Empowering Future Leaders Through Academic Excellence & Character.
A distinguished private O-Level & A-Level Day and Boarding secondary school delivering the Uganda National Curriculum (New CBC & UACE) with world-class STEM science laboratories, modern ICT immersion, disciplined Christian values, and student care.
Message from the Headteacher
Nurturing holistic intellect, unyielding moral discipline, and 21st-century leadership since our inception.
Dr. Joseph Balikuddembe
Headteacher & Director of Studies
B.Ed (Hons), M.Ed Educational Management (Mak)
“We don't merely prepare students for UNEB examinations; we prepare them for purposeful lives and global impact.”
Dear Parents, Guardians, and Prospective Students, it is my distinct honor to welcome you to Best Secondary School (Best Sec School), Kampala. Situated in Kampala, Uganda, our campus is intentionally designed to foster intense academic focus, spiritual groundedness, and personal safety.
As an accredited UNEB Centre (U3428) running both the revised Competency-Based Curriculum for Lower Secondary (O-Level) and the traditional UACE Advanced Level Arts, Sciences, and Vocational combinations, we take immense pride in our track record of 100% first-grade achievements.
Our dedicated teachers act not just as instructors, but as compassionate mentors. In our secure boarding and vibrant day programs, every child is recognized, protected, and challenged to attain their highest potential. We invite you to join our family this academic term.
Why Parents Choose Best Secondary School
First Grade Track Record
UNEB UCE & UACE pass rate with outstanding distinctions in Sciences and Arts.
Comprehensive Curriculum
New Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) & UACE STEM/Arts combinations with career guidance.
Secure Modern Boarding
Spacious self-contained hostels, round-the-clock security guards, CCTV, and solar power backup.
Clubs, Sports & Talents
ICT/Robotics, Music Dance & Drama (MDD), Football, Basketball, Debating & Agriculture practicals.
Rigorous Curriculum, Unmatched UNEB Results
We offer both the revised lower secondary Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) and full Advanced Level Science and Arts combinations, anchored on continuous assessment and hands-on laboratory discovery.
O-Level CBC Curriculum
Competency-Based Learning & Project Assessment
Under the revised National Curriculum Development Centre (NCDC) framework, learners develop practical problem-solving skills, digital fluency, and collaborative project portfolios alongside rigorous science practicals.
A-Level Combinations (STEM & Arts)
Pre-University Specialization & Career Grooming
Our Advanced Level program prepares students for top university degree admissions through focused academic mentorship, rigorous seminar workshops, and competitive mock series across all principal subject combinations.
Rewarding Hard Work, Discipline & Distinction
At Best Secondary School (Best Sec School), academic accomplishment is celebrated consistently. The school administration and Deputy Headteacher regularly confer merit certificates, scholarship awards, and university recommendation citations to students excelling in UNEB mocks and internal assessments.
World-Class Facilities for Holistic Growth
Situated in a quiet, pollution-free setting in Kampala, Uganda, our campus provides an optimal atmosphere for academic concentration and personal well-being.
Main Academic Campus & Science Labs
Modern Classroom Blocks & UNEB-Inspected Labs
Well-appointed, multi-storey classroom facilities, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology laboratories, plus high-speed fiber internet for computer practicals.
Expansive Compound & Boarding Hostels
Lush Green Grounds & Gated Residential Wings
Serene, secure campus compound with lush lawns, perimeter protection, comfortable dormitories with solar lighting backups, and supervised evening preps.
Cultural Dance, MDD & Sports
Award-Winning Performing Arts Troupe & Athletics
Vibrant Ugandan cultural dance performances, music, dance and drama (MDD), brass band, football, netball, and debate competitions.
Simple 3-Step Enrollment Pathway
Spaces in Senior One and Senior Five are competitive. We recommend early registration for both day scholars and boarders.
Obtain & Complete Form
Apply online or download the admission form. Attach PLE/UCE result slips and 2 passport photos.
Campus Tour & Assessment
Bring your child to our Kampala campus for an interview, tour of hostels and labs, and baseline assessment.
Enrollment & Admission Letter
Receive your official admission package, pay term bank fees, and collect the student uniform set.
Need an Offline Application Package?
Download and print the official 2026/2027 Admission Application Form in seconds.
Latest Campus Highlights & Term Dates
Stay up-to-date with academic milestones, co-curricular triumphs, and key administrative schedules at Best Secondary School.
Best Secondary School Celebrates Outstanding UNEB UCE & UACE Results 2025/2026
Over 85% of candidates passed in Division 1 & 2 with multiple distinctions. Deputy Headteacher awarded academic merit certificates.
