Rubirizi, Uganda – Rubirizi District has released the 2025 Primary Leaving Examination (PLE) mock results, a significant milestone in the academic calendar. The ceremony was held at the District Council Hall, attended by the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), LC5 Chairperson, Education Department officials, head teachers, and other stakeholders.
Madam Kyomugisha Mary, Inspector of Schools, commended the smooth conduct of the mock examinations, attributing the success to proper setting, supervision, and fair marking. According to the results, 2,863 candidates sat for the exams across 54 PLE centers, with a breakdown of:
– 188 candidates in Division One
– 842 candidates in Division Two
– 507 candidates in Division Three
– 725 candidates in Division Four
– 540 candidates in Division U
– 15 candidates in Division X
The results show a slight improvement compared to last year, with government schools performing better than private schools. Busingye Memorial Primary School led with 91.7%, followed by Buhinda Primary School with 24.2%. Among private schools, Rugazi Parents Primary School topped with 23.5%, followed by Katerera Junior School with 22.9%.
Call to Action for Struggling Schools:
Mr. Tumisiime Geoffrey, Senior Education Officer, summoned head teachers of schools with high numbers of candidates in grades U and X to a meeting to discuss strategies for improvement. He emphasized that the mock exams aim to guide teachers, parents, and learners in preparing for the final PLE examinations.
Stakeholder Insights:
Mr. Aguba Sylvester, LC5 Chairperson, urged teachers to remain professional and committed, highlighting issues like school dropouts, malpractices, and absenteeism that contribute to poor performance. Mr. Muhumuza Stivin, head teacher of Karagara Primary School, appealed to parents to collaborate with school authorities to fight school dropouts and absenteeism, stressing that this will improve education quality in Rubirizi.
Written By: Tugume Muzafaru
