UACE: Midland High School – Buntaba Mukono Campus shines as several  students score 20 points

UACE: Midland High School – Buntaba Mukono Campus shines as several  students score 20 points

Midland High School – Buntaba Mukono Campus has once again made headlines for the exceptional performance of their students in the 2024 Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) exams.

 

Speaking to students and other stakeholders at the school on Friday after the release of the exams ,Ms Deborah Mawejje , the Head Teacher of Midland High School – Buntaba Mukono Campus said the remarkable performance of students reflects not only their academic prowess but also the effectiveness of the school’s teaching methodologies and learning environment.

She emphasized that the school had once again proven its status as an academic giant, with all candidates who sat the UACE exams in 2024 achieving impressive results. With the best 3 students obtaining a maximum 20 points, it is a testament to the school’s exceptional academic standards.

Among the top-performing students were Mugwanya Hamza who scored 20 points in PCM/ICT, Nakawunde Angella 20 points HEL/ICT, Namalwa Florence 20 points-HEA/ICT,Agaba Jimmy 20 points MEG/ICT,Nagawa Eron 19 points -DEL/ICT,Nakassaga Jemimah 19 points -HEL/ICT, Libwama Benon 19 points HLD/ICT, Mwanika Joseph 18 points PCM/ICT, Mwebaza Mesach 18 points -BCM/ICT, Alumai Stephen 18 points PCM/ICT, Bwogi Hellen 18 points- HLD/ICT.

These outstanding results serve as a proud reflection of the hard work and dedication of the students, teachers, and parents alike.

The head teacher extended her gratitude to the parents and teachers for their dedicated efforts, acknowledging that the collaboration between all parties had been key to the students’ success.

She encouraged the students in Senior Six to follow in the footsteps of their predecessors, giving their all in the upcoming exams to ensure even greater achievements in the future.

Speaking to students on Friday evening , the school management expressed  optimism for the future, wishing all graduates success in securing excellent university placements and pursuing fulfilling careers.

With a tradition of excellence firmly in place, Midland High School – Buntaba Mukono Campus continues to be a beacon of academic achievement, inspiring future generations to reach for the stars.

Scoring the maximum of 20 points in the UACE examinations is a significant accomplishment and a testament to the students’ diligence, determination, and intellectual capabilities.

It demonstrates their ability to excel in challenging academic endeavors and sets a high standard for academic excellence within the school and the broader community.

The Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) released the 2024 Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) results on Friday, revealing a significant improvement in performance compared to 2023.

The exams, conducted from November 11 to December 6, 2024, saw higher pass rates at nearly all levels, reflecting better preparation and academic achievement.

A total of 54,338 candidates attained three principal passes, up from 52,630 in 2023.

Those securing two principal passes rose to 37,935 from 28,186, while the number of candidates with one principal pass also increased. Subsidiary-level passes grew from 8.4% in 2023 to 12.6% in 2024.

Female candidates continued to outperform males proportionally, with 43.7% securing three principal passes compared to 34.6% of males.

In total, 71.2% of females attained at least two principal passes, surpassing the 61.1% rate among males. Despite this, male candidates remained higher in absolute numbers due to larger enrollment.

Performance in General Paper also improved, with 81.9% of candidates achieving grades A-E, up from 81.6% in 2023.

A rising interest in sciences was noted, particularly among female candidates, with Mathematics entries increasing from 45,414 in 2023 to 58,495 in 2024.

The results reflect the positive impact of ongoing education sector reforms, paving the way for more equitable and competitive learning opportunities.