Education in Alebtong District: District Education Profile, School Directory & Digital Learning
Alebtong District is an administrative and educational service hub in the Lango Sub-region of Northern Uganda. Established in 2010 out of the greater Lira District, its administrative headquarters are located in Alebtong Town Council. The district borders Otuke District to the north, Amuria District to the east, Dokolo District to the south, and Lira District to the west, covering an approximate geographic area of 1,528 square kilometres.
According to the 2024 National Population and Housing Census, Alebtong District is home to 283,509 people (127,112 males and 156,397 females) across 59,384 households, with an average household size of 4.7 persons. The population is youth-dense, with 138,110 residents aged 0–17 years, including 52,009 children aged 6–12 and 43,864 adolescents aged 13–18. However, significant educational access gaps persist: 14,489 primary-age children (6–12 years) and 12,958 secondary-age adolescents (13–17 years) remain out of school, alongside 17,412 children aged 3–5 lacking access to Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE).
KAWA Uganda works in close alignment with the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), Mr. Abdulnoor Mbaagwa Muwonge, the District Education Officer (DEO), Mr. Moses Agel, and the District Local Council V Leadership to bridge infrastructure, digital access, and quality gaps across Alebtong. Through KAWA Connect offline content servers, teacher Continuous Professional Development (CPD), computer laboratory sustainability systems, and secondary school ICT Clubs, KAWA delivers scalable, curriculum-aligned educational technology across the district.
Economic Profile, Administrative Structure & Digital Environment
Administrative Organisation
Alebtong is divided into two counties: Ajuri County (population 155,835) and Moroto County, spanning 14 lower local government units:
- Ajuri County: Abako, Adwir, Amugu, Amugu Town Council, Angetta, Awei, and Omoro.
- Moroto County: Abia, Akura, Alebtong Town Council, Aloi, Aloi Town Council, Apala, and Apala Town Council.
Agro-Enterprise & Trade
The local economy centers on smallholder agriculture, with a high concentration in the oilseed value chain (sunflower, simsim, soybean, and groundnuts), supported by the UGX 570 million oilseed processing facility in Apala Sub-county. Of 1,301 licensed commercial enterprises, 65.9% are engaged in trade, providing opportunities to contextualize STEM, mathematics, and entrepreneurship learning through real-world rural commerce.
Digital Environment & Offline Infrastructure
Out of 59,384 households in Alebtong, only 868 own a computer, 617 access grid electricity, and 25,270 rely on radios as their primary information medium. Because public broadband is largely unavailable, KAWA Connect offline micro-servers and solar-powered computer laboratories offer a practical solution to deliver interactive textbooks, video lessons, and examination resources to off-grid schools at zero recurring data cost.
2024 PLE Examination Performance
In the 2024 Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE), Alebtong registered 3,997 candidates, of whom 3,946 sat the examination, with 3,061 passing (overall pass rate of 77.6% and performance index of 45%). Improving teacher deployment, classroom seating, and digital science and mathematics resources remain central to raising performance benchmarks across rural primary schools.
Institutional Summary (UBOS Baseline Education Census 2025)
The Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) Baseline Education Census 2025 records a total of 332 educational institutions operating across Alebtong District:
| Education Level | Public / Government | Private | Total Institutions | Learner Enrolment | Teaching Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-Primary (ECCE) | 19 | 116 | 135 | 8,124 (4,026 Boys | 4,098 Girls) | — |
| Primary Education | 77 | 100 | 177 | 45,943 (23,078 Boys | 22,865 Girls) | 1,238 (Pupil-Teacher Ratio: 37:1) |
| Secondary Education | 9 | 4 | 13 | 3,265 (1,614 Boys | 1,651 Girls) | 124 (Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1) |
| Non-Tertiary / TVET | 2 | 5 | 7 | 606 (396 Males | 210 Females) | — |
| Total Institutions | 107 | 225 | 332 | 57,938 | 1,362+ |
Directory of Secondary Schools in Alebtong District
The following government-aided, seed, and registered private secondary institutions constitute the secondary education network in Alebtong District:
