1977
Established
Praecip ranking
Praecip rating
2.0
out of 5
District rank
#10
in Kazo
Not yet ranked
Best schools in Uganda
ranked out of 15,388
Ankole rank
#03
in Ankole
Reviews
03
parent reviews
Praecip ratings
How we rated Burunga Primary Sch.
2.02
Praecip composite · out of 5
StrongestAcademics4.9/10
To watchTechnology & Innovation2.6/10
Academics & Outcomes
Academics
4.9/10
Early Years
4.3/10
Teaching Quality
4.3/10
Reputation & Prestige
4.7/10
Care & Environment
Pastoral Care
4.3/10
Meals & Wellbeing
3.7/10
Campus & Facilities
3.1/10
Parent Engagement
4.0/10
Pursuits & Enrichment
Personal Development
3.9/10
Sports
3.5/10
Music, Dance & Drama
3.3/10
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
1024135
- Div I
- Div II
- Div III
- Div IV
19%
Of candidates passed in Division I
Our star performers
S. Namuli
Aggregate: 10
E. Mugisha
Aggregate: 11
A. Okello
Aggregate: 12
53
Candidates
64%
Passed in Div I & II
Average aggregate per candidate
20.2In the news
Best aggregates
2pupils
10·11scored
Standings
How we ranked
Countrywide
District
in Kazo
10th
Top subject
By the numbers
School Factfile
472
Enrolment
17
Teaching staff
34
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
- Co-curricular balance
- Talent development
- Pastoral care / guidance
- Music, dance & drama
About
This is who we are
Burunga Primary Sch. is a co-educational private primary school in Kazo, Western Region. Founded in 1977, it placed #10 in Kazo District in the 2025 Primary Leaving Examinations, posting an average aggregate of 12.8 from 53 candidates. It runs a nursery section alongside P1–P7, with a focus on co-curricular balance and talent development.
A message
From the head teacher
At Burunga, 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
Sharon Nakigozi
University lecturer
Brian Okello
Lawyer and partner at a Kampala firm
...go on to...
...have excelled at...
...are Trailblazers at...
The Praecip verdict
A solid Kazo District PLE performer
What stands out
Burunga Primary Sch. earns its place on Kazo District's 2025 PLE table at rank 10, with an average aggregate of 12.8 from 53 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 220,000 – 340,000
BoardingUGX 560,000 – 810,000
10 class levels · billed per term
Class level | Day Stay at home · attend daily | Boarding Meals, dorms, supervised study |
|---|---|---|
| Baby | UGX220,000 | UGX560,000 |
| Middle | UGX230,000 | UGX590,000 |
| Top | UGX240,000 | UGX620,000 |
| P1 | UGX280,000 | UGX660,000 |
| P2 | UGX290,000 | UGX690,000 |
| P3 | UGX290,000 | UGX720,000 |
| P4 | UGX300,000 | UGX750,000 |
| P5 | UGX310,000 | UGX780,000 |
| P6 | UGX330,000 | UGX800,000 |
| P7 | UGX340,000 | UGX810,000 |
All amounts in UGX, billed per term. Annual figure assumes three school terms. Fees exclude one-off entrant extras (uniform, application, deposits), see below.
810000How 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
Burunga 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
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
76
hopefuls
Places offered
51
admitted
Subscription
1.5×applications per place
Offer rate
67%
of applicants admitted
Admission charges · one-off
For new entrants
Issued to incoming families of Burunga. Settled once at admission, never billed again.
Itemized charges
- 01Admission feeUSh 70,000
- 02Uniform setUSh 170,000
- 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
Burunga celebrates its 2025 PLE results
The school placed #10 in Kazo District with an average aggregate of 12.8 and 10 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
- Dining hall
Co-curricular
- Football pitch
- Music & drama room
- Netball court
Health & safety
- Armed guard
- 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
Find us
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Parent reviews
What families are saying
Happy with the progress
Good discipline and a safe compound. Communication from the office could be quicker, but we are happy overall.
Brian A., Parent20 March 202614 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.
Sarah A., Parent23 May 202620 people found this useful
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.
Ivan N., Parent25 May 202619 people found this useful
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