1980
Established
Best Junior Sch.
Makindye-Ssabagabo Central, Makindye-Ssabagabo, Makindye-SsabagaboMixedDay
Praecip ranking
Praecip rating
3.0
out of 5
District rank
#09
in Makindye-Ssabagabo
Not yet ranked
Best schools in Uganda
ranked out of 15,388
Buganda rank
#11
in Buganda
Reviews
03
parent reviews
Praecip ratings
How we rated Best Junior Sch.
3.00
Praecip composite · out of 5
StrongestTeaching Quality7.0/10
To watchMeals & Wellbeing4.7/10
Academics & Outcomes
Academics
6.6/10
Early Years
5.3/10
Teaching Quality
7.0/10
Reputation & Prestige
5.8/10
Care & Environment
Pastoral Care
6.5/10
Meals & Wellbeing
4.7/10
Campus & Facilities
5.8/10
Parent Engagement
5.6/10
Pursuits & Enrichment
Personal Development
6.6/10
Sports
4.8/10
Music, Dance & Drama
5.4/10
Technology & Innovation
5.8/10
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
181273
- Div I
- Div II
- Div III
- Div IV
45%
Of candidates passed in Division I
Our star performers
A. Nalwoga
Aggregate: 7
T. Tumusiime
Aggregate: 8
D. Nansubuga
Aggregate: 9
40
Candidates
75%
Passed in Div I & II
Average aggregate per candidate
16.3In the news
Best aggregates
2pupils
7·8scored
Standings
How we ranked
Countrywide
District
in Makindye-Ssabagabo
9th
Top subject
By the numbers
School Factfile
240
Enrolment
8
Teaching staff
50
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
- Co-curricular balance
- Christian values
- Numeracy foundations
About
This is who we are
Best Junior Sch. is a co-educational private primary school in Makindye-Ssabagabo, Central Region. Founded in 1980, it placed #9 in Makindye-Ssabagabo District in the 2025 Primary Leaving Examinations, posting an average aggregate of 9.5 from 40 candidates. It runs a nursery section alongside P1–P7, with a focus on co-curricular balance and christian values.
A message
From the head teacher
At Best, 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
Timothy Tumusiime
Award-winning journalist
...have excelled at...
...are Trailblazers at...
The Praecip verdict
A solid Makindye-Ssabagabo District PLE performer
What stands out
Best Junior Sch. earns its place on Makindye-Ssabagabo District's 2025 PLE table at rank 9, with an average aggregate of 9.5 from 40 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 230,000 – 350,000
10 class levels · billed per term
Class level | Day Stay at home · attend daily |
|---|---|
| Baby | UGX230,000 |
| Middle | UGX240,000 |
| Top | UGX250,000 |
| P1 | UGX290,000 |
| P2 | UGX300,000 |
| P3 | UGX300,000 |
| P4 | UGX310,000 |
| P5 | UGX320,000 |
| P6 | UGX340,000 |
| P7 | UGX350,000 |
All amounts in UGX, billed per term. Annual figure assumes three school terms. Fees exclude one-off entrant extras (uniform, application, deposits), see below.
350000How fees are paid
Payment methods
Installment plans available
What's included
What fees covers
- Tuition
- Meals (lunch)
- Mid-morning porridge
- Examinations & assessments
Financial aid
Bursaries & discounts
Best Merit Bursary
Academic meritPartial tuition support for academically strong pupils from low-income families.
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 50,000Entry assessment
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
75
hopefuls
Places offered
28
admitted
Subscription
2.7×applications per place
Offer rate
37%
of applicants admitted
Admission charges · one-off
For new entrants
Issued to incoming families of Best. Settled once at admission, never billed again.
Itemized charges
- 01Admission feeUSh 70,000
- 02Uniform setUSh 180,000
- 03Development fundUSh 60,000
Admissions currently closed
Next intake: Open for 2027 P1 intake
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
Best celebrates its 2025 PLE results
The school placed #9 in Makindye-Ssabagabo District with an average aggregate of 9.5 and 18 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
Co-curricular
- Swimming pool
- Football pitch
Health & safety
- 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
Gallery
A look around
Find us
Where the school is, and how to reach it
Address
Makindye-Ssabagabo, Central Region, Makindye-Ssabagabo Central, Makindye-Ssabagabo, Makindye-Ssabagabo
Uganda
Reach the office
- 0746 491106
- info@bestjuniorsch.ac.ug
- www.best-junior-sch.ac.ug
- Makindye-Ssabagabo, Makindye-Ssabagabo
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Parent reviews
What families are saying
Happy with the progress
Fees are fair for the area and the meals are decent. The music and drama programme is a real highlight.
Ritah A., Parent25 May 202616 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.
David W., Parent22 January 202611 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.
Timothy N., Parent13 January 202610 people found this useful
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