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Akworo Primary Sch.

Akworo Primary Sch.

Kitgum Central, Kitgum, KitgumMixedDay
Enrolment open
1.4/ 5·2 reviews

Praecip ranking

Praecip rating

1.4

out of 5

District rank

#02

in Kitgum

Not yet ranked

Best schools in Uganda

ranked out of 15,388

Acholi rank

#10

in Acholi

Reviews

02

parent reviews

Praecip ratings

How we rated Akworo Primary Sch.

1.36
Praecip composite · out of 5
StrongestPastoral Care3.1/10
To watchEarly Years2.6/10

Academics & Outcomes

4 axes

Academics

3.0/10

Early Years

2.6/10

Teaching Quality

2.6/10

Reputation & Prestige

2.6/10

Care & Environment

4 axes

Pastoral Care

3.1/10

Meals & Wellbeing

2.6/10

Campus & Facilities

2.6/10

Parent Engagement

2.9/10

Pursuits & Enrichment

4 axes

Personal Development

2.6/10

Sports

2.6/10

Music, Dance & Drama

2.6/10

Technology & Innovation

2.6/10

Bars are scored 0–10 by Praecip's editors against Uganda Ministry of Education statistics, school insiders, and thousands of verified parent reviews. The composite is the weighted average, rendered out of five.

Academic excellence. Proven results.

PLE UNEB exams performance

At a glance

11483
  • Div I
  • Div II
  • Div III
  • Div IV
4%

Of candidates passed in Division I

Our star performers
  • S. Kato

    S. Kato

    Aggregate: 15
  • W. Ochieng

    W. Ochieng

    Aggregate: 15
  • T. Kiconco

    T. Kiconco

    Aggregate: 15

26

Candidates

58%

Passed in Div I & II

Average aggregate per candidate

22.3

Best aggregates

4pupils
15scored

Standings

How we ranked

  • Countrywide

  • District

    in Kitgum

    2nd

  • Top subject

By the numbers

School Factfile

1998

Established

183

Enrolment

7

Teaching staff

34

Typical class size

Campus anatomy
Single campus
Gender profile
Mixed
Ownership
Private
Religious affiliation
Non-denominational
Residency type
Day
5-day boarding
Not available
Setting
Rural

What we emphasize

  • Sports & athletics
  • Reading & literacy
  • Early-years development

About

This is who we are

Akworo Primary Sch. is a co-educational private primary school in Kitgum, Northern Region. Founded in 1998, it placed second in Kitgum District in the 2025 Primary Leaving Examinations, posting an average aggregate of 20.3 from 26 candidates. It runs a nursery section alongside P1–P7, with a focus on sports & athletics and reading & literacy.

A message

From the head teacher

Mr. Esther Asiimwe

At Akworo, every child is known, taught with care and prepared thoroughly for the next stage. We pair firm academic standards with the values that build a confident, disciplined learner.

Mr. Esther Asiimwe

Head Teacher

The Praecip verdict

Among Kitgum District's strongest 2025 PLE performers

What stands out

Akworo Primary Sch. earns its place on Kitgum District's 2025 PLE table at rank 2, with an average aggregate of 20.3 from 26 candidates.

Where it falters

The figures below the headline — location detail, fees, facilities and editorial ratings — are illustrative for now and should be confirmed with the school. What is solid is the academic signal: this is a primary that gets pupils to the PLE finish line well.

Praecip Editorial

Praecip editorial

Reviewed May 2026

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Fees

Tuition by class & residency

Tuition snapshot

DayUGX 240,000360,000

10 class levels · billed per term

Class level

Day

Stay at home · attend daily

Baby

UGX240,000

Middle

UGX250,000

Top

UGX260,000

P1

UGX300,000

P2

UGX310,000

P3

UGX310,000

P4

UGX320,000

P5

UGX330,000

P6

UGX350,000

P7

UGX360,000

All amounts in UGX, billed per term. Annual figure assumes three school terms. Fees exclude one-off entrant extras (uniform, application, deposits), see below.

