1994
Established
Firm Foundation Junior Sch. Makindye Ssabagabo
Kampala East, Kampala, KampalaMixedDay & Boarding
Verified profile
Praecip ranking
Praecip rating
2.3
out of 5
District rank
,
Not yet ranked
Praecip ranked
Best schools in Uganda
ranked out of 15,388
Buganda rank
#03
in Buganda
Reviews
02
parent reviews
Praecip ratings
How we rated Firm Foundation Junior Sch. Makindye Ssabagabo
2.30
Praecip composite · out of 5
StrongestAcademics5.2/10
To watchMeals & Wellbeing3.6/10
Academics & Outcomes
Academics
5.2/10
Early Years
5.0/10
Teaching Quality
4.3/10
Reputation & Prestige
4.7/10
Care & Environment
Pastoral Care
5.1/10
Meals & Wellbeing
3.6/10
Campus & Facilities
3.7/10
Parent Engagement
4.0/10
Pursuits & Enrichment
Personal Development
5.2/10
Sports
4.3/10
Music, Dance & Drama
4.7/10
Technology & Innovation
4.6/10
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
4742
- Div I
- Div II
- Div III
- Div IV
24%
Of candidates passed in Division I
Our star performers
D. Ssali
Aggregate: 10
K. Nsubuga
Aggregate: 11
F. Namuli
Aggregate: 13
17
Candidates
65%
Passed in Div I & II
Average aggregate per candidate
19.6In the news
Best aggregates
2pupils
10·11scored
Standings
How we ranked
Countrywide
schools nationally
top50%
District
Top subject
in English
793rd
By the numbers
School Factfile
140
Enrolment
6
Teaching staff
54
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
- Early-years development
- Christian values
- Co-curricular balance
About
This is who we are
Firm Foundation Junior Sch. Makindye Ssabagabo is a co-educational private primary school in Kampala, Central Region. Founded in 1994, it is ranked 786 nationally in the 2025 Primary Leaving Examinations, posting an average aggregate of 12.0 from 17 candidates. It runs a nursery section alongside P1–P7, with a focus on early-years development and christian values.
A message
From the head teacher
At Firm Foundation, 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
Esther Asiimwe
Chartered accountant
Peter Kawuki
Award-winning journalist
...go on to...
...have excelled at...
...are Trailblazers at...
The Praecip verdict
A solid PLE performer on the national table
What stands out
Firm Foundation Junior Sch. Makindye Ssabagabo earns its place on the national table on results: rank 786 with an average aggregate of 12.0 from 17 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 560,000 – 860,000
BoardingUGX 1,170,000 – 1,690,000
10 class levels · billed per term
Class level | Day Stay at home · attend daily | Boarding Meals, dorms, supervised study |
|---|---|---|
| Baby | UGX560,000 | UGX1,170,000 |
| Middle | UGX590,000 | UGX1,230,000 |
| Top | UGX610,000 | UGX1,300,000 |
| P1 | UGX720,000 | UGX1,360,000 |
| P2 | UGX740,000 | UGX1,430,000 |
| P3 | UGX760,000 | UGX1,490,000 |
| P4 | UGX780,000 | UGX1,560,000 |
| P5 | UGX810,000 | UGX1,620,000 |
| P6 | UGX830,000 | UGX1,660,000 |
| P7 | UGX860,000 | UGX1,690,000 |
All amounts in UGX, billed per term. Annual figure assumes three school terms. Fees exclude one-off entrant extras (uniform, application, deposits), see below.
1690000How 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
Firm Foundation 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 40,000Entry 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
32
hopefuls
Places offered
14
admitted
Subscription
2.3×applications per place
Offer rate
44%
of applicants admitted
Admission charges · one-off
For new entrants
Issued to incoming families of Firm Foundation. Settled once at admission, never billed again.
Itemized charges
- 01Admission feeUSh 180,000
- 02Uniform setUSh 120,000
- 03Development fundUSh 140,000
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
Firm Foundation celebrates its 2025 PLE results
The school ranked 786 nationally with an average aggregate of 12.0 and 4 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
- Science corner
- Early-years play area
Transport
- School buses
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
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Parent reviews
What families are saying
Happy with the progress
Strong on the basics, reading, writing and arithmetic, and the PLE preparation is taken seriously from P6.
Sharon N., Parent24 January 202621 people found this useful
Solid academics
Good discipline and a safe compound. Communication from the office could be quicker, but we are happy overall.
Mariam N., Parent09 February 202613 people found this useful
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