1982
Established
Praecip ranking
Praecip rating
2.7
out of 5
District rank
#03
in Jinja
Not yet ranked
Best schools in Uganda
ranked out of 15,388
Busoga rank
#09
in Busoga
Reviews
03
parent reviews
Praecip ratings
How we rated Ebenezer Standard Primary Sch.
2.66
Praecip composite · out of 5
StrongestAcademics5.9/10
To watchParent Engagement4.3/10
Academics & Outcomes
Academics
5.9/10
Early Years
4.6/10
Teaching Quality
5.3/10
Reputation & Prestige
5.0/10
Care & Environment
Pastoral Care
5.6/10
Meals & Wellbeing
5.1/10
Campus & Facilities
5.3/10
Parent Engagement
4.3/10
Pursuits & Enrichment
Personal Development
5.9/10
Sports
4.8/10
Music, Dance & Drama
5.5/10
Technology & Innovation
5.4/10
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
151693
- Div I
- Div II
- Div III
- Div IV
34%
Of candidates passed in Division I
Our star performers
R. Namuli
Aggregate: 8
J. Nakigozi
Aggregate: 9
N. Nansubuga
Aggregate: 10
44
Candidates
70%
Passed in Div I & II
Average aggregate per candidate
18.0In the news
Best aggregates
2pupils
8·9scored
Standings
How we ranked
Countrywide
District
in Jinja
3rd
Top subject
By the numbers
School Factfile
371
Enrolment
12
Teaching staff
43
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
About
This is who we are
Ebenezer Standard Primary Sch. is a co-educational private primary school in Jinja, Eastern Region. Founded in 1982, it placed third in Jinja District in the 2025 Primary Leaving Examinations, posting an average aggregate of 10.6 from 44 candidates. It runs a nursery section alongside P1–P7, with a focus on early-years development and co-curricular balance.
A message
From the head teacher
At Ebenezer Standard, 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
Full alumni networkEsther Nalwoga
Entrepreneur and SME founder
Brian Ssali
Award-winning journalist
...go on to...
...have excelled at...
...are Trailblazers at...
The Praecip verdict
Among Jinja District's strongest 2025 PLE performers
What stands out
Ebenezer Standard Primary Sch. earns its place on Jinja District's 2025 PLE table at rank 3, with an average aggregate of 10.6 from 44 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 490,000 – 740,000
10 class levels · billed per term
Class level | Day Stay at home · attend daily |
|---|---|
| Baby | UGX490,000 |
| Middle | UGX510,000 |
| Top | UGX530,000 |
| P1 | UGX620,000 |
| P2 | UGX640,000 |
| P3 | UGX650,000 |
| P4 | UGX670,000 |
| P5 | UGX690,000 |
| P6 | UGX720,000 |
| P7 | UGX740,000 |
All amounts in UGX, billed per term. Annual figure assumes three school terms. Fees exclude one-off entrant extras (uniform, application, deposits), see below.
740000How 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
Ebenezer Standard 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 60,000
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
47
hopefuls
Places offered
44
admitted
Subscription
1.1×applications per place
Offer rate
94%
of applicants admitted
Admission charges · one-off
For new entrants
Issued to incoming families of Ebenezer Standard. Settled once at admission, never billed again.
Itemized charges
- 01Admission feeUSh 160,000
- 02Uniform setUSh 230,000
- 03Development fundUSh 120,000
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
Feature12 Apr 2026
Ebenezer Standard celebrates its 2025 PLE results
The school placed third in Jinja District with an average aggregate of 10.6 and 15 pupils in Division I.
5 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
Co-curricular
- Netball court
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
Good value for the area
Strong on the basics, reading, writing and arithmetic, and the PLE preparation is taken seriously from P6.
Ivan W., Parent23 May 202612 people found this useful
Solid academics
Strong on the basics, reading, writing and arithmetic, and the PLE preparation is taken seriously from P6.
Grace O., Parent11 May 20269 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.
Esther A., Parent10 May 202617 people found this useful
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