2016
Established
Praecip ranking
Praecip rating
3.1
out of 5
District rank
,
Not yet ranked
Praecip ranked
Best schools in Uganda
ranked out of 15,388
Lango rank
#04
in Lango
Reviews
02
parent reviews
Praecip ratings
How we rated Meta PS Oyam
3.14
Praecip composite · out of 5
StrongestPastoral Care7.5/10
To watchTechnology & Innovation5.1/10
Academics & Outcomes
Academics
7.0/10
Early Years
5.9/10
Teaching Quality
6.8/10
Reputation & Prestige
6.6/10
Care & Environment
Pastoral Care
7.5/10
Meals & Wellbeing
5.9/10
Campus & Facilities
5.7/10
Parent Engagement
6.5/10
Pursuits & Enrichment
Personal Development
5.6/10
Sports
5.5/10
Music, Dance & Drama
6.4/10
Technology & Innovation
5.1/10
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
311693
- Div I
- Div II
- Div III
- Div IV
52%
Of candidates passed in Division I
Our star performers
J. Kawuki
Aggregate: 6
M. Lubega
Aggregate: 7
L. Mukasa
Aggregate: 8
60
Candidates
78%
Passed in Div I & II
Average aggregate per candidate
15.3In the news
Best aggregates
2pupils
6·7scored
Standings
How we ranked
Countrywide
schools nationally
top50%
District
Top subject
in English
118th
By the numbers
School Factfile
431
Enrolment
15
Teaching staff
41
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
- PLE excellence
- Discipline & character
- ICT & innovation
- Music, dance & drama
About
This is who we are
Meta PS Oyam is a co-educational private primary school in Oyam, Northern Region. Founded in 2016, it is ranked 110 nationally in the 2025 Primary Leaving Examinations, posting an average aggregate of 8.6 from 60 candidates. It runs a nursery section alongside P1–P7, with a focus on ple excellence and discipline & character.
A message
From the head teacher
At Meta Oyam, 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 Nansubuga
Lawyer and partner at a Kampala firm
Daniel Atim
University lecturer
...go on to...
...have excelled at...
...are Trailblazers at...
The Praecip verdict
A strong national performer worth a closer look
What stands out
Meta PS Oyam earns its place on the national table on results: rank 110 with an average aggregate of 8.6 from 60 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 230,000 – 350,000
10 class levels · billed per term
Class level | Day Stay at home · attend daily |
|---|---|
| Baby | UGX230,000 |
| Middle | UGX240,000 |
| Top | UGX250,000 |
| P1 | UGX290,000 |
| P2 | UGX300,000 |
| P3 | UGX300,000 |
| P4 | UGX310,000 |
| P5 | UGX320,000 |
| P6 | UGX340,000 |
| P7 | UGX350,000 |
All amounts in UGX, billed per term. Annual figure assumes three school terms. Fees exclude one-off entrant extras (uniform, application, deposits), see below.
350000How 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
Meta Oyam 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 20,000Entry 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
195
hopefuls
Places offered
51
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 Meta Oyam. Settled once at admission, never billed again.
Itemized charges
- 01Admission feeUSh 70,000
- 02Uniform setUSh 170,000
- 03Development fundUSh 60,000
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
Meta Oyam celebrates its 2025 PLE results
The school ranked 110 nationally with an average aggregate of 8.6 and 31 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
- Dining hall
- Early-years play area
- Science corner
- Computer / ICT room
Co-curricular
- Music & drama room
- Netball court
- Football pitch
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
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Parent reviews
What families are saying
Happy with the progress
Strong on the basics, reading, writing and arithmetic, and the PLE preparation is taken seriously from P6.
Emmanuel N., Parent22 January 202611 people found this useful
Solid academics
Good discipline and a safe compound. Communication from the office could be quicker, but we are happy overall.
Joseph T., Parent19 May 202615 people found this useful
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