1992
Established
Praecip ranking
Praecip rating
2.1
out of 5
District rank
,
Not yet ranked
Praecip ranked
Best schools in Uganda
ranked out of 15,388
Busoga rank
#04
in Busoga
Reviews
03
parent reviews
Praecip ratings
How we rated Kaswabuli PS Namutumba
2.14
Praecip composite · out of 5
StrongestPastoral Care5.1/10
To watchTechnology & Innovation2.9/10
Academics & Outcomes
Academics
5.0/10
Early Years
4.2/10
Teaching Quality
4.6/10
Reputation & Prestige
3.9/10
Care & Environment
Pastoral Care
5.1/10
Meals & Wellbeing
4.6/10
Campus & Facilities
3.8/10
Parent Engagement
4.5/10
Pursuits & Enrichment
Personal Development
3.7/10
Sports
4.0/10
Music, Dance & Drama
4.4/10
Technology & Innovation
2.9/10
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
2025145
- Div I
- Div II
- Div III
- Div IV
31%
Of candidates passed in Division I
Our star performers
A. Kato
Aggregate: 9
S. Kato
Aggregate: 10
J. Asiimwe
Aggregate: 11
65
Candidates
69%
Passed in Div I & II
Average aggregate per candidate
18.4In the news
Best aggregates
2pupils
9·10scored
Standings
How we ranked
Countrywide
schools nationally
top50%
District
Top subject
in English
624th
By the numbers
School Factfile
469
Enrolment
19
Teaching staff
28
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
- Early-years development
- Sports & athletics
- Music, dance & drama
About
This is who we are
Kaswabuli PS Namutumba is a co-educational private primary school in Namutumba, Eastern Region. Founded in 1992, it is ranked 577 nationally in the 2025 Primary Leaving Examinations, posting an average aggregate of 11.3 from 65 candidates. It runs a nursery section alongside P1–P7, with a focus on early-years development and sports & athletics.
A message
From the head teacher
At Kaswabuli Namutumba, 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
Ivan Mugisha
Medical doctor, Mulago National Referral Hospital
Doreen Lubega
Software engineer working abroad
...go on to...
...have excelled at...
...are Trailblazers at...
The Praecip verdict
A solid PLE performer on the national table
What stands out
Kaswabuli PS Namutumba earns its place on the national table on results: rank 577 with an average aggregate of 11.3 from 65 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 280,000 – 420,000
10 class levels · billed per term
Class level | Day Stay at home · attend daily |
|---|---|
| Baby | UGX280,000 |
| Middle | UGX290,000 |
| Top | UGX300,000 |
| 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
Termly fees due upfront
What's included
What fees covers
- Tuition
- Meals (lunch)
- Mid-morning porridge
- Examinations & assessments
Financial aid
Bursaries & discounts
Kaswabuli Namutumba 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 60,000Entry 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
216
hopefuls
Places offered
57
admitted
Subscription
3.8×applications per place
Offer rate
26%
of applicants admitted
Admission charges · one-off
For new entrants
Issued to incoming families of Kaswabuli Namutumba. Settled once at admission, never billed again.
Itemized charges
- 01Admission feeUSh 90,000
- 02Uniform setUSh 100,000
- 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
Feature11 Apr 2026
Kaswabuli Namutumba celebrates its 2025 PLE results
The school ranked 577 nationally with an average aggregate of 11.3 and 20 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
- Swimming pool
- Netball court
- 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
Reach the office
- 0736 371893
- info@kaswabulipsnamutumba.ac.ug
- www.kaswabuli-ps-namutumba.ac.ug
- Namutumba, Namutumba
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Parent reviews
What families are saying
Solid academics
Fees are fair for the area and the meals are decent. The music and drama programme is a real highlight.
Brian W., Parent25 April 202623 people found this useful
Caring and committed
Strong on the basics, reading, writing and arithmetic, and the PLE preparation is taken seriously from P6.
Joseph W., Parent11 March 2026Be the first to find this useful
Couldn't be happier
A caring school with committed staff. Class sizes are a little large in the lower section but results speak for themselves.
Robert W., Parent23 March 20263 people found this useful
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