Education with discipline since the 1960s

For more than sixty years, Mbale High School has shaped disciplined, confident learners who come to us from every part of Uganda. We combine strong values with solid academics to prepare students for life beyond school.

About the school

Now admitting O and A level students

We offer affordable, quality secondary education in both sciences and arts, with a place for learners from every part of Uganda. Whether your child is joining O level or advancing to A level, there is a home for them here.

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Real results, growing every year

Our students keep earning more Result One and Result Two grades in national examinations, year after year. Behind those results are committed teachers and a school that takes learning seriously.

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Headteacher's Desk

“Building character and empowering minds.

Welcome to Mbale High School. I have led this school since 2018. Over the years, we made guidance and counselling the centre of how the school is run, and the change has been real.

What I want for our students is straightforward. I want them to leave here able to think for themselves, earn an honest living, and treat other people with respect. We are an old school with a long history in this region, and the learners sitting in our classrooms today are what keep me at work.

Mr. Wambalo Stephen Headteacher

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Why Mbale High School?

We have educated children from Mbale and the districts around it since the 1960s. Here are a few reasons families keep choosing us.

More than sixty years in the region

We opened in the 1960s and have taught generations of learners from Mbale, Bududa, Manafwa, Sironko and Namisindwa. Parents send us their children because they know us.

A calm school where learning happens

Strong guidance and counselling keeps the school settled and focused, so teachers can teach and students can concentrate on their work.

Sciences, arts and your own language

We run a full O and A level curriculum across sciences and arts, and we keep Lumasaba on the timetable so children stay connected to where they come from.

Open to every family

As a government aided school supporting USE and UPOLET, we make quality secondary education affordable for families across all income levels.

Results that keep improving

Our UCE performance has grown stronger in recent years, with more learners earning Division One and Division Two grades.

More than just lessons

Football, athletics, debate and a range of clubs give students the chance to lead, compete and build confidence outside the classroom.

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O-Level Curriculum

S1 to S4. Core focus on sciences, humanities, mathematics, and vocational electives under the new Lower Secondary Curriculum guidelines.

O-Level details

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A-Level Combinations

S5 to S6. Advanced specialties in PCM, PCB, BCM, HEG, and DEG, supported by four modern chemistry and biology laboratories.

A-Level details

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Boarding & Houses

Highly secure separate dorm camps for boys and girls, hosted under Elgon, Wanale, Sipi, and Manafwa house communities.

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News & Updates

Recent events around campus.

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10 June 2026

Wanale wins 2026 inter house Kadodi drumming

Wanale took top prize after a brilliant and highly energetic traditional performance in front of three hundred visitors.

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28 May 2026

New ICT laboratory breaks ground

A new 60-machine ICT laboratory block has broken ground, supported fully by the Mbale Old Students Association.

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18 May 2026

Release of Term 1 parent report cards

All reports have been dispatched. Parents can log in directly using our school parent portal code parameters.

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E-Learning & Records

Instant portal access for students and parents.

Download holiday homework package folders, print school bulletins, view full fees history, and review term report cards directly online.

Go to Student Portal Parent Portal

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