1973
Established
Bulago Sda Primary Sch.
Bulambuli Central, Bulambuli, BulambuliMixedDay & Boarding
Verified profile
Praecip ranking
Praecip rating
1.4
out of 5
District rank
#04
in Bulambuli
Not yet ranked
Best schools in Uganda
ranked out of 15,388
Bugisu rank
#02
in Bugisu
Reviews
03
parent reviews
Praecip ratings
How we rated Bulago Sda Primary Sch.
1.36
Praecip composite · out of 5
StrongestAcademics3.1/10
To watchEarly Years2.6/10
Academics & Outcomes
Academics
3.1/10
Early Years
2.6/10
Teaching Quality
2.6/10
Reputation & Prestige
2.9/10
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
2.6/10
Sports
2.7/10
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
01273
- Div I
- Div II
- Div III
- Div IV
0%
Of candidates passed in Division I
Our star performers
W. Okello
Aggregate: 14
D. Mukasa
Aggregate: 15
D. Tumusiime
Aggregate: 15
22
Candidates
55%
Passed in Div I & II
Average aggregate per candidate
23.0In the news
Best aggregates
3pupils
14·15scored
Standings
How we ranked
Countrywide
District
in Bulambuli
4th
Top subject
By the numbers
School Factfile
165
Enrolment
6
Teaching staff
54
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
- Pastoral care / guidance
- Numeracy foundations
- Music, dance & drama
- PLE excellence
About
This is who we are
Bulago Sda Primary Sch. is a co-educational private primary school in Bulambuli, Eastern Region. Founded in 1973, it placed #4 in Bulambuli District in the 2025 Primary Leaving Examinations, posting an average aggregate of 16.4 from 22 candidates. It runs the full P1–P7 programme, with a focus on pastoral care / guidance and numeracy foundations.
A message
From the head teacher
At Bulago Sda, 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
Joseph Nansubuga
Medical doctor, Mulago National Referral Hospital
Sarah Ssemwanga
Chartered accountant
...go on to...
...have excelled at...
...are Trailblazers at...
The Praecip verdict
A solid Bulambuli District PLE performer
What stands out
Bulago Sda Primary Sch. earns its place on Bulambuli District's 2025 PLE table at rank 4, with an average aggregate of 16.4 from 22 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 410,000 – 490,000
BoardingUGX 870,000 – 1,070,000
7 class levels · billed per term
Class level | Day Stay at home · attend daily | Boarding Meals, dorms, supervised study |
|---|---|---|
| P1 | UGX410,000 | UGX870,000 |
| P2 | UGX420,000 | UGX910,000 |
| P3 | UGX430,000 | UGX950,000 |
| P4 | UGX440,000 | UGX990,000 |
| P5 | UGX460,000 | UGX1,030,000 |
| P6 | UGX470,000 | UGX1,050,000 |
| P7 | UGX490,000 | UGX1,070,000 |
All amounts in UGX, billed per term. Annual figure assumes three school terms. Fees exclude one-off entrant extras (uniform, application, deposits), see below.
1070000How 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
Bulago Sda 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 30,000
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
53
hopefuls
Places offered
22
admitted
Subscription
2.4×applications per place
Offer rate
42%
of applicants admitted
Admission charges · one-off
For new entrants
Issued to incoming families of Bulago Sda. Settled once at admission, never billed again.
Itemized charges
- 01Admission feeUSh 100,000
- 02Uniform setUSh 230,000
- 03Development fundUSh 80,000
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
Bulago Sda celebrates its 2025 PLE results
The school placed #4 in Bulambuli District with an average aggregate of 16.4 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
- Dining hall
- Computer / ICT room
- Library
Co-curricular
- Swimming pool
- 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
- 0782 852902
- info@bulagosdaprimarysch.ac.ug
- www.bulago-sda-primary-sch.ac.ug
- Bulambuli, Bulambuli
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Parent reviews
What families are saying
Couldn't be happier
The teachers know each child by name and the termly reports are detailed. Our P5 daughter has grown in confidence here.
Robert O., Parent24 May 20264 people found this useful
Couldn't be happier
Good discipline and a safe compound. Communication from the office could be quicker, but we are happy overall.
Sharon K., Parent22 February 202614 people found this useful
Caring and committed
Fees are fair for the area and the meals are decent. The music and drama programme is a real highlight.
Timothy N., Parent19 April 20263 people found this useful
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