1987
Established
St. Mary's Primary Sch. Dokolo
Dokolo Trading Centre, Dokolo, DokoloMixedDay
Enrolment open
Praecip ranking
Praecip rating
2.2
out of 5
District rank
#03
in Dokolo
Not yet ranked
Best schools in Uganda
ranked out of 15,388
Lango rank
#09
in Lango
Reviews
02
parent reviews
Praecip ratings
How we rated St. Mary's Primary Sch. Dokolo
2.21
Praecip composite · out of 5
StrongestAcademics5.3/10
To watchEarly Years3.2/10
Academics & Outcomes
Academics
5.3/10
Early Years
3.2/10
Teaching Quality
5.2/10
Reputation & Prestige
4.6/10
Care & Environment
Pastoral Care
4.4/10
Meals & Wellbeing
3.8/10
Campus & Facilities
4.0/10
Parent Engagement
4.5/10
Pursuits & Enrichment
Personal Development
4.5/10
Sports
3.8/10
Music, Dance & Drama
4.2/10
Technology & Innovation
4.0/10
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
1220114
- Div I
- Div II
- Div III
- Div IV
24%
Of candidates passed in Division I
Our star performers
W. Tumusiime
Aggregate: 9
G. Wanyana
Aggregate: 10
L. Tumusiime
Aggregate: 12
49
Candidates
65%
Passed in Div I & II
Average aggregate per candidate
19.6In the news
Best aggregates
2pupils
9·10scored
Standings
How we ranked
Countrywide
District
in Dokolo
3rd
Top subject
By the numbers
School Factfile
301
Enrolment
11
Teaching staff
39
Typical class size
- Campus anatomy
- Single campus
- Gender profile
- Mixed
- Ownership
- Faith-based mission
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic
- Residency type
- Day
- 5-day boarding
- Not available
- Setting
- Rural
What we emphasize
- Discipline & character
- Sports & athletics
- Music, dance & drama
About
This is who we are
St. Mary's Primary Sch. Dokolo is a co-educational faith based mission primary school in Dokolo, Northern Region. Founded in 1987, it placed third in Dokolo District in the 2025 Primary Leaving Examinations, posting an average aggregate of 11.9 from 49 candidates. It runs the full P1–P7 programme, with a focus on discipline & character and sports & athletics.
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
Doreen Namuli
Chartered accountant
Ivan Kiconco
Award-winning journalist
...go on to...
...have excelled at...
...are Trailblazers at...
The Praecip verdict
Among Dokolo District's strongest 2025 PLE performers
What stands out
St. Mary's Primary Sch. Dokolo earns its place on Dokolo District's 2025 PLE table at rank 3, with an average aggregate of 11.9 from 49 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 200,000 – 240,000
7 class levels · billed per term
Class level | Day Stay at home · attend daily |
|---|---|
| P1 | UGX200,000 |
| P2 | UGX210,000 |
| P3 | UGX210,000 |
| P4 | UGX220,000 |
| P5 | UGX230,000 |
| P6 | UGX230,000 |
| P7 | UGX240,000 |
All amounts in UGX, billed per term. Annual figure assumes three school terms. Fees exclude one-off entrant extras (uniform, application, deposits), see below.
240000How fees are paid
Payment methods
Termly fees due upfront
What's included
What fees covers
- Tuition
- Meals (lunch)
- Mid-morning porridge
- 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
169
hopefuls
Places offered
45
admitted
Subscription
3.8×applications per place
Offer rate
27%
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 50,000
- 02Uniform setUSh 120,000
- 03Development fundUSh 40,000
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 third in Dokolo District with an average aggregate of 11.9 and 12 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
- Library
- Early-years play area
- Computer / ICT room
Co-curricular
- Netball court
Transport
- School buses
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
Solid academics
Good discipline and a safe compound. Communication from the office could be quicker, but we are happy overall.
Doreen K., Parent23 April 202612 people found this useful
Good value for the area
Good discipline and a safe compound. Communication from the office could be quicker, but we are happy overall.
Emmanuel N., Parent25 May 2026Be the first to find this useful
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