title: Maryhill High School
text: # Maryhill High School
  
  Maryhill High School is a catholic founded Girls’ O & A-level Boarding school located at Nyamitanga hill in Mbarara District in the Western Region of Uganda. The school is affiliated with the Roman Catholic Diocese of Mbarara. It was started in 1961 with the aim of promoting the education of the girl child to build the nation.
  
  ## Location
  
  It is located on Nyamitanga Hill, about 2.5 Kilometres from Mbarara town along Mbarara-Kabale Highway.
  
  ## Notable alumni
  
  * Emma Boona, teacher, public administrator and politician
  * Leah Kagasa, model and beauty pageant contestant
  * Kasha Nabagesera, LGBT rights activist
  * Polly Namaye, communications professional, educator and policewoman
  