1972
Established
Gayaza Junior School
Gayaza Estate, Gayaza, WakisoGirls onlyDay & Boarding
Verified profile Parents' choice Praecip recommended Enrolment open
Praecip ranking
Praecip rating
4.3
out of 5
District rank
#01
in Wakiso
Top 10
Best schools in Uganda
ranked out of 15,388
Buganda rank
#02
in Buganda
Reviews
01
parent review
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Praecip ratings
How we rated Gayaza Junior School
4.35
Praecip composite · out of 5
StrongestReputation & Prestige9.3/10
To watchTechnology & Innovation7.6/10
Academics & Outcomes
Academics
9.2/10
Early Years
8.0/10
Teaching Quality
9.0/10
Reputation & Prestige
9.3/10
Care & Environment
Pastoral Care
9.3/10
Meals & Wellbeing
8.4/10
Campus & Facilities
8.4/10
Parent Engagement
8.5/10
Pursuits & Enrichment
Personal Development
9.0/10
Sports
7.8/10
Music, Dance & Drama
8.6/10
Technology & Innovation
7.6/10
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
92910
- Div I
- Div II
- Div III
- Div IV
90%
Of candidates passed in Division I
Our star performers
N. Nabukenya
Aggregate: 4
L. Akello
Aggregate: 5
S. Nansubuga
Aggregate: 5
102
Candidates
99%
Passed in Div I & II
Average aggregate per candidate
9.1In the news
N. Nabukenya leads Gayaza Junior School's PLE stars with aggregate 4
Best aggregates
3pupils
4·5scored
Standings
How we ranked
Countrywide
Top 10 of all schools
7th
District
in Wakiso
1st
Top subject
in English
4th
By the numbers
School Factfile
720
Enrolment
60
Teaching staff
30
Typical class size
- Campus anatomy
- Single campus
- Gender profile
- Girls only
- Ownership
- Government-aided
- Religious affiliation
- Anglican
- Residency type
- Day & Boarding
- 5-day boarding
- Not available
- Setting
- Peri-urban
What we emphasize
- Academic Achievement
- Pastoral Care / Guidance
- Reading Culture
- Music & Drama
About
This is who we are
Founded in 1972 on the Gayaza estate as the feeder primary for Gayaza High School, GJS is one of Uganda's most established girls' primary schools. Its boarding tradition mirrors the senior school, and the curriculum is designed to prepare girls for the academic culture of the country's top secondary schools.
A message
From the head teacher
At GJS, our girls learn to read carefully, write clearly and think independently, the three habits that carry them through every gate that comes next.
Awards & recognition
Trophies on the wall
04Honours on record
Recognized 2023, 2024 across 3 categories.
- Academic· 2
- Arts & MDD· 1
- Community· 1
Our alumni
Who we have shaped
Notable alumni
Hon. Sarah Opendi
Member of Parliament; former State Minister
...have excelled at...
...are Trailblazers at...
The Praecip verdict
A direct line into Gayaza High, disciplined, literary, deeply pastoral
What stands out
GJS does what feeder primaries are supposed to do: it shapes girls who walk into S1 with study habits already formed. Reading culture is the unmistakable signature, assemblies, prize-giving, even queueing for lunch are punctuated by recitations.
Where it falters
The campus is modest by Kampala-private-school standards. Parents who weight glossy facilities over teacher continuity may look elsewhere; those who weight the bridge into a top secondary find few peers.
Fees
Tuition by class & residency
Tuition snapshot
DayUGX 900,000 – 1,130,000
BoardingUGX 1,450,000 – 1,700,000
7 class levels · billed per term
Class level | Day Stay at home · attend daily | Boarding Meals, dorms, supervised study |
|---|---|---|
| P1 | UGX900,000 | UGX1,450,000 |
| P2 | UGX930,000 | UGX1,480,000 |
| P3 | UGX950,000 | UGX1,520,000 |
| P4 | UGX980,000 | UGX1,550,000 |
| P5 | UGX1,030,000 | UGX1,600,000 |
| P6 | UGX1,080,000 | UGX1,650,000 |
| P7 | UGX1,130,000 | UGX1,700,000 |
All amounts in UGX, billed per term. Annual figure assumes three school terms. Fees exclude one-off entrant extras (uniform, application, deposits), see below.
1700000How fees are paid
Payment methods
Installment plans available
What's included
What fees covers
- Tuition
- Meals
- Boarding (where applicable)
- Termly outings
Financial aid
Bursaries & discounts
GJS Need-Based Bursary
Academic meritUp to 40% tuition support for academically strong girls from low-income families.
Application & registration
What you'll need
Admissions checklist
Application requirements
3 required · 1 preferred
- 01Birth certificate
- 02Immunisation card
- 03Previous school report (P2 onward)(preferred)
- 04Parent / guardian ID
FeeUSh 50,000Entry 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
580
hopefuls
Places offered
90
admitted
Subscription
6.4×applications per place
Offer rate
16%
of applicants admitted
Admission charges · one-off
For new entrants
Issued to incoming families of GJS. Settled once at admission, never billed again.
Itemized charges
- 01Admission feeUSh 150,000
- 02Uniform setUSh 280,000
Admissions open
Diary
Upcoming events
Jun
20
Sat
Visiting dayVisiting Day, Term 1
10 AM – 4 PMGJS Main Campus
In the news
Latest from the school
Feature7 Apr 2026
GJS hosts inter-school reading marathon
Over 400 girls from seven primary schools spent the morning reading aloud across four marquees.
Beyond the syllabus
Skill-based programmes
Practical skills taught alongside the national curriculum, not examined by UNEB, but actively part of the school's wider learning. 7 on offer.
Showcase
Baking
- 01Baking
- 02Tailoring
- 03Floristry
- 04Swimming
- 05Music & Choir
- 06Public Speaking
- 07Girl Guides
Campus
Facilities
Curricular
- Library
- Science corner & demo lab
- ICT room
Co-curricular
- Music room
- Netball court
Transport
- School bus
Health & safety
- Sickbay
School life
Extracurricular
Sports fields, art rooms and clubs that fill the time between lessons.
Sports & athletics
- Netball
- Athletics
- Swimming
- Hockey
- Tennis
- Table tennis
Arts & expression
- Choir
- Ballet & Dance
- Drama Society
- Painting
- Creative Writing
Clubs & societies
- Girl Guides
- Young Writers Society
- Environmental Club
- Mathematics Club
- Reading Club
Gallery
A look around
Find us
Where the school is, and how to reach it
Reach the office
- 0414 290 100
- admissions@gjs.sc.ug
- gayazajunior.sc.ug
- Gayaza, Wakiso
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Parent reviews
What families are saying
Two of our girls came through GJS into Gayaza HS
Two of our girls came through GJS into Gayaza HS. The pastoral care is what made the difference for both of them.
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