Our story
Rooted in purpose. Growing with vision.
From a bold idea to a thriving school
Winwood College was established in 2014 and opened its doors in January 2015 with 15 students and eight teachers. The school was created by the late Mr Oneday Muponda, who transformed the former Old Windsor Stadium into a private secondary school designed for twenty-first-century learning.
His vision was an education that combines academic opportunity, disciplined character and space for every learner to grow. The school’s public history records that his legacy continues under Mrs A. Nyeruke-Muponda together with the board of directors.
Growing opportunity
Winwood offers secondary and advanced education from Form 1 to Form 6, including Cambridge IGCSE, AS and Advanced Level pathways. Its story is also shaped by practical learning, cultural exchange, educational travel and a commitment to the whole child.
Winwood today
An independent day and boarding school
Since 2026, Winwood College has offered cozy, secure boarding facilities alongside its established day-school experience. More than 300 students enter our gates each day, making Winwood the independent college with the highest high-school enrolment in the Ruwa catchment.
Winwood is a trusted choice for families who want to feel safe, confident and valued as active partners in their child’s education.
Vision
Winwood College aspires to be the excellent co-educational high school of choice through overall commitment to our ethos.
Mission statement
Winwood College will provide pupils with every opportunity to achieve the highest internalized discipline and enhance all their personal potentials.
Core values
- Honesty
- Integrity
- Compassion
- Accountability
- Dependability
- Commitment
- Diligence
- Empathy
Milestones
The journey so far
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2014
The Winwood vision begins
The late Mr Oneday Muponda establishes Winwood College and begins transforming the former Old Windsor Stadium.
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2015
The doors open
Winwood welcomes its first 15 students and eight teachers in January.
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Today
Soaring high
The founding vision continues through academic, cultural, practical and sporting opportunity.
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2026
A new chapter in day and boarding education
Winwood opens its cozy, secure boarding facilities, welcoming students from beyond Ruwa while continuing its established day-school experience.
The vision lives on
Remembering our founder, Mr Oneday Muponda
20 April 1960 — 31 July 2017
The visionary behind Winwood College, Mr Oneday Muponda founded a school grounded in academic excellence and strong character. The foundation he laid continues to live through every learner who passes through Winwood and in a community that keeps aspiring to Soar High.
A legacy of academic excellence, character and possibility.
From the Headmaster
A message from the Headmaster
Hear directly from our Headmaster about the Winwood vision, our students and the community we continue to build.
Leadership · Purpose · Possibility