1984
Established
Praecip ranking
Praecip rating
2.5
out of 5
District rank
,
Not yet ranked
Praecip ranked
Best schools in Uganda
ranked out of 15,388
Buganda rank
#02
in Buganda
Reviews
02
parent reviews
Praecip ratings
How we rated Kampala Junior Kitante Ps
2.45
Praecip composite · out of 5
StrongestAcademics5.7/10
To watchTechnology & Innovation3.9/10
Academics & Outcomes
Academics
5.7/10
Early Years
5.0/10
Teaching Quality
4.5/10
Reputation & Prestige
4.8/10
Care & Environment
Pastoral Care
4.6/10
Meals & Wellbeing
4.1/10
Campus & Facilities
4.4/10
Parent Engagement
5.2/10
Pursuits & Enrichment
Personal Development
5.3/10
Sports
4.9/10
Music, Dance & Drama
5.0/10
Technology & Innovation
3.9/10
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
51442410
- Div I
- Div II
- Div III
- Div IV
39%
Of candidates passed in Division I
Our star performers
R. Namutebi
Aggregate: 8
P. Ssemwanga
Aggregate: 9
B. Namuli
Aggregate: 10
131
Candidates
73%
Passed in Div I & II
Average aggregate per candidate
17.3In the news
Best aggregates
2pupils
8·9scored
Standings
How we ranked
Countrywide
schools nationally
top50%
District
Top subject
in English
326th
By the numbers
School Factfile
855
Enrolment
36
Teaching staff
45
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
- Christian values
- Pastoral care / guidance
- Sports & athletics
- Music, dance & drama
About
This is who we are
Kampala Junior Kitante Ps is a co-educational private primary school in Kampala, Central Region. Founded in 1984, it is ranked 322 nationally in the 2025 Primary Leaving Examinations, posting an average aggregate of 10.1 from 131 candidates. It runs a nursery section alongside P1–P7, with a focus on christian values and pastoral care / guidance.
A message
From the head teacher
At Kampala Kitante, 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 networkJoseph Nakimuli
Member of the national netball team
...go on to...
...have excelled at...
...are Trailblazers at...
The Praecip verdict
A solid PLE performer on the national table
What stands out
Kampala Junior Kitante Ps earns its place on the national table on results: rank 322 with an average aggregate of 10.1 from 131 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 380,000 – 580,000
10 class levels · billed per term
Class level | Day Stay at home · attend daily |
|---|---|
| Baby | UGX380,000 |
| Middle | UGX390,000 |
| Top | UGX410,000 |
| P1 | UGX480,000 |
| P2 | UGX490,000 |
| P3 | UGX510,000 |
| P4 | UGX520,000 |
| P5 | UGX540,000 |
| P6 | UGX560,000 |
| P7 | UGX580,000 |
All amounts in UGX, billed per term. Annual figure assumes three school terms. Fees exclude one-off entrant extras (uniform, application, deposits), see below.
580000How 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
Kampala Kitante 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 40,000
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
445
hopefuls
Places offered
118
admitted
Subscription
3.8×applications per place
Offer rate
27%
of applicants admitted
Admission charges · one-off
For new entrants
Issued to incoming families of Kampala Kitante. Settled once at admission, never billed again.
Itemized charges
- 01Admission feeUSh 120,000
- 02Uniform setUSh 180,000
- 03Development fundUSh 100,000
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
Kampala Kitante celebrates its 2025 PLE results
The school ranked 322 nationally with an average aggregate of 10.1 and 51 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
- Dining hall
- Early-years play area
- Science corner
- Computer / ICT room
Health & safety
- Sickbay
- 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
Strong on the basics, reading, writing and arithmetic, and the PLE preparation is taken seriously from P6.
Joseph A., Parent15 March 20266 people found this useful
Good value for the area
Strong on the basics, reading, writing and arithmetic, and the PLE preparation is taken seriously from P6.
Robert K., Parent22 April 202618 people found this useful
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