EDITOR
St. Geralds’ Secondary School Nyakibale has registered an exceptional performance in the 2025 Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) examinations released by the Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB), posting a remarkable 98% Grade 1 achievement.
All 102 candidates who sat for the exams successfully passed, reflecting a 100% pass rate. Impressively, 100 students attained Grade 1, the highest category, while only two candidates received Grade 4. No candidates scored Grades 2, 3, 7, or 9, and the school recorded zero absentees and no withheld results, underlining an impeccable examination record.
Performance was consistent across genders, with 53 boys and 49 girls sitting the examinations. This balance demonstrates the school’s commitment to academic excellence and equal opportunities for all learners.
Several students excelled across Sciences, Humanities, and Languages, highlighting the effectiveness of the school’s teaching strategies under the new Lower Secondary Curriculum framework.
School administrators attribute the success to disciplined learners, dedicated teachers, and supportive parents, reinforcing St. Geralds’ Secondary School Nyakibale’s reputation as a leading historical institution in Rukungiri District.
Under the UNEB grading system, Grade 1 represents excellent performance, showing mastery of subject content. Grade 2 indicates good performance, while Grade 3 denotes satisfactory understanding. Higher grades, including Grade 4 and above, signal areas where students need further improvement. The school’s results demonstrate nearly universal mastery of subjects, a rare achievement in the national examinations.
