2012
Established
Iganga Children's Centre
Iganga West, Iganga, IgangaMixedDay
Verified profile Enrolment open
Praecip ranking
Praecip rating
1.4
out of 5
District rank
#10
in Iganga
Not yet ranked
Best schools in Uganda
ranked out of 15,388
Busoga rank
#14
in Busoga
Reviews
03
parent reviews
Praecip ratings
How we rated Iganga Children's Centre
1.35
Praecip composite · out of 5
StrongestPastoral Care3.1/10
To watchEarly Years2.6/10
Academics & Outcomes
Academics
3.0/10
Early Years
2.6/10
Teaching Quality
2.6/10
Reputation & Prestige
2.6/10
Care & Environment
Pastoral Care
3.1/10
Meals & Wellbeing
2.6/10
Campus & Facilities
2.6/10
Parent Engagement
2.6/10
Pursuits & Enrichment
Personal Development
2.7/10
Sports
2.6/10
Music, Dance & Drama
2.6/10
Technology & Innovation
2.6/10
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
11794
- Div I
- Div II
- Div III
- Div IV
3%
Of candidates passed in Division I
Our star performers
S. Tumusiime
Aggregate: 15
M. Kiconco
Aggregate: 15
K. Namutebi
Aggregate: 15
32
Candidates
56%
Passed in Div I & II
Average aggregate per candidate
22.8In the news
Best aggregates
4pupils
15scored
Standings
How we ranked
Countrywide
District
in Iganga
10th
Top subject
By the numbers
School Factfile
261
Enrolment
8
Teaching staff
53
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
- Peri-urban
What we emphasize
- Sports & athletics
- Reading & literacy
- Discipline & character
- PLE excellence
About
This is who we are
Iganga Children's Centre is a co-educational private primary school in Iganga, Eastern Region. Founded in 2012, it placed #10 in Iganga District in the 2025 Primary Leaving Examinations, posting an average aggregate of 20.1 from 32 candidates. It runs a nursery section alongside P1–P7, with a focus on sports & athletics and reading & literacy.
A message
From the head teacher
At Iganga Childrens, 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
Joan Mugisha
Medical doctor, Mulago National Referral Hospital
Grace Tumusiime
Software engineer working abroad
...have excelled at...
...are Trailblazers at...
The Praecip verdict
A solid Iganga District PLE performer
What stands out
Iganga Children's Centre earns its place on Iganga District's 2025 PLE table at rank 10, with an average aggregate of 20.1 from 32 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 340,000 – 530,000
10 class levels · billed per term
Class level | Day Stay at home · attend daily |
|---|---|
| Baby | UGX340,000 |
| Middle | UGX360,000 |
| Top | UGX370,000 |
| P1 | UGX440,000 |
| P2 | UGX450,000 |
| P3 | UGX470,000 |
| P4 | UGX480,000 |
| P5 | UGX500,000 |
| P6 | UGX510,000 |
| P7 | UGX530,000 |
All amounts in UGX, billed per term. Annual figure assumes three school terms. Fees exclude one-off entrant extras (uniform, application, deposits), see below.
530000How 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
Iganga Childrens 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 50,000Entry 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
49
hopefuls
Places offered
24
admitted
Subscription
2.0×applications per place
Offer rate
49%
of applicants admitted
Admission charges · one-off
For new entrants
Issued to incoming families of Iganga Childrens. Settled once at admission, never billed again.
Itemized charges
- 01Admission feeUSh 110,000
- 02Uniform setUSh 210,000
- 03Development fundUSh 90,000
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
Iganga Childrens celebrates its 2025 PLE results
The school placed #10 in Iganga District with an average aggregate of 20.1 and 1 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
- Early-years play area
- Science corner
Co-curricular
- Football pitch
- Swimming pool
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
Couldn't be happier
Good discipline and a safe compound. Communication from the office could be quicker, but we are happy overall.
Hadijah B., Parent16 March 20269 people found this useful
Couldn't be happier
Fees are fair for the area and the meals are decent. The music and drama programme is a real highlight.
Brian N., Parent10 March 202615 people found this useful
Happy with the progress
Strong on the basics, reading, writing and arithmetic, and the PLE preparation is taken seriously from P6.
Ritah O., Parent12 January 202613 people found this useful
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