1958
Established
Giant Panda Junior Sch.
Wakiso East, Wakiso, WakisoMixedDay & Boarding
Enrolment open
Praecip ranking
Praecip rating
3.3
out of 5
District rank
#07
in Wakiso
Not yet ranked
Best schools in Uganda
ranked out of 15,388
Buganda rank
#08
in Buganda
Reviews
03
parent reviews
Praecip ratings
How we rated Giant Panda Junior Sch.
3.32
Praecip composite · out of 5
StrongestAcademics7.4/10
To watchEarly Years5.5/10
Academics & Outcomes
Academics
7.4/10
Early Years
5.5/10
Teaching Quality
6.5/10
Reputation & Prestige
6.4/10
Care & Environment
Pastoral Care
6.8/10
Meals & Wellbeing
6.1/10
Campus & Facilities
6.6/10
Parent Engagement
6.2/10
Pursuits & Enrichment
Personal Development
7.4/10
Sports
6.2/10
Music, Dance & Drama
6.0/10
Technology & Innovation
7.1/10
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
15741
- Div I
- Div II
- Div III
- Div IV
56%
Of candidates passed in Division I
Our star performers
J. Auma
Aggregate: 6
A. Wasswa
Aggregate: 7
S. Okello
Aggregate: 8
27
Candidates
81%
Passed in Div I & II
Average aggregate per candidate
14.4In the news
Best aggregates
2pupils
6·7scored
Standings
How we ranked
Countrywide
District
in Wakiso
7th
Top subject
By the numbers
School Factfile
236
Enrolment
7
Teaching staff
45
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
- ICT & innovation
- PLE excellence
About
This is who we are
Giant Panda Junior Sch. is a co-educational private primary school in Wakiso, Central Region. Founded in 1958, it placed #7 in Wakiso District in the 2025 Primary Leaving Examinations, posting an average aggregate of 8.0 from 27 candidates. It runs the full P1–P7 programme, with a focus on ict & innovation and ple excellence.
A message
From the head teacher
At Giant Panda, 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
Robert Birungi
Lawyer and partner at a Kampala firm
...go on to...
...have excelled at...
...are Trailblazers at...
The Praecip verdict
A solid Wakiso District PLE performer
What stands out
Giant Panda Junior Sch. earns its place on Wakiso District's 2025 PLE table at rank 7, with an average aggregate of 8.0 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 740,000 – 890,000
BoardingUGX 1,390,000 – 1,730,000
7 class levels · billed per term
Class level | Day Stay at home · attend daily | Boarding Meals, dorms, supervised study |
|---|---|---|
| P1 | UGX740,000 | UGX1,390,000 |
| P2 | UGX760,000 | UGX1,450,000 |
| P3 | UGX780,000 | UGX1,520,000 |
| P4 | UGX800,000 | UGX1,580,000 |
| P5 | UGX830,000 | UGX1,650,000 |
| P6 | UGX860,000 | UGX1,690,000 |
| P7 | UGX890,000 | UGX1,730,000 |
All amounts in UGX, billed per term. Annual figure assumes three school terms. Fees exclude one-off entrant extras (uniform, application, deposits), see below.
1730000How 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
Giant Panda 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 60,000Entry 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
60
hopefuls
Places offered
25
admitted
Subscription
2.4×applications per place
Offer rate
42%
of applicants admitted
Admission charges · one-off
For new entrants
Issued to incoming families of Giant Panda. Settled once at admission, never billed again.
Itemized charges
- 01Admission feeUSh 190,000
- 02Uniform setUSh 100,000
- 03Development fundUSh 150,000
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
Giant Panda celebrates its 2025 PLE results
The school placed #7 in Wakiso District with an average aggregate of 8.0 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
Co-curricular
- Football pitch
- Swimming pool
- Music & drama room
Transport
- School buses
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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Where the school is, and how to reach it
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Parent reviews
What families are saying
Good value for the area
A caring school with committed staff. Class sizes are a little large in the lower section but results speak for themselves.
David M., Parent10 April 202610 people found this useful
Good value for the area
Fees are fair for the area and the meals are decent. The music and drama programme is a real highlight.
Esther A., Parent12 May 20264 people found this useful
Happy with the progress
The teachers know each child by name and the termly reports are detailed. Our P5 daughter has grown in confidence here.
Ritah S., Parent26 January 202622 people found this useful
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