
Rain bow High Sch Budaka      6.71
Budaka Universal COLÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 5.00
Kaderuna Sec Sch                      5.00
Iki-Iki Sec Sch                              4.10
Mugiti High Sch Budaka           3.73
BUDUDA
Bulucheke Sec Sch                    4.82
Bududa Sec Sch                         4.36
Bukalasi Sec Sch                        4.17
Bushika Sec Sch                         4.05
BUGIRI
Standard Col. Bugiri                  5.95
Namasere High Sch Bugiri       5.67
Bukooli COLÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 5.26
Central COL Bugiri                     5.67
Bilton Forest High Sch              4.73
Baston COL Bugiri                      4.00
Town View Sec Sch                   3.47
- Stephen’s Bugiri Sec           3.46
Alliance Victory Sec Sch           3.43
BUHWEJU
Butare Sec Sch                           8.06
Nyakitoko Sec Sch                     6.54
Bihinga Community Sch           6.27
Karungu Sec Sch                        6.12
BUIKWE
- Joseph’s SEM Nyenga        13.20
- Mary’s COL Lugazi               12.04
Stella Maris COL Nsube           11.32
Najjembe Homeland SS Lugazi 10.88
Buikwe Sec Sch                         10.19
- Noa Mawagali Sec, Jinja    9.74
Mehta Sec Sch                           9.45
Hope Christian High Sch, Lugazi 9.40
Lugazi Homestone Sch             9.17
- Peter’s Nkokonjeru Sec      9.14
BUKEDEA
Amus COL Sch                            6.81
- Thereza Sec Sch                   6.62
Bukedea COMP Sch                   6.18
Bukedea Lifeline Sec Sch          5.40
Bukedea Sec Sch                        5.00
BUKOMANSIMBI
- George Sec Sch, Makukuulu 11.00
Bukomansimbi Sec Sch             8.30
- Victor’s Sec Sch Kitaasa      7.42
Misanvu Sec Sch                         7.05
Mbulire Sec Sch                          6.80
Light Sec Sch Kitoma                  6.33
Kiryassaaka Sec Sch                    5.64
Hoy’s Sec Sch Bukomansimbi    5.27
BUKWO
Amanang Sec Sch                        5.88
Chesower Sec Sch                       5.83
- Joseph Sec Sch Bukwo         5.00
Kabei Sec Sch                               4.57
Kapyoyon High Sch                     3.20
BULAMBULI
Nabongo Sec Sch                         5.79
Divine Sec Sch Buyaga                5.43
Tunyi Girls Sec Sch                      5.00
- Joseph Buyaga Sec Sch         3.96
Buginyanya COMP SSÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 3.50
BULIISA
Biiso War MEM Sec Sch             6.00
Mukitale Dev’T Foundation ss  5.23
BUNDIBUGYO
Christ Sch Bundibugyo               9.13
Semuliki High Sch Izaura            5.25
Bumadu Seed Sec Sch                3.54
BUNYANGABO
Kibiito Sec Sch                             8.32
Nyakigumba Parents Sec           6.69
Wisdom High Sec                        6.64
Rubona Sec Sch                           6.43
Rwini Sec Sch                               6.12
ST.John’s Kibito High Sch           4.68
Mitandi Sec Sch                           4.57
Buheesi Sec Sch                           3.00
BUSHENYI
Bweranyangi Girls sch                12.20
- Agnes Girls Sec Sch, Bushenyi  10.44
- Mary’s Voc Sch Kyamuhunga    10.19
Kitabi SEMÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 9.96
Kyeizooba Girls Sec Sch               9.46
- Gonzanga Sec Sch Bushenyi        9.17
Plus Two High Sch                         8.99
Light Sec Sch Nyabubare              8.91
Bushenyi Prog High Sch                8.71
- Cecilia Girl’s SS Bushenyi        8.37
BUSIA
Dabani Girls Sch                              8.67
Busia Trust Sec Sch                         7.82
Busia Mixed Boarding Sch             7.26
Luma Eastern COL, Busia                7.22
Buhobe Sec Sch                                7.06
Busia Sec Sch                                     7.04
Lumino High Sch                               5.36
Riverside High Sch Busitema          5.22
Masaba COL Busia                            4.47
BUTALEJA
Mulagi Girls Sec Sch                         8.11
Bukedi COL, Kachonga                     5.90
The Equatorial COL, Busolwe         5.64
Busolwe Chidren Centre                  5.59
Hasahya Sec Sch                                5.00
Bugalo COL, Bwirye                           4.94
Busolwe Sec Sch                                4.90
Butaleja Mordern High Sch              4.00
BUTAMBALA
Gombe Sec Sch                                   12.25
Ntanda COL Sch                                  9.60
Sayidina Abubakar Sec Sch               9.35
Butawuka Magezi Ntake SS Mpigi    8.93
Kibibi Sec Sch                                      8.43
Luutu MEN COL, Kibibi                      8.27
Ngando Sec Sch                                  8.14
Budde Sec Sch                                     7.79
Bulo Parents Sec Sch                         7.55
