1983
Established
Alem Primary Sch.
Kaberamaido West, Kaberamaido, KaberamaidoMixedDay & Boarding
Enrolment open
Praecip ranking
Praecip rating
1.4
out of 5
District rank
#06
in Kaberamaido
Not yet ranked
Best schools in Uganda
ranked out of 15,388
Teso rank
#12
in Teso
Reviews
03
parent reviews
Praecip ratings
How we rated Alem Primary Sch.
1.38
Praecip composite · out of 5
StrongestPersonal Development3.2/10
To watchEarly Years2.6/10
Academics & Outcomes
Academics
3.0/10
Early Years
2.6/10
Teaching Quality
2.6/10
Reputation & Prestige
2.8/10
Care & Environment
Pastoral Care
2.6/10
Meals & Wellbeing
2.6/10
Campus & Facilities
2.6/10
Parent Engagement
2.6/10
Pursuits & Enrichment
Personal Development
3.2/10
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
2542912
- Div I
- Div II
- Div III
- Div IV
2%
Of candidates passed in Division I
Our star performers
S. Mukasa
Aggregate: 15
S. Twesigye
Aggregate: 15
J. Asiimwe
Aggregate: 15
100
Candidates
56%
Passed in Div I & II
Average aggregate per candidate
22.9In the news
Best aggregates
6pupils
15scored
Standings
How we ranked
Countrywide
District
in Kaberamaido
6th
Top subject
By the numbers
School Factfile
889
Enrolment
26
Teaching staff
28
Typical class size
- Campus anatomy
- Single campus
- Gender profile
- Mixed
- Ownership
- Private
- Religious affiliation
- Non-denominational
- Residency type
- Day & Boarding
- 5-day boarding
- Not available
- Setting
- Peri-urban
What we emphasize
- Talent development
- Christian values
- Early-years development
- Sports & athletics
About
This is who we are
Alem Primary Sch. is a co-educational private primary school in Kaberamaido, Eastern Region. Founded in 1983, it placed #6 in Kaberamaido District in the 2025 Primary Leaving Examinations, posting an average aggregate of 20.5 from 100 candidates. It runs the full P1–P7 programme, with a focus on talent development and christian values.
A message
From the head teacher
At Alem, 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.
Our alumni
Who we have shaped
Notable alumni
David Opio
Chartered accountant
Sharon Wanyana
Software engineer working abroad
...go on to...
...have excelled at...
...are Trailblazers at...
The Praecip verdict
A solid Kaberamaido District PLE performer
What stands out
Alem Primary Sch. earns its place on Kaberamaido District's 2025 PLE table at rank 6, with an average aggregate of 20.5 from 100 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.
Fees
Tuition by class & residency
Tuition snapshot
DayUGX 510,000 – 610,000
BoardingUGX 1,020,000 – 1,270,000
7 class levels · billed per term
Class level | Day Stay at home · attend daily | Boarding Meals, dorms, supervised study |
|---|---|---|
| P1 | UGX510,000 | UGX1,020,000 |
| P2 | UGX520,000 | UGX1,070,000 |
| P3 | UGX540,000 | UGX1,120,000 |
| P4 | UGX550,000 | UGX1,170,000 |
| P5 | UGX570,000 | UGX1,220,000 |
| P6 | UGX590,000 | UGX1,250,000 |
| P7 | UGX610,000 | UGX1,270,000 |
All amounts in UGX, billed per term. Annual figure assumes three school terms. Fees exclude one-off entrant extras (uniform, application, deposits), see below.
1270000How fees are paid
Payment methods
Installment plans available
What's included
What fees covers
- Tuition
- Meals (lunch)
- Boarding (where applicable)
- Examinations & assessments
Financial aid
Bursaries & discounts
Alem Merit Bursary
Academic meritPartial tuition support for academically strong pupils from low-income families.
Sibling discount
SiblingA 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 30,000Entry assessment
Entry ages
2 classes
Who can join, and at what age
Children outside the band may be considered case-by-case at the head’s discretion.
- 01P16–7yrs
- 02P27–8yrs
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
390
hopefuls
Places offered
89
admitted
Subscription
4.4×applications per place
Offer rate
23%
of applicants admitted
Admission charges · one-off
For new entrants
Issued to incoming families of Alem. Settled once at admission, never billed again.
Itemized charges
- 01Admission feeUSh 130,000
- 02Uniform setUSh 220,000
- 03Development fundUSh 100,000
Admissions open
Diary
Upcoming events
Jun
20
Sat
Visiting dayVisiting Day, Term 1
10 AM – 4 PMMain CampusJul
15
Wed
PTAParents’ (PTA) meeting
2 PM – 5 PMSchool hallAug
10
Mon
ExaminationEnd of term examinations begin
All day
In the news
Latest from the school
Feature11 Apr 2026
Alem celebrates its 2025 PLE results
The school placed #6 in Kaberamaido District with an average aggregate of 20.5 and 2 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
- Early-years play area
- Computer / ICT room
Co-curricular
- Netball court
Transport
- School buses
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
Gallery
A look around
Find us
Where the school is, and how to reach it
Reach the office
- 0744 635818
- info@alemprimarysch.ac.ug
- www.alem-primary-sch.ac.ug
- Kaberamaido, Kaberamaido
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Parent reviews
What families are saying
Couldn't be happier
Fees are fair for the area and the meals are decent. The music and drama programme is a real highlight.
Daniel M., Parent10 February 202615 people found this useful
Good value for the area
Fees are fair for the area and the meals are decent. The music and drama programme is a real highlight.
Joseph L., Parent24 January 20265 people found this useful
Caring and committed
The teachers know each child by name and the termly reports are detailed. Our P5 daughter has grown in confidence here.
Brian A., Parent13 February 20264 people found this useful
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