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McDonald International School
MAYANGAYANGA PRIMARY SCHOOL
Mayangayanga is McDonald International's partner school for 2026-2027! Read about where it's located, get an overview of the school, and view a tour of the school here.
Overview
Grade Levels
The school runs from pre-school (ages 3-4) to grade 7 (age 12).​​
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Student Body
Mayangayanga has a total of 260 students, with 98 boys and 162 girls.
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Staff
There are 9 teachers at Mayangayanga Primary School.​​​
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Type of School
Mayangayanga is a public school.​
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Ugandan School System
Uganda has universal primary (elementary) education, which is intended to make primary school free for all students. However, due to limited government funding, parents must still pay large amounts to send their children to school. Parents are expected to cover school fees and purchase their childrens' own scholastic materials, expenses that many families struggle to afford. As the cost of education can be a significant burden for students attending the Ugandan schools that Sister Schools serves, donated school supplies help ensure that children can attend school prepared with the materials they need to learn.
Mayangayanga Primary School is located in Mayangayanga village, Nagojje parish in Mukono district. Mukono district is located 22 miles east of Kampala in a rural area.
Location
Campus
The school is situated on a three-acre piece of land that accommodates six classrooms, two staff houses, and three toilets. It also has a large mosque, a borehole, and a water tank.​
While the school does receive some government funding, parents are responsible for the costs of meals, extra teachers, and many other expenses not covered by the public grant. Parents are also expected to pay for all school supplies.
Culture & Language
Most residents of Mayangayanga village are members of the Baganda ethnic group, the largest ethnic group in Uganda, which makes up approximately 17% of the country's total population. Luganda is the primary language spoken by the Baganda people, and children grow up speaking Luganda at home. Students begin learning English in kindergarten, and by fourth grade, English becomes the sole language of instruction at school.
Partnership History with Sister Schools
Mayangayanga Primary School has partnered with Sister Schools since 2013!
Questions? Email info@sisterschools.org
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