What campuses does Musikili Primary School have and what grades are offered at each?

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Musikili Primary School operates two locations in Zambia: its main campus in Mazabuka and a satellite school in Lusaka. The Mazabuka campus covers Grade R through Grade 7 and is the only site offering boarding, which begins at Grade 1. The Lusaka satellite school is limited to Grade 1 and Grade 2 learners and does not offer boarding.

Campus and grade overview

Campus Location Grades offered Boarding
Main campus Mazabuka Grade R – Grade 7 Yes, from Grade 1
Satellite school Lusaka Grade 1 – Grade 2 No

Mazabuka campus (main)

  • Grades: Grade R (reception) through Grade 7.
  • Boarding: Available from Grade 1 onward, so younger boarders are accepted from their first primary year.
  • Setting: The grounds sit in the heart of Zambia's sugar cane industry, which the school describes as giving pupils freedom of surroundings.
  • Day option: Both day and boarding education are offered here, so families in the area can choose day attendance instead of boarding.

Lusaka satellite school

  • Grades: Grade 1 and Grade 2 only.
  • Boarding: Not offered — this site caters to day learners in the Lusaka area.
  • Purpose: It extends the school's reach to the capital for the earliest primary years.

How to choose between the two

The decision usually comes down to two questions:

  1. Does your child need boarding? If yes, the Mazabuka campus is the only option, and your child can board from Grade 1.
  2. Which grades does your child need? If your child is in Grade 1 or Grade 2 and you are based in Lusaka, the satellite school covers those years. For Grade R or Grade 3 and above, the Mazabuka campus is the relevant site.

A family in Lusaka with a Grade 1 child could use the satellite school for those early years, but would need to move to the Mazabuka campus — and consider boarding — from Grade 3 onward.

Background

Musikili Primary School has offered education to its community since 1987 and describes itself as one of Zambia's top boarding schools. It frames its approach around a holistic curriculum, seven core values, and the philosophy that "Happy Children Succeed." For current details on admissions, fees, or visiting, contact the school directly through the email link on its website.