1962
Established
Cornerstone PS Kassanda
Kassanda Trading Centre, Kassanda, KassandaMixedDay
Praecip recommended
Praecip ranking
Praecip rating
3.4
out of 5
District rank
,
Not yet ranked
Top 10
Best schools in Uganda
ranked out of 15,388
Buganda rank
#05
in Buganda
Reviews
02
parent reviews
Praecip ratings
How we rated Cornerstone PS Kassanda
3.36
Praecip composite · out of 5
StrongestAcademics7.6/10
To watchTechnology & Innovation5.7/10
Academics & Outcomes
Academics
7.6/10
Early Years
6.1/10
Teaching Quality
6.6/10
Reputation & Prestige
7.5/10
Care & Environment
Pastoral Care
7.2/10
Meals & Wellbeing
6.6/10
Campus & Facilities
5.9/10
Parent Engagement
7.1/10
Pursuits & Enrichment
Personal Development
7.2/10
Sports
5.8/10
Music, Dance & Drama
6.0/10
Technology & Innovation
5.7/10
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
15321
- Div I
- Div II
- Div III
- Div IV
71%
Of candidates passed in Division I
Our star performers
F. Komugisha
Aggregate: 4
F. Ssali
Aggregate: 5
P. Atim
Aggregate: 6
21
Candidates
86%
Passed in Div I & II
Average aggregate per candidate
12.5In the news
F. Komugisha leads Cornerstone PS Kassanda's PLE stars with aggregate 4
Best aggregates
2pupils
4·5scored
Standings
How we ranked
Countrywide
Top 10 of all schools
8th
District
Top subject
in English
48th
By the numbers
School Factfile
156
Enrolment
6
Teaching staff
38
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
- Peri-urban
What we emphasize
- ICT & innovation
- Co-curricular balance
- Discipline & character
- Numeracy foundations
About
This is who we are
Cornerstone PS Kassanda is a co-educational private primary school in Kassanda, Central Region. Founded in 1962, it is ranked 8 nationally in the 2025 Primary Leaving Examinations, posting an average aggregate of 6.0 from 21 candidates. It runs a nursery section alongside P1–P7, with a focus on ict & innovation and co-curricular balance.
A message
From the head teacher
At Cornerstone Kassanda, 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
Patience Okello
Award-winning journalist
...go on to...
...have excelled at...
...are Trailblazers at...
The Praecip verdict
A national-grade PLE performer with strong fundamentals
What stands out
Cornerstone PS Kassanda earns its place on the national table on results: rank 8 with an average aggregate of 6.0 from 21 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 310,000 – 480,000
10 class levels · billed per term
Class level | Day Stay at home · attend daily |
|---|---|
| Baby | UGX310,000 |
| Middle | UGX330,000 |
| Top | UGX340,000 |
| P1 | UGX400,000 |
| P2 | UGX410,000 |
| P3 | UGX420,000 |
| P4 | UGX430,000 |
| P5 | UGX450,000 |
| P6 | UGX460,000 |
| P7 | UGX480,000 |
All amounts in UGX, billed per term. Annual figure assumes three school terms. Fees exclude one-off entrant extras (uniform, application, deposits), see below.
480000How 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
Cornerstone Kassanda 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
75
hopefuls
Places offered
15
admitted
Subscription
5.0×applications per place
Offer rate
20%
of applicants admitted
Admission charges · one-off
For new entrants
Issued to incoming families of Cornerstone Kassanda. Settled once at admission, never billed again.
Itemized charges
- 01Admission feeUSh 100,000
- 02Uniform setUSh 120,000
- 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
Cornerstone Kassanda celebrates its 2025 PLE results
The school ranked 8 nationally with an average aggregate of 6.0 and 15 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
- Science corner
- Early-years play area
- Dining hall
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
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Parent reviews
What families are saying
Solid academics
Good discipline and a safe compound. Communication from the office could be quicker, but we are happy overall.
Timothy K., Parent14 April 202615 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.
Samuel A., Parent24 March 202619 people found this useful
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