1967
Established
Budaka Integrated Primary Sch.
Budaka East, Budaka, BudakaMixedDay
Verified profile Enrolment open
Praecip ranking
Praecip rating
1.6
out of 5
District rank
#05
in Budaka
Not yet ranked
Best schools in Uganda
ranked out of 15,388
Bukedi rank
#04
in Bukedi
Reviews
03
parent reviews
Praecip ratings
How we rated Budaka Integrated Primary Sch.
1.63
Praecip composite · out of 5
StrongestAcademics3.8/10
To watchSports2.6/10
Academics & Outcomes
Academics
3.8/10
Early Years
2.8/10
Teaching Quality
3.2/10
Reputation & Prestige
3.5/10
Care & Environment
Pastoral Care
2.7/10
Meals & Wellbeing
3.0/10
Campus & Facilities
3.3/10
Parent Engagement
3.7/10
Pursuits & Enrichment
Personal Development
3.3/10
Sports
2.6/10
Music, Dance & Drama
3.0/10
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
325146
- Div I
- Div II
- Div III
- Div IV
6%
Of candidates passed in Division I
Our star performers
E. Nsubuga
Aggregate: 12
D. Namuli
Aggregate: 13
T. Kawuki
Aggregate: 15
49
Candidates
57%
Passed in Div I & II
Average aggregate per candidate
22.3In the news
Best aggregates
2pupils
12·13scored
Standings
How we ranked
Countrywide
District
in Budaka
5th
Top subject
By the numbers
School Factfile
399
Enrolment
12
Teaching staff
38
Typical class size
- Campus anatomy
- Single campus
- Gender profile
- Mixed
- Ownership
- Community-based (CBO)
- Religious affiliation
- Non-denominational
- Residency type
- Day
- 5-day boarding
- Not available
- Setting
- Rural
What we emphasize
- Co-curricular balance
- Music, dance & drama
- Numeracy foundations
- Early-years development
About
This is who we are
Budaka Integrated Primary Sch. is a co-educational community based primary school in Budaka, Eastern Region. Founded in 1967, it placed #5 in Budaka District in the 2025 Primary Leaving Examinations, posting an average aggregate of 14.1 from 49 candidates. It runs a nursery section alongside P1–P7, with a focus on co-curricular balance and music, dance & drama.
A message
From the head teacher
At Budaka Integrated, 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
Full alumni networkSarah Ssali
Software engineer working abroad
...go on to...
...have excelled at...
...are Trailblazers at...
The Praecip verdict
A solid Budaka District PLE performer
What stands out
Budaka Integrated Primary Sch. earns its place on Budaka District's 2025 PLE table at rank 5, with an average aggregate of 14.1 from 49 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 90,000 – 140,000
10 class levels · billed per term
Class level | Day Stay at home · attend daily |
|---|---|
| Baby | UGX90,000 |
| Middle | UGX100,000 |
| Top | UGX100,000 |
| P1 | UGX120,000 |
| P2 | UGX120,000 |
| P3 | UGX130,000 |
| P4 | UGX130,000 |
| P5 | UGX130,000 |
| P6 | UGX140,000 |
| P7 | UGX140,000 |
All amounts in UGX, billed per term. Annual figure assumes three school terms. Fees exclude one-off entrant extras (uniform, application, deposits), see below.
140000How fees are paid
Payment methods
Termly fees due upfront
What's included
What fees covers
- Tuition
- Meals (lunch)
- Mid-morning porridge
- Examinations & assessments
Financial aid
Bursaries & discounts
Budaka Integrated 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 20,000Entry 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
64
hopefuls
Places offered
34
admitted
Subscription
1.9×applications per place
Offer rate
53%
of applicants admitted
Admission charges · one-off
For new entrants
Issued to incoming families of Budaka Integrated. Settled once at admission, never billed again.
Itemized charges
- 01Admission feeUSh 30,000
- 02Uniform setUSh 150,000
- 03Development fundUSh 20,000
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
Feature12 Apr 2026
Budaka Integrated celebrates its 2025 PLE results
The school placed #5 in Budaka District with an average aggregate of 14.1 and 3 pupils in Division I.
5 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
- Dining hall
- Computer / ICT room
- Science corner
- Early-years play area
Transport
- School buses
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
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Parent reviews
What families are saying
Happy with the progress
A caring school with committed staff. Class sizes are a little large in the lower section but results speak for themselves.
Hadijah N., Parent28 April 20266 people found this useful
Good value for the area
Good discipline and a safe compound. Communication from the office could be quicker, but we are happy overall.
Peter A., Parent20 March 202622 people found this useful
Good value for the area
Strong on the basics, reading, writing and arithmetic, and the PLE preparation is taken seriously from P6.
Emmanuel K., Parent25 February 202620 people found this useful
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