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At Gombe, we are steadfast in our commitment to nurturing academic excellence, integrity, and leadership in every student.
It is with great joy and pride that I welcome you to the 2025 academic year at Gombe Secondary School! Whether you are joining us for the first time or returning to continue your journey, I am thrilled to embark on this year of growth, discovery, and achievement together.
At Gombe, we are steadfast in our commitment to nurturing academic excellence, integrity, and leadership in every student. Our school’s rich history and tradition of excellence are built on a foundation of holistic education—where classroom learning, extracurricular pursuits, and character development go hand in hand. This year, we celebrate the remarkable success of our 2024 candidates , who achieved a 98% pass rate in national examinations, a testament to the dedication of our students and staff
Baladinza Kibaze
This curriculum prepares students for national exams and future careers. Gombe SS’s rigorous implementation ensures alignment with Uganda’s educational goals.
True education extends beyond textbooks. Our diverse co-curricular foster creativity, teamwork, and leadership, empowering students to discover their passions.
Gombe SS is one of the oldest schools in Uganda, founded in 1924. It has a long and storied history of academic excellence and has produced many prominent alumni who have excelled in various fields including politics, law, medicine, and academia.
The school opened in 1955 as a junior secondary school and among the events that took place on that ceremony was planting a tree as a monument by the Kabaka of Buganda, Sir Muteesa 11. That tree is still visible as you enter through the main gate in front of the Mosque.
Gombe secondary School is located in Gombe Town Council, Butambala County, Butambala District.
The school consistently ranks among the top-performing schools in the national examinations ( UCE and- UACE).
A growing trend is for ordinary secondary schools (like Gombe SS) to introduce practical skills subjects (e.g., basic computing, carpentry, tailoring) accredited by DIT to make students more employable
This curriculum prepares students for national exams and future careers. Gombe SS’s rigorous implementation ensures alignment with Uganda’s educational goals.
The students enjoy the-art facilities to meet the needs,beautiful and comfortable learning environment.The school’s academic infrastructure is designed to promote excellence, especially in sciences and vocational skills:
Gombe Secondary School places a significant emphasis on co-curricular activities, viewing them as a vital component of holistic education. The school’s facilities and strong tradition in sports have contributed to its success at district, regional, and even national levels.
we repair our relationship with Allah, He repairs everything for us. Gombe Secondary School’s religious identity is defined by its Muslim foundation and its commitment to interfaith education.
Gombe Secondary School has introduced practical skills teaching in four trades, namely Computer applications (ICT), Bakery and Pastry, Commercial artefacts and farming. In line with the Uganda Ministry of Education program, a learner is introduced to all the four trades in Senior one, then he/she chooses one in which they are examined in Senior three and issued with a certificate by the Directorate of Industrial Training (DIT).
This arms the learners with practical skills which enable them to employ themselves at any time instead of waiting at home for possible hiring by employers and yet jobs in public and private institutions are not enough for all candidates.
The Directorate of Industrial Training (DIT) plays a crucial role at Gombe Secondary School by assessing and certifying the practical skills acquired by students under the new Lower Secondary Curriculum (LSC) in Uganda.
Gombe SS is one of the oldest schools in Uganda, founded in 1955. It has a long and storied history of academic excellence and has produced many prominent alumni who have excelled in various fields including politics, law, medicine, and academia.
The administration is supported by a large number of teaching staff (over 100 teachers have been previously reported) and non-teaching support staff.
Gombe Secondary School is dedicated to fostering responsible, self-reliant, and morally upright citizens through its student leadership structure, which is a key component of the school’s commitment to discipline and holistic education. The school encourages students to assume leadership roles early to develop character, responsibility, and service-oriented values.
Gombe SS is one of the oldest schools in Uganda, founded in 1955. It has a long and storied history of academic excellence and has produced many prominent alumni who have excelled in various fields including politics, law, medicine, and academia.
The alumni of Gombe Secondary School (Gombe SS) in Uganda, often referred to as Old Gombeans or the Gombe SS Old Students Association (GSSOSA), are an active and vital part of the school community.