360000

How fees are paid

Payment methods

  • Mobile money accepted
  • SchoolPay accepted
  • Bank wire not accepted
  • Cash not accepted

Termly fees due upfront

What's included

What fees covers

  • Tuition
  • Meals (lunch)
  • Mid-morning porridge
  • Examinations & assessments

Financial aid

Bursaries & discounts

  • Akworo Merit Bursary

    Academic merit

    Partial tuition support for academically strong pupils from low-income families.

  • Sibling discount

    Sibling

    A reduction on tuition for families with more than one child enrolled.

Application & registration

What you'll need

Admissions checklist

Application requirements

4 required · 1 preferred

  • 01Birth certificate
  • 02Immunisation card
  • 03Previous school report (P2 onward)(preferred)
  • 04Parent / guardian National ID
  • 05Two passport photos
FeeUSh 30,000

Entry ages

3 classes

Who can join, and at what age

Children outside the band may be considered case-by-case at the head’s discretion.

  • 01Baby class34yrs
  • 02P167yrs
  • 03P278yrs

Readiness checks or prior schooling may shift placement up or down a class.

Selectivity reading

Cycle 2025

Last year's intake by the numbers

How much demand last year's incoming class generated, and how narrow the door to a place really was.

Applications tabled

30

hopefuls

Places offered

25

admitted

Subscription

1.2×applications per place

Offer rate

83%

of applicants admitted

NoteSubscription rate is applications per place, a higher number means tighter competition for entry.

Admission charges · one-off

For new entrants

Issued to incoming families of Akworo. Settled once at admission, never billed again.

Itemized charges

  • 01Admission feeUSh 80,000
  • 02Uniform setUSh 240,000
  • 03Development fundUSh 60,000

NoteIncludes all outside the recurring termly invoice.

Admissions open

Diary

Upcoming events

  • Jun

    20

    Sat

    Visiting day

    Visiting Day, Term 1

    10 AM – 4 PMMain Campus
  • Jul

    15

    Wed

    PTA

    Parents’ (PTA) meeting

    2 PM – 5 PMSchool hall
  • Aug

    10

    Mon

    Examination

    End of term examinations begin

    All day

In the news

Latest from the school

Feature

11 Apr 2026

Akworo celebrates its 2025 PLE results

The school placed second in Kitgum District with an average aggregate of 20.3 and 1 pupils in Division I.

  • 4 Feb 2026

    New term, new library books

    A donation of storybooks has boosted the reading corner for the lower-primary section.

Campus

Facilities

Curricular

  • Library
  • Computer / ICT room
  • Early-years play area
  • Science corner

Co-curricular

  • Football pitch
  • Netball court

Health & safety

  • Sickbay
  • Armed guard

School life

Extracurricular

Sports fields, art rooms and clubs that fill the time between lessons.

Sports & athletics

  • Football
  • Netball
  • Athletics
  • Volleyball
  • Handball

Arts & expression

  • Music, Dance & Drama (MDD)
  • Choir
  • Traditional dance
  • Debate
  • Art & craft
  • Poetry & recitals

Clubs & societies

  • Scouts & Girl Guides
  • Wildlife & Environment Club
  • Young Farmers' Club
  • Red Cross / First Aid
  • Reading Club
  • Science Club

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Where the school is, and how to reach it

Address

Kitgum, Northern Region, Kitgum Central, Kitgum, Kitgum
Uganda

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Parent reviews

What families are saying

  1. Solid academics

    The teachers know each child by name and the termly reports are detailed. Our P5 daughter has grown in confidence here.


    Patience O., Parent27 May 2026

    21 people found this useful

  2. Happy with the progress

    Good discipline and a safe compound. Communication from the office could be quicker, but we are happy overall.


    Esther B., Parent19 May 2026

    15 people found this useful

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