2007
Established
Day Star Primary Sch., Nyakatovo
Mbarara Central, Mbarara, MbararaMixedDay
Enrolment open
Praecip ranking
Praecip rating
2.4
out of 5
District rank
#10
in Mbarara
Not yet ranked
Best schools in Uganda
ranked out of 15,388
Ankole rank
#01
in Ankole
Reviews
03
parent reviews
Praecip ratings
How we rated Day Star Primary Sch., Nyakatovo
2.41
Praecip composite · out of 5
StrongestAcademics5.5/10
To watchMusic, Dance & Drama4.0/10
Academics & Outcomes
Academics
5.5/10
Early Years
4.1/10
Teaching Quality
5.0/10
Reputation & Prestige
5.2/10
Care & Environment
Pastoral Care
4.6/10
Meals & Wellbeing
4.5/10
Campus & Facilities
4.6/10
Parent Engagement
4.9/10
Pursuits & Enrichment
Personal Development
4.3/10
Sports
4.9/10
Music, Dance & Drama
4.0/10
Technology & Innovation
5.2/10
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
91052
- Div I
- Div II
- Div III
- Div IV
33%
Of candidates passed in Division I
Our star performers
F. Nampijja
Aggregate: 8
A. Mukasa
Aggregate: 9
P. Ochieng
Aggregate: 11
27
Candidates
70%
Passed in Div I & II
Average aggregate per candidate
18.2In the news
Best aggregates
2pupils
8·9scored
Standings
How we ranked
Countrywide
District
in Mbarara
10th
Top subject
By the numbers
School Factfile
195
Enrolment
6
Teaching staff
50
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
- Urban
What we emphasize
- Early-years development
- Co-curricular balance
- Christian values
About
This is who we are
Day Star Primary Sch., Nyakatovo is a co-educational private primary school in Mbarara, Western Region. Founded in 2007, it placed #10 in Mbarara District in the 2025 Primary Leaving Examinations, posting an average aggregate of 10.7 from 27 candidates. It runs the full P1–P7 programme, with a focus on early-years development and co-curricular balance.
A message
From the head teacher
At Day Star, 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 Nabukenya
Award-winning journalist
...go on to...
...have excelled at...
...are Trailblazers at...
The Praecip verdict
A solid Mbarara District PLE performer
What stands out
Day Star Primary Sch., Nyakatovo earns its place on Mbarara District's 2025 PLE table at rank 10, with an average aggregate of 10.7 from 27 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 680,000 – 820,000
7 class levels · billed per term
Class level | Day Stay at home · attend daily |
|---|---|
| P1 | UGX680,000 |
| P2 | UGX700,000 |
| P3 | UGX710,000 |
| P4 | UGX730,000 |
| P5 | UGX760,000 |
| P6 | UGX790,000 |
| P7 | UGX820,000 |
All amounts in UGX, billed per term. Annual figure assumes three school terms. Fees exclude one-off entrant extras (uniform, application, deposits), see below.
820000How 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
Day Star 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 40,000Entry assessment
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
104
hopefuls
Places offered
22
admitted
Subscription
4.7×applications per place
Offer rate
21%
of applicants admitted
Admission charges · one-off
For new entrants
Issued to incoming families of Day Star. Settled once at admission, never billed again.
Itemized charges
- 01Admission feeUSh 170,000
- 02Uniform setUSh 160,000
- 03Development fundUSh 140,000
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
Day Star celebrates its 2025 PLE results
The school placed #10 in Mbarara District with an average aggregate of 10.7 and 9 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
Co-curricular
- Netball court
- Music & drama room
Transport
- School buses
Health & safety
- 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
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Parent reviews
What families are saying
Good value for the area
Good discipline and a safe compound. Communication from the office could be quicker, but we are happy overall.
Mariam N., Parent27 February 202615 people found this useful
Solid academics
A caring school with committed staff. Class sizes are a little large in the lower section but results speak for themselves.
Peter N., Parent24 March 202618 people found this useful
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.
Peter N., Parent22 February 20268 people found this useful
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