2012
Established
St. Matia Mulumba Makindye Ssabagabo
Kampala Trading Centre, Kampala, KampalaMixedDay & Boarding
Enrolment open
Praecip ranking
Praecip rating
3.6
out of 5
District rank
,
Not yet ranked
Top 20
Best schools in Uganda
ranked out of 15,388
Buganda rank
#14
in Buganda
Reviews
03
parent reviews
Praecip ratings
How we rated St. Matia Mulumba Makindye Ssabagabo
3.61
Praecip composite · out of 5
StrongestTeaching Quality8.1/10
To watchCampus & Facilities5.8/10
Academics & Outcomes
Academics
7.9/10
Early Years
7.0/10
Teaching Quality
8.1/10
Reputation & Prestige
8.0/10
Care & Environment
Pastoral Care
7.7/10
Meals & Wellbeing
6.6/10
Campus & Facilities
5.8/10
Parent Engagement
7.3/10
Pursuits & Enrichment
Personal Development
7.7/10
Sports
6.0/10
Music, Dance & Drama
7.2/10
Technology & Innovation
6.2/10
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
511583
- Div I
- Div II
- Div III
- Div IV
65%
Of candidates passed in Division I
Our star performers
H. Mukasa
Aggregate: 4
H. Lubega
Aggregate: 5
L. Nakigozi
Aggregate: 6
78
Candidates
85%
Passed in Div I & II
Average aggregate per candidate
13.2In the news
Best aggregates
2pupils
4·5scored
Standings
How we ranked
Countrywide
schools nationally
top50%
District
Top subject
in English
32nd
By the numbers
School Factfile
603
Enrolment
27
Teaching staff
56
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
- Peri-urban
What we emphasize
- Numeracy foundations
- Christian values
- Pastoral care / guidance
- Reading & literacy
About
This is who we are
St. Matia Mulumba Makindye Ssabagabo is a co-educational faith based mission primary school in Kampala, Central Region. Founded in 2012, it is ranked 20 nationally in the 2025 Primary Leaving Examinations, posting an average aggregate of 6.8 from 78 candidates. It runs a nursery section alongside P1–P7, with a focus on numeracy foundations and christian values.
A message
From the head teacher
At St Matia, 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
Joan Tumusiime
Award-winning journalist
...go on to...
...have excelled at...
...are Trailblazers at...
The Praecip verdict
A national-grade PLE performer with strong fundamentals
What stands out
St. Matia Mulumba Makindye Ssabagabo earns its place on the national table on results: rank 20 with an average aggregate of 6.8 from 78 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
BoardingUGX 560,000 – 810,000
10 class levels · billed per term
Class level | Day Stay at home · attend daily | Boarding Meals, dorms, supervised study |
|---|---|---|
| Baby | UGX220,000 | UGX560,000 |
| Middle | UGX230,000 | UGX590,000 |
| Top | UGX240,000 | UGX620,000 |
| P1 | UGX280,000 | UGX660,000 |
| P2 | UGX290,000 | UGX690,000 |
| P3 | UGX290,000 | UGX720,000 |
| P4 | UGX300,000 | UGX750,000 |
| P5 | UGX310,000 | UGX780,000 |
| P6 | UGX330,000 | UGX800,000 |
| P7 | UGX340,000 | UGX810,000 |
All amounts in UGX, billed per term. Annual figure assumes three school terms. Fees exclude one-off entrant extras (uniform, application, deposits), see below.
810000How 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 Matia 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 50,000
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
119
hopefuls
Places offered
57
admitted
Subscription
2.1×applications per place
Offer rate
48%
of applicants admitted
Admission charges · one-off
For new entrants
Issued to incoming families of St Matia. Settled once at admission, never billed again.
Itemized charges
- 01Admission feeUSh 70,000
- 02Uniform setUSh 100,000
- 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
St Matia celebrates its 2025 PLE results
The school ranked 20 nationally with an average aggregate of 6.8 and 51 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
- Library
Co-curricular
- Swimming pool
- Football pitch
Transport
- School buses
Health & safety
- 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
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Parent reviews
What families are saying
Good value for the area
A caring school with committed staff. Class sizes are a little large in the lower section but results speak for themselves.
Emmanuel N., Parent26 May 202610 people found this useful
Solid academics
Strong on the basics, reading, writing and arithmetic, and the PLE preparation is taken seriously from P6.
Ivan N., Parent26 April 20262 people found this useful
Solid academics
Good discipline and a safe compound. Communication from the office could be quicker, but we are happy overall.
Sharon N., Parent13 February 2026Be the first to find this useful
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