1973
Established
Praecip ranking
Praecip rating
3.3
out of 5
District rank
,
Not yet ranked
Top 50
Best schools in Uganda
ranked out of 15,388
Acholi rank
#14
in Acholi
Reviews
02
parent reviews
Praecip ratings
How we rated Lacor Parents PS Gulu
3.33
Praecip composite · out of 5
StrongestTeaching Quality7.5/10
To watchTechnology & Innovation5.4/10
Academics & Outcomes
Academics
7.4/10
Early Years
6.2/10
Teaching Quality
7.5/10
Reputation & Prestige
7.2/10
Care & Environment
Pastoral Care
7.5/10
Meals & Wellbeing
6.0/10
Campus & Facilities
6.3/10
Parent Engagement
6.0/10
Pursuits & Enrichment
Personal Development
6.1/10
Sports
6.2/10
Music, Dance & Drama
6.3/10
Technology & Innovation
5.4/10
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
331062
- Div I
- Div II
- Div III
- Div IV
63%
Of candidates passed in Division I
Our star performers
P. Kiconco
Aggregate: 5
T. Ssemwanga
Aggregate: 6
R. Nansubuga
Aggregate: 7
52
Candidates
83%
Passed in Div I & II
Average aggregate per candidate
13.7In the news
Best aggregates
2pupils
5·6scored
Standings
How we ranked
Countrywide
schools nationally
top50%
District
Top subject
in English
70th
By the numbers
School Factfile
409
Enrolment
14
Teaching staff
34
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
- Sports & athletics
- PLE excellence
- Talent development
- Pastoral care / guidance
About
This is who we are
Lacor Parents PS Gulu is a co-educational community based primary school in Gulu, Northern Region. Founded in 1973, it is ranked 26 nationally in the 2025 Primary Leaving Examinations, posting an average aggregate of 7.1 from 52 candidates. It runs a nursery section alongside P1–P7, with a focus on sports & athletics and ple excellence.
A message
From the head teacher
At Lacor Parents, 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 networkSamuel Nabukenya
Software engineer working abroad
Joan Twesigye
Medical doctor, Mulago National Referral Hospital
...go on to...
...have excelled at...
...are Trailblazers at...
The Praecip verdict
A national-grade PLE performer with strong fundamentals
What stands out
Lacor Parents PS Gulu earns its place on the national table on results: rank 26 with an average aggregate of 7.1 from 52 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 130,000 – 190,000
10 class levels · billed per term
Class level | Day Stay at home · attend daily |
|---|---|
| Baby | UGX130,000 |
| Middle | UGX130,000 |
| Top | UGX140,000 |
| P1 | UGX160,000 |
| P2 | UGX160,000 |
| P3 | UGX170,000 |
| P4 | UGX170,000 |
| P5 | UGX180,000 |
| P6 | UGX180,000 |
| P7 | UGX190,000 |
All amounts in UGX, billed per term. Annual figure assumes three school terms. Fees exclude one-off entrant extras (uniform, application, deposits), see below.
190000How 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
Lacor Parents 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 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
96
hopefuls
Places offered
52
admitted
Subscription
1.8×applications per place
Offer rate
54%
of applicants admitted
Admission charges · one-off
For new entrants
Issued to incoming families of Lacor Parents. Settled once at admission, never billed again.
Itemized charges
- 01Admission feeUSh 40,000
- 02Uniform setUSh 150,000
- 03Development fundUSh 30,000
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
Lacor Parents celebrates its 2025 PLE results
The school ranked 26 nationally with an average aggregate of 7.1 and 33 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
- Early-years play area
- Science corner
- Computer / ICT room
Co-curricular
- Music & drama room
- Netball court
Transport
- School buses
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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Where the school is, and how to reach it
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Parent reviews
What families are saying
Caring and committed
Good discipline and a safe compound. Communication from the office could be quicker, but we are happy overall.
David N., Parent16 May 20263 people found this useful
Solid academics
Fees are fair for the area and the meals are decent. The music and drama programme is a real highlight.
Ivan L., Parent20 March 202610 people found this useful
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