About Us
Rooted in Faith, Growing Through Education
Founded in 1897 by the Church Missionary Society (CMS), Mengo Primary School is Uganda’s oldest primary school. As a co-educational, Anglican, and government-aided institution, it has been at the forefront of education for 124 years. The school serves over 900 pupils, with 45% being girls, and is funded through parent fees, government grants under Universal Primary Education (UPE), and support from charities that assist vulnerable students.
The school was founded by the Church Missionary Society (CMS) from London in 1897. It was the first Primary school in Uganda.Today the school is co-educational for boys and Giirls. It is a Church founded (Anglican) school. It is Government aided benefiting from the Government Policy of Universal Primary Education (UPE) which came in place in 1997 the exact same year that the school celebrated 100 years.
Preparing pupils to be productive in the community, self-reliant, dependable and admirable in society.
Education for a better future life. Train pupils to be God fearing and morally upright.
Our Identity
Mengo Primary School is a co-educational institution that provides quality education for both boys and girls. It is government-aided and benefits from Uganda’s Universal Primary Education (UPE) program, which was introduced in 1997—the same year the school celebrated its 100th anniversary.
Our Students and Staff
Currently, the school has a total enrollment of 950 pupils, with 55% being girls. Our committed team consists of over 40 teaching and non-teaching staff, all working together to provide a holistic, disciplined, and academically sound learning environment.
Our Members of Staff
Oversees curriculum implementation, teacher performance, and student academic progress.
Provides overall leadership and vision for the school, ensuring academic excellence and discipline.
Oversees academic programs, monitors student performance, and ensures effective teaching and learning strategies.