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Karongo Madhvan Primary Sch.

Karongo Madhvan Primary Sch.

Jinja West, Jinja, JinjaMixedDay
Enrolment open
1.7/ 5·2 reviews

Praecip ranking

Praecip rating

1.7

out of 5

District rank

#07

in Jinja

Not yet ranked

Best schools in Uganda

ranked out of 15,388

Busoga rank

#03

in Busoga

Reviews

02

parent reviews

Praecip ratings

How we rated Karongo Madhvan Primary Sch.

1.72
Praecip composite · out of 5
StrongestAcademics3.8/10
To watchMeals & Wellbeing2.6/10

Academics & Outcomes

4 axes

Academics

3.8/10

Early Years

3.7/10

Teaching Quality

3.8/10

Reputation & Prestige

3.5/10

Care & Environment

4 axes

Pastoral Care

2.8/10

Meals & Wellbeing

2.6/10

Campus & Facilities

3.6/10

Parent Engagement

3.5/10

Pursuits & Enrichment

4 axes

Personal Development

3.2/10

Sports

2.8/10

Music, Dance & Drama

3.0/10

Technology & Innovation

3.2/10

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

21052
  • Div I
  • Div II
  • Div III
  • Div IV
10%

Of candidates passed in Division I

Our star performers
  • G. Wasswa

    G. Wasswa

    Aggregate: 11
  • G. Namuli

    G. Namuli

    Aggregate: 12
  • D. Nakimuli

    D. Nakimuli

    Aggregate: 14

20

Candidates

60%

Passed in Div I & II

Average aggregate per candidate

21.8

Best aggregates

2pupils
11·12scored

Standings

How we ranked

  • Countrywide

  • District

    in Jinja

    7th

  • Top subject

By the numbers

School Factfile

1984

Established

177

Enrolment

7

Teaching staff

55

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
Urban

What we emphasize

  • Music, dance & drama
  • Christian values
  • Discipline & character

About

This is who we are

Karongo Madhvan Primary Sch. is a co-educational private primary school in Jinja, Eastern Region. Founded in 1984, it placed #7 in Jinja District in the 2025 Primary Leaving Examinations, posting an average aggregate of 13.8 from 20 candidates. It runs a nursery section alongside P1–P7, with a focus on music, dance & drama and christian values.

A message

From the head teacher

Mr. Esther Ssemwanga

At Karongo Madhvan, 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.

Mr. Esther Ssemwanga

Head Teacher

The Praecip verdict

A solid Jinja District PLE performer

What stands out

Karongo Madhvan Primary Sch. earns its place on Jinja District's 2025 PLE table at rank 7, with an average aggregate of 13.8 from 20 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.

Praecip Editorial

Praecip editorial

Reviewed May 2026

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Fees

Tuition by class & residency

Tuition snapshot

DayUGX 560,000860,000

10 class levels · billed per term

Class level

Day

Stay at home · attend daily

Baby

UGX560,000

Middle

UGX590,000

Top

UGX610,000

P1

UGX720,000

P2

UGX740,000

P3

UGX760,000

P4

UGX780,000

P5

UGX810,000

P6

UGX830,000

P7

UGX860,000

All amounts in UGX, billed per term. Annual figure assumes three school terms. Fees exclude one-off entrant extras (uniform, application, deposits), see below.

860000

How fees are paid

Payment methods

  • Mobile money accepted
  • SchoolPay accepted
  • Bank wire not accepted
  • Cash not accepted

Installment plans available

What's included

What fees covers

  • Tuition
  • Meals (lunch)
  • Mid-morning porridge
  • Examinations & assessments

Financial aid

Bursaries & discounts

  • Karongo Madhvan Merit Bursary

    Academic merit

    Partial tuition support for academically strong pupils from low-income families.

  • Sibling discount

    Sibling

    A 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 40,000Entry 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 class34yrs
  • 02P167yrs
  • 03P278yrs

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

54

hopefuls

Places offered

20

admitted

Subscription

2.7×applications per place

Offer rate

37%

of applicants admitted

NoteSubscription rate is applications per place, a higher number means tighter competition for entry.

Admission charges · one-off

For new entrants

Issued to incoming families of Karongo Madhvan. Settled once at admission, never billed again.

Itemized charges

  • 01Admission feeUSh 180,000
  • 02Uniform setUSh 200,000
  • 03Development fundUSh 140,000

NoteIncludes all outside the recurring termly invoice.

Admissions open

Diary

Upcoming events

  • Jun

    20

    Sat

    Visiting day

    Visiting Day, Term 1

    10 AM – 4 PMMain Campus
  • Jul

    15

    Wed

    PTA

    Parents’ (PTA) meeting

    2 PM – 5 PMSchool hall
  • Aug

    10

    Mon

    Examination

    End of term examinations begin

    All day

In the news

Latest from the school

Feature

11 Apr 2026

Karongo Madhvan celebrates its 2025 PLE results

The school placed #7 in Jinja District with an average aggregate of 13.8 and 2 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

  • Computer / ICT room
  • Library
  • Early-years play area
  • Science corner

Co-curricular

  • Music & drama room
  • Football pitch

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

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Where the school is, and how to reach it

Address

Jinja, Eastern Region, Jinja West, Jinja, Jinja
Uganda

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Parent reviews

What families are saying

  1. Good value for the area

    The teachers know each child by name and the termly reports are detailed. Our P5 daughter has grown in confidence here.


    Hadijah K., Parent20 January 2026

    17 people found this useful

  2. 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.


    Robert A., Parent25 March 2026

    20 people found this useful

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