1990
Established
Praecip ranking
Praecip rating
2.4
out of 5
District rank
#08
in Bushenyi
Not yet ranked
Best schools in Uganda
ranked out of 15,388
Ankole rank
#07
in Ankole
Reviews
03
parent reviews
Praecip ratings
How we rated Pearl Junior Sch.
2.42
Praecip composite · out of 5
StrongestTeaching Quality5.6/10
To watchMeals & Wellbeing4.0/10
Academics & Outcomes
Academics
5.5/10
Early Years
4.5/10
Teaching Quality
5.6/10
Reputation & Prestige
5.1/10
Care & Environment
Pastoral Care
4.9/10
Meals & Wellbeing
4.0/10
Campus & Facilities
4.1/10
Parent Engagement
4.5/10
Pursuits & Enrichment
Personal Development
4.3/10
Sports
4.9/10
Music, Dance & Drama
5.5/10
Technology & Innovation
4.5/10
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
38563012
- Div I
- Div II
- Div III
- Div IV
27%
Of candidates passed in Division I
Our star performers
G. Okello
Aggregate: 9
W. Aine
Aggregate: 10
G. Asiimwe
Aggregate: 11
139
Candidates
68%
Passed in Div I & II
Average aggregate per candidate
19.0In the news
Best aggregates
2pupils
9·10scored
Standings
How we ranked
Countrywide
District
in Bushenyi
8th
Top subject
By the numbers
School Factfile
1,028
Enrolment
45
Teaching staff
35
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
- Pastoral care / guidance
- Christian values
- Talent development
About
This is who we are
Pearl Junior Sch. is a co-educational private primary school in Bushenyi, Western Region. Founded in 1990, it placed #8 in Bushenyi District in the 2025 Primary Leaving Examinations, posting an average aggregate of 11.6 from 139 candidates. It runs a nursery section alongside P1–P7, with a focus on pastoral care / guidance and christian values.
A message
From the head teacher
At Pearl, 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 networkTimothy Mugisha
Award-winning journalist
Doreen Kirabo
Award-winning journalist
...go on to...
...have excelled at...
...are Trailblazers at...
The Praecip verdict
A solid Bushenyi District PLE performer
What stands out
Pearl Junior Sch. earns its place on Bushenyi District's 2025 PLE table at rank 8, with an average aggregate of 11.6 from 139 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 210,000 – 320,000
10 class levels · billed per term
Class level | Day Stay at home · attend daily |
|---|---|
| Baby | UGX210,000 |
| Middle | UGX220,000 |
| Top | UGX230,000 |
| P1 | UGX270,000 |
| P2 | UGX280,000 |
| P3 | UGX280,000 |
| P4 | UGX290,000 |
| P5 | UGX300,000 |
| P6 | UGX310,000 |
| P7 | UGX320,000 |
All amounts in UGX, billed per term. Annual figure assumes three school terms. Fees exclude one-off entrant extras (uniform, application, deposits), see below.
320000How 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
Pearl 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
270
hopefuls
Places offered
132
admitted
Subscription
2.0×applications per place
Offer rate
49%
of applicants admitted
Admission charges · one-off
For new entrants
Issued to incoming families of Pearl. Settled once at admission, never billed again.
Itemized charges
- 01Admission feeUSh 70,000
- 02Uniform setUSh 120,000
- 03Development fundUSh 50,000
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
Pearl celebrates its 2025 PLE results
The school placed #8 in Bushenyi District with an average aggregate of 11.6 and 38 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
- Library
- Dining hall
- Computer / ICT room
- Science corner
Co-curricular
- Netball court
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
- 0755 178741
- info@pearljuniorsch.ac.ug
- www.pearl-junior-sch.ac.ug
- Bushenyi, Bushenyi
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Parent reviews
What families are saying
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.
Emmanuel T., Parent25 January 202610 people found this useful
Solid academics
A caring school with committed staff. Class sizes are a little large in the lower section but results speak for themselves.
Hadijah L., Parent21 January 202624 people found this useful
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.
Sarah W., Parent26 April 202620 people found this useful
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