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About Holy Cross Lake View
A Catholic secondary school on Wanyange Hill, near Jinja, sponsored by the Congregation of Holy Cross. We bring together academic excellence, faith formation, leadership and service to others.
- 1993 Founded on Wanyange Hill
- 1,500+ Students
- 98% UCE pass rate
- 95% UACE success
- 20+ Clubs and sports
Who we are
Academic distinction, rooted in faith
Rigorous scholarship meets faith formation and service on our hilltop campus in Wanyange.
At Holy Cross Lake View, students pursue demanding academics, thrive in a close and caring community, and engage with Jinja and beyond. We are consistently ranked among Uganda’s strongest secondary schools for UNEB results, a testament to a student-first approach and a learning environment that sparks discovery, creativity and purpose.
What guides us
Our ethos
Mission
To provide holistic, quality education rooted in the Catholic faith and the Holy Cross charism, forming servant leaders who transform society.
Vision
A centre of excellence that forms morally upright, intellectually competent and socially responsible citizens for Uganda and the world.
Our motto
Per Scientiam Ad Serviendum
Education for Service
Our motto reflects the Holy Cross commitment to education as a way of serving God and neighbour.
- Faith
- Compassion
- Excellence
- Community
- Integrity
- Service
Educators in the Faith. The Cross, our only hope.
Read our full mission and vision
Learning
Academics and innovation
We follow Uganda’s national curriculum and post consistently strong UNEB results at both O-Level and A-Level.
Senior 1 to 4
O-Level
- Mathematics
- English
- Sciences
- Geography
- History
- Agriculture
- Computer Science
- Fine Art
- Religious Education
Senior 5 and 6
A-Level combinations
- PCM Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics
- PCB Physics, Chemistry, Biology
- PEM Physics, Economics, Mathematics
- HEG History, Economics, Geography
- DEG Divinity, Economics, Geography
- BAM Biology, Agriculture, Mathematics
Science and innovation
Eight science laboratories, computer labs and a strong record at national science exhibitions. The school also hosts the national offices of the Association of Biology Educators (ABE). Recent student projects include:
- Smart dustbins
- Solar concentrators
- Vacuum cleaners
- Mushroom production
- Agricultural technologies
Faith and service
A school that prays and serves
Faith is woven through daily life at Lake View: in the liturgy and prayer that shape our days, in retreats and campus ministry, and in service to the community around us. Our patron, St. Andre Bessette, C.S.C., reminds us that great things grow from humble service.
Liturgy and prayer Campus ministry Retreats Christian service
Leadership
A word from our Headteacher
Welcome to Holy Cross Lake View Secondary School, a home far away from home. We are the leading centre of excellence, innovation and creativity.
Rev. Fr. Prosper M. Atukwatse, C.S.C. Headteacher
Headteacher’s office School administration Board of directors
Since 1993
Our story
Lake View began with a community meeting in Bugembe, one classroom and fifty-one students. Fr. Robert Hesse, C.S.C. and Br. Paul Kasande, C.S.C. rallied local families to build a school within their reach, and within three years it stood among the best fifty schools in Uganda.
- 1992 Bugembe community rallies support
- 1993 School opens with 51 students
- 1996 Among Uganda’s best fifty schools
- 2020 Silver Jubilee Complex completed
Join us
Admissions
We admit students into Senior One and Senior Five, and into other classes when places are available. Apply online or contact our admissions office to learn more.