# Rapha Primary School Luweero

Rapha Primary School Luweero is a day and boarding, private, co-educational, Nursery and Primary School situated in Luweero town near Luweero District Headquarters. The school was established in 2012 as Rapha Junior Academy.

## Location

Rapha Primary School is located on Luweero Town, Situated just 40 miles along the Kampala-Gulu Highway in Luweero District a district in the Central Region of Uganda. Luweero District is bordered by Nakasongola District to the north, Kayunga District to the east, Mukono District to the southeast, Wakiso District to the south, and Nakaseke District to the west. The coordinates of Rapha Primary School are: 0°50'30.5"N 32°29'26.1"E (Latitude: 0.841811; Longitude: 32.490570).

## Overview

The school is affiliated a catholic and christian faith, but admission is based on academic performance and is open to any interested student, regardless of religious beliefs. The school has a reputation of being a leading academic center with a history of sporting achievements.

## History

Rapha opened its doors for operation in 2012 with initial enrollment of 47 pupils as they ranged from Kindergarten through Lower Primary ending on Primary Five. The number increased through the year as operations were commencing, within just one year enrollmnt had doubled. The name "Rapha" is one of the Biblical names of God, symbolizing His greatness and omnipotence. It specifically means "God the Healer or Jehovah," a name that was proposed by the school's Board of Directors.
The school Vision originated from the dream of Mr. Ssebudde Vincent (R.I.P), who envisioned a generation of bright, quick-thinking young individuals. Following his passing, his sons, Ssebudde Joseph (Executive Director), Matovu Innocent Ssebudde, Ssebudde Thaddeus, and Mayinja Moses, brought this vision to life. Rapha Primary School was established later, soon after one of their family meetings where they committed to realizing their father’s dream.
The foundation stone was laid on 20 January 2012, and since then, the school has experienced continuous growth. On 9 July 2022, the Ssebudde Block was inaugurated by Bishop Eridard Nsubuga, marking another milestone in the school's expansion as it was celebrating 10 years of education services.

## Curriculum Excellence

2015, Rapha presented their first Primary Seven Candidates for Primary Leaving Examinations with a class of 30 candidates who all achieved grade one becoming the top performing school in Luweero. In the same year, the institution's name changed from Rapha Junior Academy to Rapha Primary School. Rapha success continued the next years, collecting 46 grade one pupils of 49 in 2018. 2019, also saw their rise in enrolment with 50 candidates and 60 in 2020.
2021 experienced a closure of schools worldwide where even no school in Uganda was allowed to open for operations due to covid 19 pandemic.
In 2022, they registered 90 pupils for Primary Leaving Examinations that saw the school achieve their major success in 7 years of Primary Leaving Examinations where all of them passed in grade one. This is the year, the school celebrated 10 years of academic foundation and Mrs. Bbosa Florence who is the District Education Officer of Luweero District was the Chief Guest. They achieved sports success in the regional Youth Football Tournaments and watoto wasoka with their football academy registering good results in the U10, U12 and U14 categories.
2023, With a total of 100 pupils registered, 89 passed in grade one, 10 passed in grade two and still 1 was absent for the final examinations. Rapha has attracted big numbers of children from south Sudan, and many south Sudanese parents take advantage of enrolling their children into the school for its academic excellence and it being located on the main highway from South Sudan through Gulu – Nakasongola and Luweero.
The year, 2023 was a year of sports success as the school won the first Kabaka Football Cup which was the first Buganda cup in the entire district in the U14 Boys category under Coach Kakooza Ronald. This was attached to the very many accolades registered in the year; Champions of U12 and U14 Boys football in Luweero Sub-cluster games where even Netball Girls registered their first trophy. They were district champions of FUFA ODILO primary schools championship 2023 and Watoto Wasoka Primary Schools League in the U12 Football Category at the district. This significance had earlier led to the establishment of Rapha Football Academy that was registered through the Uganda Youth Football Association (UYFA).
on 11 October 2024, Rapha took the joy out to the community having presented their first ever outside dedication party for the primary Seven Leavers which was organized at Divine Mercy Agritourism Center in Magoma, Nakaseke district. Divine Mercy Agritourism Center Inauguration happened on the day as the place was opening officially for operation activities. The new Bishop of Kasana – Luweero Diocess; His Grace Bishop Lawrence Mukasa was the Chief Guest to grace the grand opening.
Rapha 2024 PLE results were withheld by Uganda Examinations Board over suspected malpractice with results of three other schools in Luweero.