Are you looking for a great public secondary school to enroll your child in? Well, the comprehensive list below should help you with your decision. Have a look!
- Moi Girls’ High School Eldoret
- This school, formerly known as the Highlands School, changed its name to Moi Girls Eldoret in 1978. This institution, initially established in 1928, is located close to Eldoret town in Uasin Gishu County. Moi Girls Eldoret is a Christian non-denominational school that offers the 844 secondary school curriculum. Every young woman who passes through this institution receives high quality education, and has the opportunity to be equipped as a 21st Century leader.
- Maranda High School
- Maranda High is a boys’ boarding school located in Bondo town in Siaya County. It has a good reputation of performing well in KCSE national examinations, and has sent several of its candidates to public universities. The dedicated team of teachers, non-teaching staff, students and parents, combined with the modern learning facilities sets this school apart from all others in the region. Since its inception in 1926, it has produced notable alumni, including the former Prime Minister, Honorable Raila Odinga.
- Bahati Girls Secondary School
- Bahati Girls is a girls-only boarding school located in Nakuru County. This institution, driven by its slogan, “Knowledge in Virtue”, has produced several individuals who have made a significant contribution in the Kenyan society. Bahati Girls has had several of its candidates get excellent results in the KCSE examinations, thanks to the learning program that encourages students to study effectively and become more competitive. Bahati Girls aims to produce well-rounded individuals who not only perform well in examinations, but also excel in the workplace.
- Loreto High School Limuru
- This girls-only institution was started by the Loreto Sisters in 1936 after they noted that many African girls were being denied a right to education at the time. Since then, Loreto Limuru (also referred to as Reds) has become a national school with high academic standards. Located in Limuru in Kiambu County, this school has built a reputation of being a center of excellence that provides quality education through holistic growth of the girl child.
- Kenya High School
- The Kenya High School is a public girls’ high school located in the Kileleshwa suburbs of Nairobi County. The institution, established back in 1908 as the Kenya European Girls’ High School, but came to be known as the Kenya High School in 1939. Since then, several young women have had their lives and careers shaped by this institution that believes in the provision of holistic and quality education as well as service to God and humanity. Kenya High (also known as Boma) has made its mark as a centre for educational excellence and training, and has over the years produced several top performers in the KCSE national examinations.
- Mangu High School
- Mangu High school was established in 1925 as a Kenyan Roman Catholic National High School. It is located 6 kilometers from Thika town, in Kiambu County. Mangu is ranked among the top public secondary schools countrywide, and several of its students gain admission into local and international universities. Also, many of its students rank highly in the national KCSE examinations yearly. Mangu was the first school in Kenya to introduce aviation as an examinable subject, making it the best choice for students who are interested in pursuing this career. Notable alumni of this school include former President Mwai Kibaki, and the late Cardinal Maurice Otunga.
- Precious Blood Secondary School, Riruta
- Precious Blood, commonly known as PB, was established in 1964 by the Precious Blood Sisters. The school was started with the local community in mind, to provide education to children from Kawangware, Riruta and Uthiru who had been adversely affected by the Mau Mau struggle. It is located in Kawangware location, Nairobi County, just about 7 kilometers from the city centre. Precious Blood Secondary School offers holistic education that encompasses spiritual, social, physical and intellectual growth, evident in the excellent KCSE results that are produced yearly.
- Starehe Boys Centre
- This institution was founded in 1959 by the late Dr. Geoffrey Griffin, together with Geoffrey Geturo and the late Joseph Gikubu. Starehe Boys is a partial-boarding facility that was started as a center for bright, needy boys. Starehe educates at least 70% of its students free, and the remaining 30% pay fees at a reduced rate. Places in this school are awarded purely on merit, to those who show academic potential, and as such, the school performs very well in KCSE examinations. Students of this school are exposed to a wide range of co-curricular activities, and besides academics, are trained in the areas of service, leadership, democracy, internationalism among others.
- Alliance Girls’ High School (AGHS)
- Also known as ‘Bush Girls’, this national girls’ boarding school has over the years endeavored to become the most preferred girls national school in Kenya. It is located in a serene area near Kikuyu town in Kiambu County, just about 20 kilometers from Nairobi. This school was founded in 1948 by the Alliance of Protestant Churches, and was the first secondary school institution to admit African girls. Currently, Alliance Girls prides itself as a school that draws students from all over Kenya, that is always among the top ten schools in KCSE, and that sends several of its graduates to local and international universities.
- Alliance High School (AHS)
- AHS is the ‘brother school’ to AGHS, and has a similar nickname, ‘Bush’. This institution was also established by the Alliance of Protestant Churches in 1926, and was the first high school in Kenya to offer education to Africans. It is located near Kikuyu town, and is just a ten minute walk from its sister school. This school has consistently performed well in KCSE examinations, and has sent several of its graduates to local and international universities. In addition, students of this school are exposed to much more than academics. There are a wide range of extracurricular activities available, as well as exchange programs for deserving students. The graduate of AHS is one who shows strength of mind, body and character, and serves the society faithfully.
There you go – the top ten public secondary schools in Kenya for 2018! Now you can comfortably help your child make the right choice!