Kibibi Central COLÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 7.50
BUTEMBO
Jonathan MEM COL, Butembo          5.44
- Rainer Modern Sec Sch                   4.38
BUVUMA
Buvuma COLÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 4.60
BUYENDE
Kidera Sec Sch                                      7.24
Budiope Sec Sch                                   5.86
Lunar International COLÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 5.57
Gwase Premier COL, Bugaya             2.64
Bagiire MEM COL, Ngandho              1.70
DOKOLO
Agwata Sec Sch                                    6.69
Kangai Sec Sch                                      5.91
Bata Sec Sch                                         5.00
Iguli Girls Sec Sch                                 4.64
- John Bosco Dokolo Sec Sch          4.25
GOMBA
Kasaka Sec Sch                                     9.19
Kisozi Seed Sec SCh                             8.68
Bukandula Sec Sch                               7.51
Bukandula COL, Gomba                      7.18
- Leonard Sec Sch Maddu                6.33
Mpenja Sec Sch                                     5.81
GULU
Ocer Campion Jesuit COLÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 9.64
- John Paul 11 COL, Gulu                 9.14
- Joseph COL Layibi                        8.76
Graceland Girls Sec Sch, Gulu             8.14
Sacred Heart Sec Sch                            7.31
Bishop Angelo Negri COLÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 7.28
Gulu Central High Sch                           7.21
Gulu Army Sec Sch                                 6.74
Gulu Sec Sch                                            6.62
Koro Sec Sch, Gulu                                  5.69
HOIMA
ST.Andrew Kahwa’s COL Hoima            12.70
Mandela Sec Sch                                      11.91
Central Sch Hoima                                    10.55
Premier Sch, Hoima                                 9.62
- James Sec Sch                           9.11
- Peter High Sch                           9.05
Hill Top High Sch                                       7.96
Day Star Christian Based SSÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 7.96
Buhimba Sec Sch                                       7.80
Kiziranfumbi Sec Sch                                 7.75
IBANDA
Citizens Sec Sch                                         12.00
Ibanda hIgh Sch                                        11.60
Alliance Sec Sch                                        11.38
Nyabuhikye Sec Sch                                  10.26
Imperial Sec Sch                                        10.70
Oxford Sec Sch                                           9.67
Equatorial COL, Ibanda                             9.35
Ibanda Sec Sch                                          8.82
Kibubura Girls Sec Sch                              8.13
IGANGA
Iganga Sec Sch                                         13.41
Greenfields High Sch, Iganga                 8.50
Kigulu COLÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 8.00
Victoria High Sch Iganga                         7.97
Iganga High Sch                                        7.73
Ibun Baz Girls Sec Sch                              7.75
Iganga Parents Sec Sch                            7.44
Bukoyo Sec Sch                                         7.11
Busoga COL Kigulu                                    6.86
Iganga COMP Sec Sch                              6.74
ISINGIRO
Boni Consili Girls VOC SSÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 10.58
Kisyoro Sec Sch                                         8.33
Bukanga Sec Sch                                       7.42
Ngarama Sec Sch                                      7.36
Nakivale Sec Sch                                        7.08
Kyezimbire Sec Sch                                  7.06
Aisha GirlsHigh SCh Mbarara                 6.89
Isingiro Sec Sch                                         6.40
- Bridget Girls High Sch Kashenyi       6.38
- John Sec Sch Rutsya                          5.92
JINJA
Jinja Prog Sec Sch Annex                        12.79
Kiira COL, Butiki                                        11.52
Wanyange Girls Sch                                10.55
Viva COL sch Wairaka                              10.43
Holy Cross Lake View SS Jinja                 10.21
Nakanyonyi Girls Sch                               9.06
Busoga COL Mwiri                                    8.90
- ST. John COL Kagoma                      8.89
Kakira Sec Sch                                           8.77
KAABONG
Kaabong Sec Sch                                      6.07
Jubilee 2000 Sec Sch, Karenga              5.64
KABALE
- Paul’s SEM Sch                               10.98
- Mary’s COL Rushoroza                     10.62
