1969
Established
Praecip ranking
Praecip rating
2.5
out of 5
District rank
,
Not yet ranked
Praecip ranked
Best schools in Uganda
ranked out of 15,388
Lango rank
#02
in Lango
Reviews
03
parent reviews
Praecip ratings
How we rated St. Gracious PS Lira
2.47
Praecip composite · out of 5
StrongestPastoral Care5.7/10
To watchSports3.5/10
Academics & Outcomes
Academics
5.5/10
Early Years
4.3/10
Teaching Quality
4.5/10
Reputation & Prestige
5.0/10
Care & Environment
Pastoral Care
5.7/10
Meals & Wellbeing
4.0/10
Campus & Facilities
5.6/10
Parent Engagement
5.2/10
Pursuits & Enrichment
Personal Development
5.6/10
Sports
3.5/10
Music, Dance & Drama
4.1/10
Technology & Innovation
3.8/10
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
2337208
- Div I
- Div II
- Div III
- Div IV
26%
Of candidates passed in Division I
Our star performers
G. Ochieng
Aggregate: 9
N. Achen
Aggregate: 10
D. Mukasa
Aggregate: 11
90
Candidates
67%
Passed in Div I & II
Average aggregate per candidate
19.3In the news
Best aggregates
2pupils
9·10scored
Standings
How we ranked
Countrywide
schools nationally
top50%
District
Top subject
in English
745th
By the numbers
School Factfile
682
Enrolment
28
Teaching staff
51
Typical class size
- Campus anatomy
- Single campus
- Gender profile
- Mixed
- Ownership
- Faith-based mission
- Religious affiliation
- Anglican
- Residency type
- Day & Boarding
- 5-day boarding
- Not available
- Setting
- Urban
What we emphasize
- Reading & literacy
- Pastoral care / guidance
- Numeracy foundations
About
This is who we are
St. Gracious PS Lira is a co-educational faith based mission primary school in Lira, Northern Region. Founded in 1969, it is ranked 685 nationally in the 2025 Primary Leaving Examinations, posting an average aggregate of 11.7 from 90 candidates. It runs a nursery section alongside P1–P7, with a focus on reading & literacy and pastoral care / guidance.
A message
From the head teacher
At St Gracious, 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
Ritah Auma
Member of the national netball team
...go on to...
...have excelled at...
...are Trailblazers at...
The Praecip verdict
A solid PLE performer on the national table
What stands out
St. Gracious PS Lira earns its place on the national table on results: rank 685 with an average aggregate of 11.7 from 90 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 350,000 – 540,000
BoardingUGX 800,000 – 1,150,000
10 class levels · billed per term
Class level | Day Stay at home · attend daily | Boarding Meals, dorms, supervised study |
|---|---|---|
| Baby | UGX350,000 | UGX800,000 |
| Middle | UGX360,000 | UGX840,000 |
| Top | UGX380,000 | UGX890,000 |
| P1 | UGX450,000 | UGX930,000 |
| P2 | UGX460,000 | UGX980,000 |
| P3 | UGX480,000 | UGX1,020,000 |
| P4 | UGX490,000 | UGX1,070,000 |
| P5 | UGX510,000 | UGX1,110,000 |
| P6 | UGX520,000 | UGX1,130,000 |
| P7 | UGX540,000 | UGX1,150,000 |
All amounts in UGX, billed per term. Annual figure assumes three school terms. Fees exclude one-off entrant extras (uniform, application, deposits), see below.
1150000How fees are paid
Payment methods
Installment plans available
What's included
What fees covers
- Tuition
- Meals (lunch)
- Boarding (where applicable)
- Examinations & assessments
Financial aid
Bursaries & discounts
St Gracious 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 40,000
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
99
hopefuls
Places offered
87
admitted
Subscription
1.1×applications per place
Offer rate
88%
of applicants admitted
Admission charges · one-off
For new entrants
Issued to incoming families of St Gracious. Settled once at admission, never billed again.
Itemized charges
- 01Admission feeUSh 110,000
- 02Uniform setUSh 170,000
- 03Development fundUSh 90,000
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
St Gracious celebrates its 2025 PLE results
The school ranked 685 nationally with an average aggregate of 11.7 and 23 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
- Computer / ICT room
Co-curricular
- Netball court
- Music & drama room
- Football pitch
Health & safety
- Armed guard
- 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
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Parent reviews
What families are saying
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.
Joan N., Parent16 March 202619 people found this useful
Good value for the area
Strong on the basics, reading, writing and arithmetic, and the PLE preparation is taken seriously from P6.
David N., Parent15 February 20265 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.
Timothy L., Parent17 May 20265 people found this useful
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