Kamwenge District has recorded improved performance in the 2026 district mock examinations, with 730 candidates attaining Division One compared to 565 candidates in the 2025 mock examinations.
The results were released at the district headquarters by the District Inspector of Schools for Kamwenge, Niwagaba Edison, together with other education officials.
According to the results, 730 candidates were in Division One, while 2,082 attained Division Two. A total of 272 candidates were in Division Three, 1,498 in Division Four, 1,224 were ungraded, and 93 candidates were placed in Division X.
Among government schools, Rwengobe Primary School emerged as the best-performing school, with 33 candidates in Division One and 55 in Division Two.
Kakinga Primary School followed with 12 candidates in Division One and 20 in Division Two.
Kamwenge Primary School ranked third, recording 23 candidates in Division One, 37 in Division Four and one in Division Three. Kamwenge Railways Primary School had 31 candidates in Division One, 62 in Division Two and one in Division Three.
Among private schools, Oxford Modern School Biguli emerged as the best performer, with all 72 candidates attaining Division One.
Kamwenge Modern School came second, with all 25 candidates attaining Division One, while Prime Preparatory School followed in third position, with all 74 candidates in Division One.
Top Care Nursery and Primary School in Rugonjo also performed strongly, recording 28 candidates in Division One and seven in Division Two.
The Kamwenge District Education Officer, Steven Barinitwe, cautioned schools against examination malpractice, warning that cheating could negatively affect learners’ future academic performance and careers.
Meanwhile, Kamwenge District LCV Chairperson Joseph Karungi challenged head teachers to work harder and increase the number of candidates attaining Division One from hundreds to at least 1,000 in the forthcoming Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE).
The district education authorities say the improvement in the 2026 mock examination results is an indication that schools are making progress, while calling for continued efforts to further improve academic performance.