1989
Established
P'niira Memorial Central Sch. Rubirizi
Rubirizi West, Rubirizi, RubiriziMixedDay
Enrolment open
Praecip ranking
Praecip rating
2.2
out of 5
District rank
,
Not yet ranked
Praecip ranked
Best schools in Uganda
ranked out of 15,388
Ankole rank
#06
in Ankole
Reviews
02
parent reviews
Praecip ratings
How we rated P'niira Memorial Central Sch. Rubirizi
2.17
Praecip composite · out of 5
StrongestPersonal Development5.2/10
To watchCampus & Facilities2.8/10
Academics & Outcomes
Academics
4.9/10
Early Years
4.4/10
Teaching Quality
4.8/10
Reputation & Prestige
4.7/10
Care & Environment
Pastoral Care
4.9/10
Meals & Wellbeing
4.5/10
Campus & Facilities
2.8/10
Parent Engagement
4.5/10
Pursuits & Enrichment
Personal Development
5.2/10
Sports
3.1/10
Music, Dance & Drama
4.5/10
Technology & Innovation
3.4/10
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
1739218
- Div I
- Div II
- Div III
- Div IV
20%
Of candidates passed in Division I
Our star performers
H. Nakimuli
Aggregate: 10
S. Wanyana
Aggregate: 11
R. Nakimuli
Aggregate: 13
87
Candidates
64%
Passed in Div I & II
Average aggregate per candidate
20.1In the news
Best aggregates
2pupils
10·11scored
Standings
How we ranked
Countrywide
schools nationally
top50%
District
Top subject
in English
963rd
By the numbers
School Factfile
735
Enrolment
32
Teaching staff
48
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
- Pastoral care / guidance
- Sports & athletics
- Discipline & character
About
This is who we are
P'niira Memorial Central Sch. Rubirizi is a co-educational private primary school in Rubirizi, Western Region. Founded in 1989, it is ranked 963 nationally in the 2025 Primary Leaving Examinations, posting an average aggregate of 12.6 from 87 candidates. It runs a nursery section alongside P1–P7, with a focus on early-years development and pastoral care / guidance.
A message
From the head teacher
At Pniira Memorial, 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
Patience Wasswa
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
P'niira Memorial Central Sch. Rubirizi earns its place on the national table on results: rank 963 with an average aggregate of 12.6 from 87 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 220,000 – 340,000
10 class levels · billed per term
Class level | Day Stay at home · attend daily |
|---|---|
| Baby | UGX220,000 |
| Middle | UGX230,000 |
| Top | UGX240,000 |
| P1 | UGX280,000 |
| P2 | UGX290,000 |
| P3 | UGX290,000 |
| P4 | UGX300,000 |
| P5 | UGX310,000 |
| P6 | UGX330,000 |
| P7 | UGX340,000 |
All amounts in UGX, billed per term. Annual figure assumes three school terms. Fees exclude one-off entrant extras (uniform, application, deposits), see below.
340000How 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
Pniira Memorial 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
193
hopefuls
Places offered
69
admitted
Subscription
2.8×applications per place
Offer rate
36%
of applicants admitted
Admission charges · one-off
For new entrants
Issued to incoming families of Pniira Memorial. Settled once at admission, never billed again.
Itemized charges
- 01Admission feeUSh 70,000
- 02Uniform setUSh 210,000
- 03Development fundUSh 60,000
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
Pniira Memorial celebrates its 2025 PLE results
The school ranked 963 nationally with an average aggregate of 12.6 and 17 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
- Library
Co-curricular
- Music & drama room
- Netball court
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
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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.
Esther O., Parent12 January 202622 people found this useful
Couldn't be happier
The teachers know each child by name and the termly reports are detailed. Our P5 daughter has grown in confidence here.
Grace N., Parent09 January 202615 people found this useful
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