1982
Established
Timnah Schools Luweero
Luwero Township, Luwero, LuweroMixedDay & Boarding
Praecip recommended Enrolment open
Praecip ranking
Praecip rating
3.7
out of 5
District rank
,
Not yet ranked
Top 10
Best schools in Uganda
ranked out of 15,388
Buganda rank
#10
in Buganda
Reviews
03
parent reviews
Praecip ratings
How we rated Timnah Schools Luweero
3.74
Praecip composite · out of 5
StrongestAcademics8.2/10
To watchMusic, Dance & Drama6.4/10
Academics & Outcomes
Academics
8.2/10
Early Years
7.6/10
Teaching Quality
7.0/10
Reputation & Prestige
8.0/10
Care & Environment
Pastoral Care
7.3/10
Meals & Wellbeing
7.9/10
Campus & Facilities
7.5/10
Parent Engagement
6.6/10
Pursuits & Enrichment
Personal Development
7.2/10
Sports
6.6/10
Music, Dance & Drama
6.4/10
Technology & Innovation
7.4/10
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
16421
- Div I
- Div II
- Div III
- Div IV
70%
Of candidates passed in Division I
Our star performers
K. Asiimwe
Aggregate: 4
F. Kiconco
Aggregate: 5
P. Kirabo
Aggregate: 7
23
Candidates
87%
Passed in Div I & II
Average aggregate per candidate
12.5In the news
K. Asiimwe leads Timnah Schools Luweero's PLE stars with aggregate 4
Best aggregates
2pupils
4·5scored
Standings
How we ranked
Countrywide
Top 10 of all schools
9th
District
Top subject
in English
3rd
By the numbers
School Factfile
156
Enrolment
6
Teaching staff
56
Typical class size
- Campus anatomy
- Single campus
- Gender profile
- Mixed
- Ownership
- Private
- Religious affiliation
- Non-denominational
- Residency type
- Day & Boarding
- 5-day boarding
- Not available
- Setting
- Peri-urban
What we emphasize
- ICT & innovation
- Music, dance & drama
- Co-curricular balance
About
This is who we are
Timnah Schools Luweero is a co-educational private primary school in Luwero, Central Region. Founded in 1982, it is ranked 9 nationally in the 2025 Primary Leaving Examinations, posting an average aggregate of 6.1 from 23 candidates. It runs a nursery section alongside P1–P7, with a focus on ict & innovation and music, dance & drama.
A message
From the head teacher
At Timnah Schools, 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 Twesigye
University lecturer
Peter Ssemwanga
Chartered accountant
...go on to...
...have excelled at...
...are Trailblazers at...
The Praecip verdict
A national-grade PLE performer with strong fundamentals
What stands out
Timnah Schools Luweero earns its place on the national table on results: rank 9 with an average aggregate of 6.1 from 23 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 400,000 – 600,000
BoardingUGX 860,000 – 1,250,000
10 class levels · billed per term
Class level | Day Stay at home · attend daily | Boarding Meals, dorms, supervised study |
|---|---|---|
| Baby | UGX400,000 | UGX860,000 |
| Middle | UGX410,000 | UGX910,000 |
| Top | UGX430,000 | UGX960,000 |
| P1 | UGX500,000 | UGX1,010,000 |
| P2 | UGX510,000 | UGX1,060,000 |
| P3 | UGX530,000 | UGX1,100,000 |
| P4 | UGX540,000 | UGX1,150,000 |
| P5 | UGX560,000 | UGX1,200,000 |
| P6 | UGX580,000 | UGX1,230,000 |
| P7 | UGX600,000 | UGX1,250,000 |
All amounts in UGX, billed per term. Annual figure assumes three school terms. Fees exclude one-off entrant extras (uniform, application, deposits), see below.
1250000How fees are paid
Payment methods
Termly fees due upfront
What's included
What fees covers
- Tuition
- Meals (lunch)
- Boarding (where applicable)
- Examinations & assessments
Financial aid
Bursaries & discounts
Timnah Schools 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 40,000Entry 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
90
hopefuls
Places offered
20
admitted
Subscription
4.5×applications per place
Offer rate
22%
of applicants admitted
Admission charges · one-off
For new entrants
Issued to incoming families of Timnah Schools. Settled once at admission, never billed again.
Itemized charges
- 01Admission feeUSh 130,000
- 02Uniform setUSh 120,000
- 03Development fundUSh 100,000
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
Timnah Schools celebrates its 2025 PLE results
The school ranked 9 nationally with an average aggregate of 6.1 and 16 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
- Computer / ICT room
- Science corner
- Early-years play area
- Dining hall
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
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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.
Joseph O., Parent27 March 202611 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.
Doreen K., Parent15 March 202624 people 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.
Daniel N., Parent26 April 20267 people found this useful
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