1976
Established
Kibaale Community Primary Sch.
Namutumba Trading Centre, Namutumba, NamutumbaMixedDay
Praecip ranking
Praecip rating
1.8
out of 5
District rank
#06
in Namutumba
Not yet ranked
Best schools in Uganda
ranked out of 15,388
Busoga rank
#04
in Busoga
Reviews
03
parent reviews
Praecip ratings
How we rated Kibaale Community Primary Sch.
1.76
Praecip composite · out of 5
StrongestAcademics4.1/10
To watchSports2.6/10
Academics & Outcomes
Academics
4.1/10
Early Years
3.1/10
Teaching Quality
3.5/10
Reputation & Prestige
3.9/10
Care & Environment
Pastoral Care
3.8/10
Meals & Wellbeing
3.2/10
Campus & Facilities
3.3/10
Parent Engagement
3.7/10
Pursuits & Enrichment
Personal Development
3.8/10
Sports
2.6/10
Music, Dance & Drama
3.3/10
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
31273
- Div I
- Div II
- Div III
- Div IV
12%
Of candidates passed in Division I
Our star performers
B. Kirabo
Aggregate: 11
J. Okello
Aggregate: 12
G. Tumusiime
Aggregate: 14
25
Candidates
60%
Passed in Div I & II
Average aggregate per candidate
21.2In the news
Best aggregates
2pupils
11·12scored
Standings
How we ranked
Countrywide
District
in Namutumba
6th
Top subject
By the numbers
School Factfile
206
Enrolment
7
Teaching staff
40
Typical class size
- Campus anatomy
- Single campus
- Gender profile
- Mixed
- Ownership
- Community-based (CBO)
- Religious affiliation
- Non-denominational
- Residency type
- Day
- 5-day boarding
- Not available
- Setting
- Peri-urban
What we emphasize
- Early-years development
- Talent development
- Sports & athletics
- Discipline & character
About
This is who we are
Kibaale Community Primary Sch. is a co-educational community based primary school in Namutumba, Eastern Region. Founded in 1976, it placed #6 in Namutumba District in the 2025 Primary Leaving Examinations, posting an average aggregate of 13.6 from 25 candidates. It runs a nursery section alongside P1–P7, with a focus on early-years development and talent development.
A message
From the head teacher
At Kibaale Community, 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
Esther Namaganda
Lawyer and partner at a Kampala firm
...go on to...
...have excelled at...
...are Trailblazers at...
The Praecip verdict
A solid Namutumba District PLE performer
What stands out
Kibaale Community Primary Sch. earns its place on Namutumba District's 2025 PLE table at rank 6, with an average aggregate of 13.6 from 25 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 120,000 – 180,000
10 class levels · billed per term
Class level | Day Stay at home · attend daily |
|---|---|
| Baby | UGX120,000 |
| Middle | UGX120,000 |
| Top | UGX130,000 |
| P1 | UGX150,000 |
| P2 | UGX150,000 |
| P3 | UGX160,000 |
| P4 | UGX160,000 |
| P5 | UGX170,000 |
| P6 | UGX170,000 |
| P7 | UGX180,000 |
All amounts in UGX, billed per term. Annual figure assumes three school terms. Fees exclude one-off entrant extras (uniform, application, deposits), see below.
180000How 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
Kibaale Community 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 20,000
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
91
hopefuls
Places offered
25
admitted
Subscription
3.6×applications per place
Offer rate
27%
of applicants admitted
Admission charges · one-off
For new entrants
Issued to incoming families of Kibaale Community. Settled once at admission, never billed again.
Itemized charges
- 01Admission feeUSh 40,000
- 02Uniform setUSh 100,000
- 03Development fundUSh 30,000
Admissions currently closed
Next intake: Open for 2027 P1 intake
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
Kibaale Community celebrates its 2025 PLE results
The school placed #6 in Namutumba District with an average aggregate of 13.6 and 3 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
- Dining hall
- Early-years play area
Co-curricular
- Netball court
- Music & drama room
- Football pitch
Health & safety
- Sickbay
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
Address
Namutumba, Eastern Region, Namutumba Trading Centre, Namutumba, Namutumba
Uganda
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Parent reviews
What families are saying
Solid academics
Strong on the basics, reading, writing and arithmetic, and the PLE preparation is taken seriously from P6.
Joan B., Parent21 January 202617 people found this useful
Solid academics
The teachers know each child by name and the termly reports are detailed. Our P5 daughter has grown in confidence here.
David N., Parent09 May 202621 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.
Peter K., Parent11 April 202616 people found this useful
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