Ntare School is a residential all-boys' secondary school located in

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, Mbarara District, south western

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. It was founded in 1956 by a Scottish educator named William Crichton.

Location

The school is approximately , by road, north of the central business district of Mbarara, the largest city (2014 population: 195,013), in the Western Region. The school campus is approximately , by road, west of

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, Uganda's capital and largest city. The coordinates of the school are 0°36'10.0"S, 30°39'11.0"E (Latitude:-0.602778; Longitude:30.653056). The school is situated on the convex slope of Ntare hill at an elevation of , above sea level.

Reputation

Ntare School is one of the most prestigious schools in Uganda due to its history, reputation, excellent academic performance, and dominance in sports. Ntare School also boasts of an Alumni Soccer League the Ntare Lions League which runs every sunday.

Houses of residence

Former Headmasters

Source: Mr. William Crichton - Founding Headmaster 1956 to 1971 Mr. Brian Remmer - 1971 to 1977 Mr. Jed Bangizi - 1977 to 1982 Mr. Gumisiriza G.L. - 1983 to 1985 Mr. H.H Mehangye - 1985 to 1987 Mr. Francis Kairagi - 1987 to 1990 Mr. Eric Kansiime - 1990 - 1991 Mr. Stephen Kamuhanda - 1991 to 2002 Mr. Humphrey Ahimbisibwe - 2003 to 2012 Mr. Turyagyenda Jimmy - 2013 up-2023 Mr. Rwampororo Saul- 2023- up to date

Notable alumni

Politicians

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* Patrick Mazimhaka

Academics

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Judges

* Amos Twinomujuni *

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Lawyers

* Francis K. Butagira

Writers

* Tumusiime Rushedge * Arthur Gakwandi *

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Others

* Allan Toniks * Bemanya Twebaze, Lawyer; former Registrar General Uganda Registration Services Bureau; Director General at Africa Regional Intellectual Property Organisation (ARIPO) * Ron Kawamara * BetaBeta of the beta clothing plug;

References

External links

Schoolnet Uganda Listing
{{DEFAULTSORT:Ntare School Boarding schools in Uganda Boys' schools in Uganda Educational institutions established in 1956 1956 establishments in Uganda Mbarara District