Girls have topped English in the 2025 PLE results, according to UNEB’s Friday release. Boys, however, led in Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies. This shows a clear subject-based gender divide in primary performance.
Overall, more pupils passed in Division One. The number rose to 91,990—up by 7,689 from 2024. Most candidates scored between aggregates 11 and 30. Aggregate 22 was the most common result.
A record 817,883 candidates sat for the exam. That’s up from 797,444 in 2024. Notably, girls made up 52.4% of test-takers. Boys accounted for 47.6%.
This trend continues from 2024, when girls were 52.5% of candidates. Experts believe better access and stronger support for girls are driving this shift.
The numbers confirm it: 428,324 girls registered, compared to 389,469 boys. More girls are now completing primary school—a promising sign for Uganda’s future.
Inclusion also grew. UNEB registered 3,636 learners with Special Needs. That’s a 9.3% increase from last year. Greater awareness in schools helped drive this rise.
Among these students, 51.7% were male and 48.3% female. Additionally, 61 candidates took the exam from Luzira Prison. Another 40 wrote from Mbarara Main Prison.
The 2025 PLE ran on November 3–4 under the theme: “Embracing security and holistic assessment of learners in a dynamic environment.”
Heavy rains and damaged roads challenged some areas. Still, local governments and UNEB monitors ensured exams went ahead. “Heroic efforts made success possible,” said Executive Director Dan N. Odongo.
Results are now available online via the UNEB Centre Portal. District officers can collect printed copies from Ntinda starting February 2, 2026.
Parents and pupils can also get results by SMS. Just text PLE <space> IndexNumber to 6600 on MTN or Airtel. Results arrive instantly if the format is correct.
UNEB urges school heads to check result lists carefully. They should report any errors—like wrong names or birth dates—without delay.
Odongo closed with a blessing: “May God bless the President, Mama Janet Museveni, the Ministry of Education, UNEB, Parliament, and Uganda.”
In short, the 2025 PLE results show progress. Girls are leading in language. Boys dominate STEM subjects. More children are passing. And inclusion is expanding. Together, these trends point to a stronger, fairer education system in Uganda.
