About SchoolFinder UG

A free, public platform helping Ugandan families make informed school choices using transparent, data-driven school assessments.

Our Mission

Every Ugandan child deserves access to quality education. SchoolFinder Uganda aggregates and presents school performance data from the Ministry of Education and Sports, UNEB exam results, and school infrastructure surveys to help parents, guardians, and policymakers make evidence-based decisions.

We believe transparency in education data drives accountability and improvement. By making school performance information publicly accessible, we aim to encourage schools to strive for excellence across all dimensions of quality education.

Scoring Methodology

Each school receives a Composite Score out of 100, calculated from five weighted dimensions. The score reflects a holistic view of school quality beyond just exam results.

Academic Performance

35% weight

Based on exam pass rates, Division 1 rates, and performance trends over 5 years.

  • National exam pass rate (PLE/UCE/UACE)
  • Division 1 candidate percentage
  • Year-on-year improvement trend

Teacher Quality

20% weight

Measures teacher availability and qualifications relative to student population.

  • Teacher-to-pupil ratio (ideal: 1:30)
  • Percentage of qualified/trained teachers
  • Gender balance among teaching staff

Infrastructure

20% weight

Evaluates physical learning environment including buildings, labs, and utilities.

  • Library, computer lab, science lab availability
  • Electricity and clean water access
  • Classroom condition ratio

Student Welfare

15% weight

Looks at student wellbeing, sanitation, feeding programs, and retention.

  • School feeding program availability
  • Latrine-to-pupil ratio
  • Dropout and completion rates

Inclusivity

10% weight

Rewards schools that maintain gender balance and include students with disabilities.

  • Male-to-female student ratio
  • Enrollment of students with disabilities
  • Equitable access and participation

Grade Scale

Score RangeGradePerformance Level
90–100A+Outstanding
80–89AExcellent
70–79B+Very Good
60–69BGood
50–59CAverage
Below 50DNeeds Improvement

Data Sources

Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB)
PLE, UCE, and UACE exam results and division distributions
Ministry of Education and Sports
EMIS (Education Management Information System) school database
District Education Offices
School infrastructure inspections and teacher deployment data
School Annual Reports
Enrollment figures, fee structures, and facility inventories

Important Disclaimer

The data on SchoolFinder Uganda is for informational purposes only. While we strive for accuracy, school performance and conditions change frequently. We recommend verifying critical information directly with schools before making enrollment decisions. Scores are computed algorithmically and should be considered as one input among many in your school selection process.