The whole child
Lessons, play, a daily meal and practical skills such as cooking, so children grow in confidence as well as knowledge.
Nursery and Primary · Day and boarding · Kihuura, Kyenjojo
Knowledge is Power. Every child deserves a school.
A community school in Kihuura, Kyenjojo District, giving local children a strong primary education and caring for the whole child: mind, body, character and faith.
Baby–P7Nursery and Primary
Day & boardingBoarding for girls and boys
Our story
A school that grew from its community
Nyakahama St. Mary's was started in Kihuura, Kyenjojo District, so that children in our villages could get a basic primary education close to home. Most families here live from small farms, and school costs are a real struggle. Today, with parents, teachers and partners working together, the school is a place where children learn, eat, play and are looked after.
Read our story →Why St. Mary's
Learning that cares for the whole child
Faith and character
Honesty, respect and service are taught in class and lived out in every school day.
Girls stay in school
We work with families and partners so that girls are not left behind, and complete primary school.
How we help →Day and boarding
Safe dormitories, a daily routine, sick bay care and visiting days for boarders.
About boarding →Learning pathways
From Baby Class to the PLE
A caring start in Nursery and a confident finish in Primary Seven, in one school.
A joyful start
Nursery section
Baby, Middle and Top Class build language, numbers and confidence through play, songs and caring routines.
The Nursery section →
Ready for PLE and beyond
Primary section
P1 to P7 follow the national curriculum, with reading, sciences, sports and clubs, and careful preparation for the Primary Leaving Examinations.
The Primary section →News and events
All news →
Latest from the school
School news and upcoming events will appear here as they are published.
Admissions
Joining St. Mary's is simple
- Apply online or at the schoolFill in the short form below with your child's details. There is no charge to apply.
- Visit and placementWe call you to arrange a visit and agree the right class for your child.
- Admission and payment codeYour child is given an admission number and a payment code for school fees.
- First day at schoolEvery child joins a house. Boarders are also given a dormitory and a bed.
School fees
See balances in the parent portal →
Pay with your child's payment code
Every learner has a payment code. Use it on any channel below and you will get an SMS receipt straight away.
MTN Mobile MoneyPay from any MTN line
Airtel MoneyPay from any Airtel line
Bursar's officeCash at school, with a printed receipt
Support our school
Help us finish our new classrooms
The walls of a new classroom block are up, but it still needs a roof, doors, windows, floors and desks. Many parents also cannot meet the cost of fees, uniforms and books. Gifts towards the classrooms, school fees and a computer lab change what is possible for children in Kihuura. Every gift is recorded and reported.