Rubaya Sec Sch                                       10.57
Solberg COL Kabale                                9.82
Kabale trinity COLÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 9.60
Nyabikoni Sec Sch Kabale                      9.51
Kamuronko Sec SCh                                9.28
Rock High Sch Kabale                              9.14
Kabale Brainstorm High Sch                  9.10
Kigezi High Sch                                         8.96
KABAROLE
- Maria Goretti Girls Sch                    10.47
Moon Voc Sec Sch                                   10.00
- Mary’s SEM Fort Portal                   8.73
Fort Portal Sec Sch                                  8.61
Kyebambe Girls Sec Sch                         8.51
Nyakasura Sch                                         7.86
Kahinju Sec Sch                                        6.60
King of Kings COLÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 6.39
- Lucia High Sch Fort Portal               6.30
- Leo’s COL Kyegobe                       6.30
KABERAMAIDO
Adipala High Sch                                      7.66
Otuboi COMP SEC SCHÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 6.47
Kaberamaido Sec SCh                              5.41
Midland High Sch Kabelamaido             5.27
Kalaki Sec SCh                                           5.21
KAGADI
- Francis Xavier Mordern SSÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 10.26
Kagadi Acedemy Sec Sch                         9.17
Bunyoro Sec SCh                                      8.81
Owobusobozi B1 Mordern sss               8.63
URDT Girls Sec SCh                                  8.63
Kagadi Sec SCh                                          7.63
Bwikara Sec SCh                                       7.63
- Adolf Tibeyalirwa SS Muhorro         6.87
Kagadi People’s Sec SCh                          6.66
Mabaale Sec SCh                                      6.65
KAKUMIRO
- Andrea Kaahwa Sch                          11.24
- Edward Sch Bukuumi                       8.41
Uganda Martyres Centenary SSÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 6.73
Kisiita Seed Sec Sch                                 5.93
Nalweyo Sec SCh                                     5.33
King’s way Sec SCh                                  5.10
- Albert Sec Sch Kakindo                     2.50
KALANGALA
Serwanga-Lwanga MEM Sch                 9.25
Bishop Dunstan Nsumbuga Sec Sch     8.00
KALUNGU
Bukalasa Minor MEMÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 13.52
Wagwa High SCh                                      11.96
- Kalemba Sec Sch, Villa Maria           10. 94
Isaac Newton High Sch                           10.72
- Stephens COL BAJJA Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 10.59
- Thereza’s Girls SS Bwanda                9.86
- Charles Lwanga GTC, Kalungu          9.59
- Alyosious Sec Sch                           9.17
Green Hill Sec Sch, Kyamulibwa             9.14
Yesu Akwagala High SCh                          9.10
KAMPALA
Nabisunsa Girls Sch                                  12.93
BP Cipriano Kihangire Sec Sch                1284
Kawempe Muslim Sec Sch                      12.24
Mengo Sec Sch                                          11.65
Lubiri Sec Sch Annex                                 11.34
Gayaza Road Sec Sch                                11.20
Makindye Sec Sch                                      11.08
- Joseph’s Girls Nsambya                      10.79
Aga Khan High Sch                                     10.56
Nsambya Hill Side High SCh                      10.44
KAMULI
Busoga High Sch                                         8.23
Central COL, Kamuli                                  8.22
Kamuli Prog COLÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 8.20
- Peters Sec Sec Namwendwa             7.80
Bupadhengo Sec SCh                                 7.64
ST, John Bosco Kamuli                                6.97
Kyabazinga COLÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 6.91
Matuumu Sec Sch                                       6.60
Green Hill COL Bulopa                               6.22
Kamuli COLÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 6.01
KAMWENGE
- Thomas Aquinas COL Kamwenge      11.28
Buryansungwe Sec Sch                               8.00
Biguli Sec Sch                                                7.41
Rwamwanja Sec Sch                                    7.30
Kicwamba Sec SCh                                        7.17
Mahyoro Sec Sch                                         7.13
Kyabenda High SCh                                      6.79
Lawrence High Sch                                       6.64
Kamwenge SecSch                                        6.27
