Kanungu Model Primary School was established in 2001 by the Makiro Catholic Parish as a nursery and primary day and boarding school. It remains private, and is now staffed by 12 teachers supporting 270 +students (138 boarders).
Kanungu Model Primary School has 7 classrooms and 2 dormitories and two classrooms and an office are under construction. Student fees are 40,700 shillings ($25) per term for day scholars. Boarding fees are 89,500 shillings ($56).
[related_posts]Additional revenues come from parish contributions, as many parents cannot regularly pay fees. The school needs additional classrooms, an auditorium, textbooks, computer and photocopier and additional accommodations for boarders and teachers.