The Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) has released the results of the 2024 Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) exams, ranking the top-performing schools in the country. According to the latest statistics, Uganda Martyrs Secondary School Namugongo emerged as the top-performing school, followed by St. Joseph’s Secondary School, Naggalama, and Seeta High School.
The ranking is based on the number of students who scored distinctions (A and B grades) under UNEB’s newly introduced grading system. Below is the list of the best-performing schools in the 2024 UCE results:
Top Performing Schools in UCE 2024
1️⃣ Uganda Martyrs S.S. Namugongo
- A Grades: 2,375
- B Grades: 1,948
- C Grades: 166
- D Grades: 2
2️⃣ St. Joseph’s Secondary School, Naggalama
- A Grades: 1,820
- B Grades: 1,430
- C Grades: 98
- D Grades: 0
3️⃣ Seeta High School
- A Grades: 1,560
- B Grades: 653
- C Grades: 45
- D Grades: 1
4️⃣ St. Mary’s College, Kisubi
- A Grades: 1,321
- B Grades: 1,915
- C Grades: 344
- D Grades: 11
5️⃣ Seeta High School, Mukono
- A Grades: 971
- B Grades: 1,227
- C Grades: 150
- D Grades: 1
6️⃣ St. Mary’s Secondary School, Kitende
- A Grades: 946
- B Grades: 2,833
- C Grades: 686
- D Grades: 26
Understanding the New UNEB Grading System
This year’s UCE results were released under the revised grading system, which replaces the traditional aggregate-based ranking with competency-based assessment. Candidates are now graded as follows:
- A – Exceptional Achievement
- B – Outstanding Performance
- C – Satisfactory Performance
- D – Basic Understanding
- E – Elementary Understanding
The new system aims to focus on skills development rather than cutthroat competition among schools. Despite initial confusion among parents, UNEB and the Ministry of Education maintain that the reforms will enhance education quality and better prepare students for future careers.
Revised Grading System
Candidates are assessed as follows:
- A – Exceptional Achievement (Equivalent to D1, D2)
- B – Outstanding Performance (Equivalent to C3, C4)
- C – Satisfactory Performance (Equivalent to C5, C6)
- D – Basic Understanding (Equivalent to P7, P8)
- E – Elementary Understanding (Equivalent to F9)
As the results continue to spark national discussions, schools, parents, and students alike are adapting to this new method of assessment. Congratulations to the top-performing schools and students!
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