Do Boys Study Better When Alone? What does UCE 2023 say?
The release of the Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) 2023 Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) results marked a significant milestone in the country's education sector. With an impressive 95.9% of learners achieving grades enabling them to progress to the post-UCE level, this accomplishment underscores the dedication of students, educators, and policymakers in advancing education quality nationwide, as highlighted by Mr. Dan Odongo, the UNEB Executive Director.
Furthermore, the rise in candidate participation, with 364,469 students sitting for the 2023 examination, reflects a growing commitment to education and efforts to expand access to secondary schooling across Uganda.
In the context of ongoing discussions about educational effectiveness, the debate surrounding single-gender education has garnered attention. Advocates argue that such settings cater to gender-specific learning styles and eliminate distractions, potentially leading to improved academic performance. However, the reality is multifaceted, and empirical evidence is required to draw informed conclusions.
While some studies suggest modest improvements in certain academic areas, particularly in subjects associated with gender stereotypes, others caution against overstating the benefits of single-gender education. Factors such as teacher quality, school resources, and student demographics play significant roles in determining academic performance, irrespective of classroom composition.
To explore this issue further, let's analyze the performance data from various schools based on the UCE 2023 results, focusing specifically on boys-only schools. Here are the top-performing boys-only schools:
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|
Pos |
School |
District |
DIV1 |
DIV2 |
DIV3 |
DIV4 |
|
1 |
Bukalasa Minor Seminary |
Kalungu |
53 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
2 |
Light Academy Secondary School |
Wakiso |
80 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
3 |
St.Marys College,Kisubi |
Wakiso |
279 |
5 |
1 |
0 |
|
4 |
Namilyango College |
Mukono |
223 |
6 |
0 |
0 |
|
5 |
Sacred Heart Seminary,Mubende |
Mubende |
26 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
|
6 |
St.Henrys College,Kitovu |
Masaka |
210 |
4 |
0 |
0 |
|
7 |
Kisubi Seminary |
Wakiso |
59 |
3 |
0 |
0 |
|
8 |
St.Pauls Seminary,Kabale |
Kabale |
63 |
4 |
0 |
0 |
|
9 |
Kitabi Seminary |
Bushenyi |
66 |
6 |
0 |
0 |
|
10 |
St.Charles Lwanga Seminary |
Rukungiri |
47 |
5 |
0 |
0 |
|
11 |
St.Josephs Vocational School,Mbarara |
Mbarara |
101 |
13 |
0 |
0 |
|
12 |
St.Josephs Seminary,Nyenga |
Buikwe |
52 |
6 |
1 |
0 |
|
13 |
Ntare School |
Mbarara |
313 |
42 |
1 |
0 |
|
14 |
St.Gonzaga Minor Seminary,Iganga |
Iganga |
14 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
|
15 |
St.Josephs College,Layibi |
Gulu |
99 |
21 |
2 |
0 |
|
16 |
St.Kaggwa Bushenyi High School |
Bushenyi |
96 |
24 |
0 |
1 |
|
17 |
Jinja College |
Jinja |
183 |
48 |
3 |
0 |
|
18 |
St.Leos College,Kyegobe |
Kabarole |
25 |
8 |
0 |
0 |
|
19 |
St.John Evangelist Seminary |
Kasese |
21 |
6 |
1 |
0 |
|
20 |
Kiira College,Butiki |
Jinja |
137 |
49 |
5 |
0 |
|
21 |
St.Josephs College,Ombaci |
Arua |
70 |
25 |
1 |
1 |
|
22 |
St.Daniel Comboni College,Nebbi |
Nebbi |
29 |
22 |
0 |
0 |
|
23 |
Dr.Obote College,Boroboro |
Lira |
93 |
40 |
8 |
2 |
|
24 |
St.Adrian Seminary,Rubanda |
Rubanda |
29 |
14 |
3 |
0 |
|
25 |
St.Charles Lwanga Kitabi Vocational Ss |
Bushenyi |
83 |
42 |
8 |
2 |
|
26 |
Duces High School,Kabale |
Kabale |
14 |
4 |
3 |
0 |
|
27 |
St.Peters College,Tororo |
Tororo |
79 |
54 |
13 |
1 |
|
28 |
Muntuyera High School,Kitunga |
Ntungamo |
71 |
39 |
13 |
2 |
|
29 |
Ibanda Secondary School |
Ibanda |
63 |
38 |
12 |
2 |
|
30 |
St.Augustine Minor Seminary,Rwera |
Ntungamo |
33 |
23 |
4 |
2 |
|
31 |
St.Josephs Seminary,Aboke |
Kole |
22 |
22 |
2 |
1 |
|
32 |
Teso College,Aloet |
Soroti |
160 |
83 |
29 |
12 |
|
33 |
St.John Bosco Seminary,Hoima |
Hoima |
22 |
16 |
5 |
1 |
|
34 |
Sacred Heart Kiteredde Secondary School |
Kyotera |
37 |
12 |
10 |
3 |
|
35 |
Turkish Light Secondary School |
Wakiso |
19 |
23 |
4 |
3 |
|
36 |
St.Peters Seminary,Madera |
Soroti |
6 |
12 |
3 |
0 |
|
37 |
Lacor Seminary |
Amuru |
10 |
17 |
3 |
3 |
|
38 |
Sts.Peter & Paul Seminary,Arua |
Arua |
12 |
17 |
7 |
2 |
|
39 |
Bishop Angelo Negri College,Gulu |
Gulu |
19 |
47 |
11 |
4 |
|
40 |
Kabalega Secondary School |
Masindi |
28 |
29 |
15 |
7 |
|
41 |
Nagongera Seminary |
Tororo |
19 |
18 |
8 |
6 |
|
42 |
Archbishop Orombi Comp. Secondary School |
Lira |
6 |
7 |
6 |
2 |
|
43 |
Nganwa High School |
Sheema |
19 |
21 |
13 |
10 |
|
44 |
Comboni College,Lira |
Lira |
22 |
50 |
29 |
11 |
|
45 |
Lango College,Lira |
Lira |
19 |
67 |
38 |
25 |
|
46 |
Ibun Baz Boys Secondary School |
Iganga |
16 |
18 |
21 |
15 |
|
47 |
St.Charles Lwanga Ss,Koboko |
Koboko |
11 |
32 |
31 |
15 |
|
48 |
Kigezi College,Butobere |
Kabale |
4 |
10 |
11 |
9 |
|
49 |
Bukedi College,Kachonga |
Butaleja |
3 |
17 |
13 |
11 |
|
50 |
Nakaswa Secondary School |
Mukono |
4 |
14 |
12 |
14 |
|
51 |
Makobore High School |
Rukungiri |
2 |
4 |
6 |
6 |
|
52 |
Mutolere Secondary School |
Kisoro |
4 |
14 |
12 |
33 |