| No. | Secondary School Name | Ownership / Funding Status | Location (County / Sub-county) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abia Seed Secondary School | Government-Aided (Mixed Day) | Moroto County / Abia Sub-county |
| 2 | Adwir Seed Secondary School | Government Seed (UgIFT) | Ajuri County / Adwir Sub-county |
| 3 | Akii Bua Comprehensive Secondary School | Government-Aided | Moroto County |
| 4 | Akura Secondary School | Government-Aided | Moroto County / Akura Sub-county |
| 5 | Alebtong Comprehensive Secondary School | Private / Community | Moroto County / Alebtong Town Council |
| 6 | Aloi Secondary School | Government-Aided | Moroto County / Aloi Sub-county |
| 7 | Amugu Secondary School | Government-Aided | Ajuri County / Amugu Sub-county |
| 8 | Angetta Seed Secondary School | Government Seed (UgIFT) | Ajuri County / Angetta Sub-county |
| 9 | Apala Secondary School | Government-Aided | Moroto County / Apala Sub-county |
| 10 | Awei Seed Secondary School | Government Seed | Ajuri County / Awei Sub-county |
| 11 | Fatima Aloi Comprehensive Girls SS | Government-Aided (Girls’ Boarding) | Moroto County / Aloi Town Council |
| 12 | Omoro Secondary School | Government-Aided | Ajuri County / Omoro Sub-county |
| 13 | St. Theresa Girls Secondary School | Government-Aided | Moroto County |
| 14 | The Olive Branch High School | Private (UNEB Centre) | Alebtong District |
Note: Institutional status reflects the Ministry of Education and Sports master register and the Alebtong District FY 2025/26 approved budget estimates.
Technical, Vocational & Higher Education Institutions
Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) plays an important role in equipping youth with practical skills in construction, agriculture, mechanics, and carpentry:
Amugo Agro Technical Institute
Location: Ajuri County
Programmes: National Certificate in Agriculture, Automotive Mechanics, Building Construction, Woodwork, and Agro-Processing. Government-aided institution receiving capitation grant support.
Abia Memorial Technical Institute
Location: Moroto County
Programmes: Building and Concrete Practice, Motor Vehicle Mechanics, Electrical Installation, Carpentry, and Joinery. Government-supported technical training centre.
Higher Education Access: While Alebtong has no independent university campus, higher education and degree programmes are accessed through Lira University and partner university study centres in neighbouring Lira City.
Primary Schools Directory: Government-Aided Master Roster
Directory of the 77 government-aided primary schools established across the sub-counties and town councils of Alebtong District:
Ajuri County Primary Schools
- Abako Sub-county: Abako P.7, Alanyi, Amononeno P.7, Angoltok, Apami, Okut, and Tyengar Primary Schools.
- Adwir Sub-county: Adwir, Ajobi, Akwanilum, Alebelebe, Alolololo, and Angem Primary Schools.
- Amugu Sub-county & Town Council: Abololil, Adyanglim, Ajonyi, Amugu, Amugu Quran, Arwot, Awalu, Ebule, Obangangeo, Oboo, Ogogoro, Ojul, Owalo, Oyengolwedo, and Te-Ongora Primary Schools.
- Angetta Sub-county: Angetta, Angicakide, Atelelo, Awelokuricok, and Baropiro Primary Schools.
- Awei Sub-county: Angopet, Obile, Obuo, Okokolako, Okurango, Okuro, and Omarari Primary Schools.
- Omoro Sub-county: Omoro North and Omoro South Primary Schools.
Moroto County Primary Schools
- Abia Sub-county: Abia, Aguredenge, Akwete, Anwata, Awali, Awinyoru, Oteno, and Tekulo Primary Schools.
- Akura Sub-county: Agoro, Akwangkel, Alira, Bardago, Fatima Aloi Demonstration School, Ocabu, and Omele Modern Primary Schools.
- Aloi Sub-county, Aloi T.C & Alebtong T.C: Alebtong, Aloi High, Amuria, Anara, Awiny, Iyama, Kakira, Ogengo, Ogogong, and Oloo Primary Schools.
- Apala Sub-county & Town Council: Abongodyang, Adoma, Alela Modern, Apala, Obim, Oloro High, Orupo, and Telela Primary Schools.
Connect Your School in Alebtong District to KAWA
Are you a Headteacher, teacher, patron, or educational partner in Alebtong District? Connect with KAWA to access curriculum-aligned offline learning servers (KAWA Connect), teacher professional development, school ICT club kits, and laboratory sustainability frameworks.
Education information last verified: August 2026. Institutional records are updated in coordination with the District Education Office (DEO) and national census baselines.
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