Nyabbani Sec Sch                                         5.74
KANUNGU
Bishop Comboni COL Kambugo                 10.21
Kinkiizi High Sch                                            9.03
Nyakinoni Sec SCh                                        8.45
Great Lakes High Sch                                    7.08
Kihihi High SCh                                              7.07
Kirima Community SSÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 6.89
Butogota Trinity COLÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 6.82
Nyakabungo Girls Sec Sch                             6.50
Burema Sec SCh                                           5.82
KAPCHORWA
Sebei COL Tegeres                                       8.96
Gamatui Girls ss                                            6.61
Kapchorwa Sec SCh                                     5.76
Kapchworwa Parents sch                           5.01
Sipi Sec Sch                                                   4.52
Townview Sec Sch                                       4.50
Kaerem Sec SCh                                           3.39
KASESE
- John Evangelist SEMÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 8.96
- THereza Girls SS Nsenyi                       8.73
Kasese Sec Sch                                             8.54
Bwera Sec SCh                                              7.83
Nyabugando Baptist VOV sch                   7.61
Karambi Sec Sch                                           7.42
Munkunyu Baptist ss                                  7.29
Kitolhu Sec Sch                                            7.00
Kisinga VOC Sch                                           6.92
Karusandara Seed Sec SCh                         6.69
KATAKWI
Toroma SEC scHÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 5.77
Katakwi High Sch                                        5.71
USUK Sec Sch                                              4.18
KAYUNGA
Hopeful Future Sec Sch                            9.19
ST, Kalemba Sec SCh                                 8.78
Kanjuki Sec SCh                                          8.57
Ndeeba Sec Sch                                         8.13
Nazigo Town Sec Sch                                7.92
Namagabi Sec SCh                                     7.82
Kayunga Light COLÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 7.80
- Pontiano Ngongwe SSÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 7.66
Fountain of Hope High Sch                       7.64
Busaana Sec Sch                                         7.63
KIBAALE
- Kirigwajjo Sec Sch                           10.77
- Kizito Sec SCh kibeedi                          5.56
KIBOGA
Kiboga Light COLÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 12.63
Saviour High Sch Kiboga                            11.03
Uganda Martyrs High Sch Kiboga             9.39
Kiboga Prog Sec SCh                                   9.08
Katera Trust High Sch                                  6.90
Bukomero High SCh                                   6.59
Bamusuuta Sec Sch                                    5.48
High Standard Sec Sch                               4.95
KIBUKU
Hill view COL Bulangira                            11.18
Ezra MEM Sec Sch                                      8.30
Highlight Sec SCh, Kadama                       8.24
Bright Future Sec Sch                                 5.50
Citizen;s international COLÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 5.08
Alliance Sec Sch Kibuku                             4.33
Nabiswa Sec Sch                                         3.82
KIRUHURA
Nazareth High Sch                                     9.72
Sedes Sapientiae Acedemiae SSÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 9.32
Kanoni Sec Sch                                           7.62
Premier High Sch Kanoni                          6.90
Kinoni Community High Sch                     6.73
Kaaro High Sch                                             6.69
- Catherine Girls Sch Kazo                     6.49
Kazo Sec Sch                                               6.17
Buremba Sec Sch                                       6.07
Kashongi High Sch                                     5.33
KIRYANDONGO
Kigumba Intensive Sec Sch                     10.54
Blessed Comboni Sec Sch Kigumba        7.68
Kigumba High Sch                                      7.26
Panyadoli Sec Sch                                       5.69
Kigumba Sec Sch                                        4.88
Bweyale Public Sec Sch                             4.84
Kibanda Sec Sch                                          4.70
KISORO
Kisoro Vision Sec Sch                                 8.33
Muhabura Shine Sec Sch                          8.30
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