1991
Established
Castle Junior Sch. Kampala
Kampala Trading Centre, Kampala, KampalaMixedDay & Boarding
Enrolment open
Praecip ranking
Praecip rating
3.7
out of 5
District rank
,
Not yet ranked
Top 10
Best schools in Uganda
ranked out of 15,388
Buganda rank
#09
in Buganda
Reviews
03
parent reviews
Praecip ratings
How we rated Castle Junior Sch. Kampala
3.71
Praecip composite · out of 5
StrongestReputation & Prestige8.4/10
To watchTechnology & Innovation6.2/10
Academics & Outcomes
Academics
7.9/10
Early Years
8.1/10
Teaching Quality
6.8/10
Reputation & Prestige
8.4/10
Care & Environment
Pastoral Care
7.4/10
Meals & Wellbeing
7.5/10
Campus & Facilities
7.2/10
Parent Engagement
7.6/10
Pursuits & Enrichment
Personal Development
6.5/10
Sports
6.9/10
Music, Dance & Drama
7.5/10
Technology & Innovation
6.2/10
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
29631
- Div I
- Div II
- Div III
- Div IV
73%
Of candidates passed in Division I
Our star performers
T. Tumusiime
Aggregate: 4
B. Nakimuli
Aggregate: 5
B. Nakato
Aggregate: 7
40
Candidates
88%
Passed in Div I & II
Average aggregate per candidate
12.3In the news
T. Tumusiime leads Castle Junior Sch. Kampala's PLE stars with aggregate 4
Best aggregates
2pupils
4·5scored
Standings
How we ranked
Countrywide
Top 10 of all schools
7th
District
Top subject
in English
15th
By the numbers
School Factfile
341
Enrolment
10
Teaching staff
42
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
- Urban
What we emphasize
- Sports & athletics
- Early-years development
- Pastoral care / guidance
- Music, dance & drama
About
This is who we are
Castle Junior Sch. Kampala is a co-educational private primary school in Kampala, Central Region. Founded in 1991, it is ranked 7 nationally in the 2025 Primary Leaving Examinations, posting an average aggregate of 5.9 from 40 candidates. It runs a nursery section alongside P1–P7, with a focus on sports & athletics and early-years development.
A message
From the head teacher
At Castle Kampala, 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 Namutebi
Chartered accountant
Grace Achen
Software engineer working abroad
...go on to...
...have excelled at...
...are Trailblazers at...
The Praecip verdict
A national-grade PLE performer with strong fundamentals
What stands out
Castle Junior Sch. Kampala earns its place on the national table on results: rank 7 with an average aggregate of 5.9 from 40 candidates in 2025.
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 500,000 – 770,000
BoardingUGX 1,050,000 – 1,530,000
10 class levels · billed per term
Class level | Day Stay at home · attend daily | Boarding Meals, dorms, supervised study |
|---|---|---|
| Baby | UGX500,000 | UGX1,050,000 |
| Middle | UGX520,000 | UGX1,110,000 |
| Top | UGX540,000 | UGX1,170,000 |
| P1 | UGX640,000 | UGX1,230,000 |
| P2 | UGX660,000 | UGX1,280,000 |
| P3 | UGX670,000 | UGX1,340,000 |
| P4 | UGX690,000 | UGX1,400,000 |
| P5 | UGX720,000 | UGX1,460,000 |
| P6 | UGX740,000 | UGX1,500,000 |
| P7 | UGX770,000 | UGX1,530,000 |
All amounts in UGX, billed per term. Annual figure assumes three school terms. Fees exclude one-off entrant extras (uniform, application, deposits), see below.
1530000How 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
Castle Kampala 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
63
hopefuls
Places offered
39
admitted
Subscription
1.6×applications per place
Offer rate
62%
of applicants admitted
Admission charges · one-off
For new entrants
Issued to incoming families of Castle Kampala. Settled once at admission, never billed again.
Itemized charges
- 01Admission feeUSh 160,000
- 02Uniform setUSh 90,000
- 03Development fundUSh 130,000
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
Castle Kampala celebrates its 2025 PLE results
The school ranked 7 nationally with an average aggregate of 5.9 and 29 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
- Early-years play area
- Dining hall
- Library
Co-curricular
- Swimming pool
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
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Parent reviews
What families are saying
Couldn't be happier
Good discipline and a safe compound. Communication from the office could be quicker, but we are happy overall.
Daniel A., Parent14 March 20268 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.
Brian A., Parent13 March 20266 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.
Brian O., Parent18 February 20269 people found this useful
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