Annual Leavers Prom & Thanksgiving Gala Celebrates Graduating Classes
S.4 and S.6 candidates gathered in high spirits for the prestigious Leavers Dinner, awards banquet, and blessing ceremony.
Upcoming Term Milestones
Term II Boarders Reporting & Orientation
Annual Parents Visitation & Academic Review
What Our Parents, Students & Alumni Say
Real experiences and transformative academic journeys from the Best Secondary School community in Kampala, Uganda.
“Dramatic Academic Turnaround & Discipline”
“When my son joined Best Secondary School in S.2 from his previous school, he was struggling with Mathematics and Chemistry. The remedial sessions and close teacher follow-up transformed his confidence. In his recent Mock UNEB exams, he scored Aggregate 12 (Division 1). I recommend Best Secondary School to every parent.”
Mrs. Harriet Nabakooza
Parent of S.4 Candidate (Day Scholar)
Kajjansi / Nakawuka Corridor
“Unmatched Security, Clean Hostels & Balanced Diet”
“As an engineer working in Kampala, security and student safety are my number one criteria. Best Secondary School’s 24/7 security, attentive matrons, and reliable solar backup gave me total peace of mind. The science laboratories are well-equipped for UNEB practicals.”
Eng. Patrick Mukasa
Parent of S.5 PCM Boarding Student
Kampala Central
“Caring Mentorship & Zero-Bullying Environment”
“Both of my daughters are in the boarding section. What sets Best Secondary School apart is the family-like care from the administration. There is zero tolerance for bullying, the food is wholesome, and their spiritual character is nurtured weekly.”
Mr. David Ssemwogerere
Parent of S.1 & S.3 Daughters (Boarding)
Kampala / Diaspora Parent
“Cutting-Edge Laboratories & Practical Innovation”
“Joining Best Secondary School in S.5 opened horizons I never anticipated. Our physics laboratory and high-speed ICT center gave me the tools to design a solar automation prototype for the school science exhibition, all while maintaining top grades in UNEB Mocks. The teachers treat us with genuine mentorship and respect.”
Trevor Mukasa
Head Boy • S.6 Science (PCM/ICT)
Senior Six Candidate • Boarding Scholar
“From Fearing Chemistry to Biomedical Ambitions”
“Before transferring to Best Secondary School, science subjects were intimidating. Here, our teachers conduct practical experiments every single week. They patiently explain difficult topics until every student grasps them. In our recent joint Wakiso Mock exams, I achieved Aggregate 11 with D1 in Chemistry.”
Joan Nambi
S.4 Candidate • Science Scholar
Senior Four • Day Scholar (Kampala)
“Disciplined Boarding Life & Thriving in Sports”
“Boarding life at Best Secondary School is warm, disciplined, and organized. We have structured prep hours, clean dorms with constant solar power, and nutritious meals. As football captain, the administration gave our team the training gear and field access we needed to win our zonal championship.”
Brian Ssenyonga
S.3 Student • Football Team Captain
Senior Three • Boarding Section
“Empowering Young Women with Public Speaking & Poise”
“Best Secondary School actively fosters student voice and critical thinking. Through our Debate and Public Speaking Club, I learned to present research clearly and speak before hundreds with confidence. The balance between rigorous biology studies and leadership training has shaped who I am.”
Patricia Kemigisha
S.5 BCM • National Debate Finalist
Senior Five • Boarding Section
“Solid Science Foundation for Medicine”
“I studied PCB/Sub-Maths at Best Secondary School and scored 19 points in UACE. The dedication of our Biology and Chemistry teachers prepared me to excel in Medical School. Best Secondary School taught me resilience, spiritual prayer, and hard work.”
Dr. Rebecca Namubiru
Alumna (Class of 2021) • MBChB Graduate
Makerere University College of Health Sciences
“Early ICT Immersion That Launched My Career”
“My coding journey began in the Best Secondary School computer lab in S.3. Our ICT teachers encouraged us to explore software beyond the UNEB syllabus. Today, as a software engineer building financial systems, I credit Best Secondary School for instilling analytical problem-solving and curiosity.”
Mr. Allan Kato
Alumnus (Class of 2020) • Software Engineer
Tech Innovator & Lead Dev, Kampala
Experience the Difference in Person
We warmly welcome parents and prospective students to tour our classrooms, science laboratories, and serene boarding hostels. Located in Kampala, Uganda, offering a secure, world-class educational home for your child.