Buryansungwe Primary School was founded by the Roman Catholic Church in 1948, and became government aided ten years later. Today the school is staffed by 19 teachers supporting 1063 students (105 boarders).
Buryansungwe Primary School makes use of 11 permanent and 6 semi-permanent classrooms. Last year the school received 2,000,000 shillings (about $1,000) in government grants. Student fees total 9,500 shillings (about $5.00) per term.
[related_posts]Buryansungwe Primary School lacks staff quarters and adequate dormitories for boys and girls. As a result, many students walk long distances to attend. The school welcomes both sponsorship and sister school opportunities.