1961
Established
Praecip ranking
Praecip rating
3.2
out of 5
District rank
,
Not yet ranked
Top 100
Best schools in Uganda
ranked out of 15,388
Busoga rank
#03
in Busoga
Reviews
03
parent reviews
Praecip ratings
How we rated Hillside Ways PS Iganga
3.16
Praecip composite · out of 5
StrongestAcademics7.0/10
To watchCampus & Facilities5.4/10
Academics & Outcomes
Academics
7.0/10
Early Years
6.0/10
Teaching Quality
6.6/10
Reputation & Prestige
6.2/10
Care & Environment
Pastoral Care
6.6/10
Meals & Wellbeing
5.5/10
Campus & Facilities
5.4/10
Parent Engagement
6.7/10
Pursuits & Enrichment
Personal Development
6.8/10
Sports
6.1/10
Music, Dance & Drama
6.6/10
Technology & Innovation
6.0/10
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
15742
- Div I
- Div II
- Div III
- Div IV
54%
Of candidates passed in Division I
Our star performers
E. Mukasa
Aggregate: 6
B. Namuli
Aggregate: 7
D. Nsubuga
Aggregate: 9
28
Candidates
79%
Passed in Div I & II
Average aggregate per candidate
15.1In the news
Best aggregates
2pupils
6·7scored
Standings
How we ranked
Countrywide
schools nationally
top50%
District
Top subject
in English
104th
By the numbers
School Factfile
238
Enrolment
10
Teaching staff
46
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
- Rural
What we emphasize
- Numeracy foundations
- Sports & athletics
- Co-curricular balance
About
This is who we are
Hillside Ways PS Iganga is a co-educational private primary school in Iganga, Eastern Region. Founded in 1961, it is ranked 95 nationally in the 2025 Primary Leaving Examinations, posting an average aggregate of 8.3 from 28 candidates. It runs the full P1–P7 programme, with a focus on numeracy foundations and sports & athletics.
A message
From the head teacher
At Hillside Ways, 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 networkEmmanuel Mugisha
Medical doctor, Mulago National Referral Hospital
...go on to...
...have excelled at...
...are Trailblazers at...
The Praecip verdict
A strong national performer worth a closer look
What stands out
Hillside Ways PS Iganga earns its place on the national table on results: rank 95 with an average aggregate of 8.3 from 28 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 350,000 – 420,000
7 class levels · billed per term
Class level | Day Stay at home · attend daily |
|---|---|
| P1 | UGX350,000 |
| P2 | UGX360,000 |
| P3 | UGX370,000 |
| P4 | UGX380,000 |
| P5 | UGX390,000 |
| P6 | UGX410,000 |
| P7 | UGX420,000 |
All amounts in UGX, billed per term. Annual figure assumes three school terms. Fees exclude one-off entrant extras (uniform, application, deposits), see below.
420000How 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
Hillside Ways 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 30,000
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
56
hopefuls
Places offered
27
admitted
Subscription
2.1×applications per place
Offer rate
48%
of applicants admitted
Admission charges · one-off
For new entrants
Issued to incoming families of Hillside Ways. Settled once at admission, never billed again.
Itemized charges
- 01Admission feeUSh 90,000
- 02Uniform setUSh 110,000
- 03Development fundUSh 70,000
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
Hillside Ways celebrates its 2025 PLE results
The school ranked 95 nationally with an average aggregate of 8.3 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
- Science corner
- Computer / ICT room
- Early-years play area
- Library
Co-curricular
- Netball court
- Swimming pool
- Music & drama room
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
Find us
Where the school is, and how to reach it
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Parent reviews
What families are saying
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.
Emmanuel A., Parent12 January 20264 people found this useful
Caring and committed
Good discipline and a safe compound. Communication from the office could be quicker, but we are happy overall.
Brian T., Parent19 January 20268 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.
Mariam K., Parent12 March 20266 people found this useful
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