1997
Established
St. Mary's Girls Primary Sch.
Nakapiripirit Central, Nakapiripirit, NakapiripiritGirls onlyDay & Boarding
Verified profile Enrolment open
Praecip ranking
Praecip rating
1.4
out of 5
District rank
#02
in Nakapiripirit
Not yet ranked
Best schools in Uganda
ranked out of 15,388
Karamoja rank
#11
in Karamoja
Reviews
02
parent reviews
Praecip ratings
How we rated St. Mary's Girls Primary Sch.
1.35
Praecip composite · out of 5
StrongestPastoral Care3.2/10
To watchEarly Years2.6/10
Academics & Outcomes
Academics
3.0/10
Early Years
2.6/10
Teaching Quality
2.6/10
Reputation & Prestige
2.6/10
Care & Environment
Pastoral Care
3.2/10
Meals & Wellbeing
2.6/10
Campus & Facilities
2.6/10
Parent Engagement
2.6/10
Pursuits & Enrichment
Personal Development
2.6/10
Sports
2.6/10
Music, Dance & Drama
2.6/10
Technology & Innovation
2.6/10
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
128156
- Div I
- Div II
- Div III
- Div IV
2%
Of candidates passed in Division I
Our star performers
T. Ochieng
Aggregate: 15
P. Atim
Aggregate: 15
A. Kato
Aggregate: 15
51
Candidates
57%
Passed in Div I & II
Average aggregate per candidate
22.7In the news
Best aggregates
5pupils
15scored
Standings
How we ranked
Countrywide
District
in Nakapiripirit
2nd
Top subject
By the numbers
School Factfile
397
Enrolment
18
Teaching staff
30
Typical class size
- Campus anatomy
- Single campus
- Gender profile
- Girls only
- Ownership
- Faith-based mission
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic
- Residency type
- Day & Boarding
- 5-day boarding
- Not available
- Setting
- Rural
What we emphasize
- Early-years development
- ICT & innovation
- Numeracy foundations
About
This is who we are
St. Mary's Girls Primary Sch. is a girls-only faith based mission primary school in Nakapiripirit, Northern Region. Founded in 1997, it placed second in Nakapiripirit District in the 2025 Primary Leaving Examinations, posting an average aggregate of 18.6 from 51 candidates. It runs the full P1–P7 programme, with a focus on early-years development and ict & innovation.
A message
From the head teacher
At St Marys, 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
Grace Ssali
University lecturer
Mariam Komugisha
Lawyer and partner at a Kampala firm
...go on to...
...have excelled at...
...are Trailblazers at...
The Praecip verdict
Among Nakapiripirit District's strongest 2025 PLE performers
What stands out
St. Mary's Girls Primary Sch. earns its place on Nakapiripirit District's 2025 PLE table at rank 2, with an average aggregate of 18.6 from 51 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 230,000 – 280,000
BoardingUGX 570,000 – 710,000
7 class levels · billed per term
Class level | Day Stay at home · attend daily | Boarding Meals, dorms, supervised study |
|---|---|---|
| P1 | UGX230,000 | UGX570,000 |
| P2 | UGX240,000 | UGX600,000 |
| P3 | UGX240,000 | UGX630,000 |
| P4 | UGX250,000 | UGX650,000 |
| P5 | UGX260,000 | UGX680,000 |
| P6 | UGX270,000 | UGX700,000 |
| P7 | UGX280,000 | UGX710,000 |
All amounts in UGX, billed per term. Annual figure assumes three school terms. Fees exclude one-off entrant extras (uniform, application, deposits), see below.
710000How 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 Marys 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 30,000
Entry ages
2 classes
Who can join, and at what age
Children outside the band may be considered case-by-case at the head’s discretion.
- 01P16–7yrs
- 02P27–8yrs
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
70
hopefuls
Places offered
38
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 St Marys. Settled once at admission, never billed again.
Itemized charges
- 01Admission feeUSh 60,000
- 02Uniform setUSh 160,000
- 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
Feature11 Apr 2026
St Marys celebrates its 2025 PLE results
The school placed second in Nakapiripirit District with an average aggregate of 18.6 and 1 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
Co-curricular
- Football pitch
- Swimming pool
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
Find us
Where the school is, and how to reach it
Address
Nakapiripirit, Northern Region, Nakapiripirit Central, Nakapiripirit, Nakapiripirit
Uganda
Reach the office
- 0705 107366
- info@stmarysgirlsprimarysch.ac.ug
- www.st-marys-girls-primary-sch.ac.ug
- Nakapiripirit, Nakapiripirit
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Parent reviews
What families are saying
Caring and committed
Strong on the basics, reading, writing and arithmetic, and the PLE preparation is taken seriously from P6.
Doreen K., Parent17 January 20261 person found this useful
Couldn't be happier
Good discipline and a safe compound. Communication from the office could be quicker, but we are happy overall.
Hadijah W., Parent09 February 202616 people found this useful
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