1998
Established
Balakwa Primary Sch.
Kitgum West, Kitgum, KitgumMixedDay & Boarding
Verified profile Enrolment open
Praecip ranking
Praecip rating
1.4
out of 5
District rank
#09
in Kitgum
Not yet ranked
Best schools in Uganda
ranked out of 15,388
Acholi rank
#04
in Acholi
Reviews
02
parent reviews
Praecip ratings
How we rated Balakwa Primary Sch.
1.40
Praecip composite · out of 5
StrongestEarly Years3.2/10
To watchTeaching Quality2.6/10
Academics & Outcomes
Academics
3.0/10
Early Years
3.2/10
Teaching Quality
2.6/10
Reputation & Prestige
2.9/10
Care & Environment
Pastoral Care
3.2/10
Meals & Wellbeing
2.8/10
Campus & Facilities
2.6/10
Parent Engagement
2.6/10
Pursuits & Enrichment
Personal Development
2.7/10
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
0952
- Div I
- Div II
- Div III
- Div IV
0%
Of candidates passed in Division I
Our star performers
T. Tumusiime
Aggregate: 15
J. Namuli
Aggregate: 15
B. Mukasa
Aggregate: 15
16
Candidates
56%
Passed in Div I & II
Average aggregate per candidate
22.8In the news
Best aggregates
3pupils
15scored
Standings
How we ranked
Countrywide
District
in Kitgum
9th
Top subject
By the numbers
School Factfile
120
Enrolment
6
Teaching staff
41
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
- Rural
What we emphasize
- PLE excellence
- Discipline & character
- Reading & literacy
- Numeracy foundations
About
This is who we are
Balakwa Primary Sch. is a co-educational private primary school in Kitgum, Northern Region. Founded in 1998, it placed #9 in Kitgum District in the 2025 Primary Leaving Examinations, posting an average aggregate of 23.7 from 16 candidates. It runs a nursery section alongside P1–P7, with a focus on ple excellence and discipline & character.
A message
From the head teacher
At Balakwa, 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
Doreen Namaganda
Medical doctor, Mulago National Referral Hospital
Brian Aine
Award-winning journalist
...go on to...
...have excelled at...
...are Trailblazers at...
The Praecip verdict
A solid Kitgum District PLE performer
What stands out
Balakwa Primary Sch. earns its place on Kitgum District's 2025 PLE table at rank 9, with an average aggregate of 23.7 from 16 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 240,000 – 370,000
BoardingUGX 600,000 – 870,000
10 class levels · billed per term
Class level | Day Stay at home · attend daily | Boarding Meals, dorms, supervised study |
|---|---|---|
| Baby | UGX240,000 | UGX600,000 |
| Middle | UGX250,000 | UGX640,000 |
| Top | UGX260,000 | UGX670,000 |
| P1 | UGX310,000 | UGX710,000 |
| P2 | UGX320,000 | UGX740,000 |
| P3 | UGX320,000 | UGX770,000 |
| P4 | UGX330,000 | UGX810,000 |
| P5 | UGX340,000 | UGX840,000 |
| P6 | UGX360,000 | UGX860,000 |
| P7 | UGX370,000 | UGX870,000 |
All amounts in UGX, billed per term. Annual figure assumes three school terms. Fees exclude one-off entrant extras (uniform, application, deposits), see below.
870000How fees are paid
Payment methods
Termly fees due upfront
What's included
What fees covers
- Tuition
- Meals (lunch)
- Boarding (where applicable)
- Examinations & assessments
Financial aid
Bursaries & discounts
Balakwa 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 50,000
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 class3–4yrs
- 02P16–7yrs
- 03P27–8yrs
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
53
hopefuls
Places offered
16
admitted
Subscription
3.3×applications per place
Offer rate
30%
of applicants admitted
Admission charges · one-off
For new entrants
Issued to incoming families of Balakwa. Settled once at admission, never billed again.
Itemized charges
- 01Admission feeUSh 80,000
- 02Uniform setUSh 120,000
- 03Development fundUSh 60,000
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
Balakwa celebrates its 2025 PLE results
The school placed #9 in Kitgum District with an average aggregate of 23.7 and 0 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
Co-curricular
- Netball court
- Football pitch
Transport
- School buses
Health & safety
- Sickbay
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
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Parent reviews
What families are saying
Solid academics
The teachers know each child by name and the termly reports are detailed. Our P5 daughter has grown in confidence here.
Samuel A., Parent09 May 202622 people found this useful
Couldn't be happier
Strong on the basics, reading, writing and arithmetic, and the PLE preparation is taken seriously from P6.
Sarah S., Parent16 April 202612 people found this useful
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