MICHAEL N
Headteachers in Ntungamo District have called on the government and the Ministry of Education and Sports to strengthen the implementation of the New Curriculum in schools, following the release of the 2025 Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) results, which show a marked improvement compared to the 2024 performance of New Curriculum pioneers.
At Ntungamo High School, all 293 candidates who sat for the 2025 UCE achieved a first-class result, with grades ranging from A to C, and no failures recorded. Speaking to the press, Headteacher Wilson Byamukama highlighted the improvement over the previous year’s results and encouraged parents and guardians to guide students in selecting subjects that demonstrated high performance.
Byamukama emphasized that the New Curriculum, with its practical and skills-based approach, has significantly enhanced learners’ abilities both inside and outside the classroom. He further urged the government to provide schools with adequate textbooks and learning materials, as many institutions are still relying on resources aligned with the old curriculum. He attributed the excellent performance at Ntungamo High School to extensive teacher training and mastery of the New Curriculum teaching methods.
Similarly, Kyamate Senior Secondary School, a government institution in Ntungamo Municipality, reported outstanding results. All 349 students who sat for the exams attained first-class results. Deputy Headteacher Esther Nabaasa noted that the New Curriculum’s inclusion of project and practical work has positively impacted learning. She called on the government to recruit more teachers for public schools and to strengthen the A-Level syllabus by providing adequate textbooks and learning resources.
At Rubaare Senior Secondary School, all 257 candidates excelled in the 2025 UCE. Headmistress Monic Atukunda reported that students achieved 77 As, 658 Bs, 1,688 Cs, and 136 Ds. Atukunda attributed this success to hard work, unity, and the school’s commitment to mastering New Curriculum teaching techniques. She also highlighted challenges faced by schools, including insufficient teaching and reading materials, urging the government to address these gaps to support the ongoing curriculum reforms.
The improved results across these schools in Ntungamo District underscore the positive impact of the New Curriculum, while also highlighting the need for additional support from the government and Ministry of Education and Sports to ensure sustainable quality education at both O-Level and A-Level.
