2013
Established
St. Philomena PS Masaka
Masaka Township, Masaka, MasakaMixedDay & Boarding
Enrolment open
Praecip ranking
Praecip rating
3.7
out of 5
District rank
,
Not yet ranked
Top 20
Best schools in Uganda
ranked out of 15,388
Buganda rank
#09
in Buganda
Reviews
03
parent reviews
Praecip ratings
How we rated St. Philomena PS Masaka
3.73
Praecip composite · out of 5
StrongestReputation & Prestige8.3/10
To watchMeals & Wellbeing6.2/10
Academics & Outcomes
Academics
8.0/10
Early Years
7.8/10
Teaching Quality
6.7/10
Reputation & Prestige
8.3/10
Care & Environment
Pastoral Care
7.7/10
Meals & Wellbeing
6.2/10
Campus & Facilities
7.1/10
Parent Engagement
7.0/10
Pursuits & Enrichment
Personal Development
8.0/10
Sports
6.4/10
Music, Dance & Drama
7.5/10
Technology & Innovation
7.1/10
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
15421
- Div I
- Div II
- Div III
- Div IV
68%
Of candidates passed in Division I
Our star performers
J. Ssemwanga
Aggregate: 4
P. Asiimwe
Aggregate: 5
T. Okello
Aggregate: 6
22
Candidates
86%
Passed in Div I & II
Average aggregate per candidate
12.7In the news
Best aggregates
2pupils
4·5scored
Standings
How we ranked
Countrywide
schools nationally
top50%
District
Top subject
in English
26th
By the numbers
School Factfile
155
Enrolment
6
Teaching staff
52
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
- ICT & innovation
- Reading & literacy
- PLE excellence
About
This is who we are
St. Philomena PS Masaka is a co-educational faith based mission primary school in Masaka, Central Region. Founded in 2013, it is ranked 11 nationally in the 2025 Primary Leaving Examinations, posting an average aggregate of 6.3 from 22 candidates. It runs a nursery section alongside P1–P7, with a focus on numeracy foundations and ict & innovation.
A message
From the head teacher
At St Philomena, 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
Emmanuel Kiconco
Medical doctor, Mulago National Referral Hospital
...go on to...
...have excelled at...
...are Trailblazers at...
The Praecip verdict
A national-grade PLE performer with strong fundamentals
What stands out
St. Philomena PS Masaka earns its place on the national table on results: rank 11 with an average aggregate of 6.3 from 22 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 240,000 – 360,000
BoardingUGX 590,000 – 850,000
10 class levels · billed per term
Class level | Day Stay at home · attend daily | Boarding Meals, dorms, supervised study |
|---|---|---|
| Baby | UGX240,000 | UGX590,000 |
| Middle | UGX250,000 | UGX620,000 |
| Top | UGX260,000 | UGX660,000 |
| P1 | UGX300,000 | UGX690,000 |
| P2 | UGX310,000 | UGX720,000 |
| P3 | UGX310,000 | UGX750,000 |
| P4 | UGX320,000 | UGX790,000 |
| P5 | UGX330,000 | UGX820,000 |
| P6 | UGX350,000 | UGX840,000 |
| P7 | UGX360,000 | UGX850,000 |
All amounts in UGX, billed per term. Annual figure assumes three school terms. Fees exclude one-off entrant extras (uniform, application, deposits), see below.
850000How 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 Philomena 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 50,000Entry 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
36
hopefuls
Places offered
18
admitted
Subscription
2.0×applications per place
Offer rate
50%
of applicants admitted
Admission charges · one-off
For new entrants
Issued to incoming families of St Philomena. Settled once at admission, never billed again.
Itemized charges
- 01Admission feeUSh 80,000
- 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 Philomena celebrates its 2025 PLE results
The school ranked 11 nationally with an average aggregate of 6.3 and 15 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
- Science corner
- Library
Co-curricular
- Swimming pool
- Music & drama room
- Football pitch
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
A caring school with committed staff. Class sizes are a little large in the lower section but results speak for themselves.
Ritah N., Parent27 March 202617 people found this useful
Solid academics
Strong on the basics, reading, writing and arithmetic, and the PLE preparation is taken seriously from P6.
Timothy N., Parent14 January 202615 people found this useful
Caring and committed
A caring school with committed staff. Class sizes are a little large in the lower section but results speak for themselves.
Patience A., Parent10 January 202623 people found this useful
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