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Mt. St. Mary’s College Namagunga is a prestigious all-girls’ boarding secondary school located in Kyaggwe County, Mukono District, approximately 44 kilometers east of Kampala along the Kampala–Jinja Highway. Founded in 1942 by Mother Kevina of the Franciscan Missionary Sisters for Africa, the school was established to address the pressing need for girls’ education and empowerment in Uganda.
Over the years, it has grown into one of the nation’s top-performing schools, providing holistic education rooted in discipline, academic excellence, and moral integrity. Affiliated with the Roman Catholic Diocese of Lugazi, Mt. St. Mary’s College Namagunga continues to uphold its founding mission of nurturing enlightened, God-fearing, and responsible women leaders.
Mt. St. Mary’s College Namagunga is committed to providing high-quality education that balances intellectual growth with character formation. The school follows Uganda’s National Curriculum, offering both O’ Level and A’ Level programs designed to equip students with knowledge, skills, and values for lifelong success.
At O’ Level, students undertake compulsory subjects including English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, History, and Geography, with the option to choose from electives such as Christian Religious Education, Literature in English, Commerce, Home Economics, French, Fine Art, Technical Drawing, and Computer Studies.
At A’ Level, the school offers a wide range of disciplines under both Arts and Sciences, including History, Divinity, Economics, Literature, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Foods and Nutrition, Fine Art, and French. Students select three principal subjects alongside compulsory General Paper and a subsidiary subject such as Mathematics or Computer Information Technology. Inspired by the wisdom of St. John Paul II, the academic philosophy of the school focuses not only on intellectual excellence but also on moral virtue, critical thinking, and service to humanity.
Beyond the classroom, Mt. St. Mary’s College Namagunga fosters holistic development through a vibrant co-curricular program that nurtures leadership, creativity, and social responsibility. Students participate in a variety of clubs and societies, including the Girl Guides, Music and Drama Club, Interact Club, Writers’ Club, Young Christian Students (YCS), Legion of Mary, and the Wildlife and Environment Protection Club.
These activities promote teamwork, communication, and civic engagement while helping learners discover and refine their talents. The school also prioritizes sports and physical education, offering both indoor and outdoor sports activities to encourage health, discipline, and teamwork among students.
Mt. St. Mary’s College Namagunga boasts modern facilities designed to support comprehensive learning and personal development. The school is equipped with well-furnished science and ICT laboratories, a fully stocked library, and spacious boarding facilities that ensure a comfortable and conducive living environment.
In addition, the campus features well-maintained sports grounds and recreational spaces that promote physical fitness and teamwork. The institution also provides access to counseling and career guidance services to help students make informed academic and life decisions. With these facilities, Mt. St. Mary’s College Namagunga remains dedicated to nurturing young women into confident, capable, and compassionate leaders prepared to make a lasting impact on society.
Today, Mt. St. Mary’s College Namagunga stands as a beacon of academic and moral excellence in Uganda, consistently ranking among the best-performing schools nationwide. The school remains true to its mission of providing quality education to the girl child and inculcating values that foster personal and societal transformation.
Guided by its core values of prayer, discipline, honesty, sacrifice, punctuality, and hard work, the institution continues to produce women who excel in academics, leadership, and service. Embracing technology and innovation, the school recently introduced the “myChild” application, enabling parents to monitor their children’s academic progress, discipline, health, and financial records in real time.
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