National Schools in Kenya Per Clusters

National Schools in Kenya Per Clusters

National schools in Kenya, renowned as the pinnacle of academic excellence and the foremost secondary education institutions nationwide, draw in top-performing students from all 47 counties. The roster of national schools in Kenya represents nothing short of the premier educational establishments across the nation.

Initially, the count stood at 18 national schools until 2011, when Sam Ongeri, then Minister of Education, advocated for an additional 30 schools. Subsequently, in 2013, as part of a drive to foster social cohesion and national unity, 30 provincial schools were accorded national status.

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This trend continued in 2014, with the inclusion of 25 more institutes, bringing the total count to 103. In 2019, the tally of national secondary schools in Kenya reached 105.

However, with the incorporation of special needs schools into this category in 2020, the figure escalated to 126. Given their exclusive selection criteria, wherein only the highest-performing KCPE candidates gain admission, these institutions consistently rank among the finest in Kenya.

While a significant proportion of national schools are located in Nairobi County, they are strategically distributed across the 47 counties. The comprehensive list of national schools in Kenya is organized according to their clusters.

Cluster One:

Below is a compilation of Kenyan national schools categorized within Cluster One.

1. Asumbi Girls High School – Homa Bay County
2. Bunyore Girls High School – Vihiga County
3. Bura Girls High School – Taita Taveta County
4. Chogoria Girls High School – Tharaka Nithi County
5. Friends School Boys Kamusinga – Bungoma County
6. Garissa Boys High School – Garissa County
7. Kagumo Boys High School – Kirinyaga County
8. Kakamega Boys School – Kakamega County
9. Kanga Boys High School – Migori County
10. Kapsabet Boys High School – Nandi County
11. Karima Girls High School – Nyandarua County
12. Kipsigis Girls’ High School – Kericho County
13. Kisii Boys High School – Kisii County
14. Lugulu Girls High School – Webuye, Bungoma County
15. Machakos Boys High School – Machakos County
16. Makueni Boys High School – Makueni County
17. Mama Ngina Girls High School – Mombasa County
18. Maranda Boys High School – Siaya County
19. Meru Boys School – Meru County
20. Moi Girls High School Isinya – Kajiado County
21. Moi Boys High School Mbiruri – Embu County
22. Murang’a Boys High School – Murang’a County
23. Muthale Girls High School – Kitui County
24. Nyabururu Girls High School – Kisii County
25. Pangani Girls High School – Nairobi County
26. Ribe Boys High School – Kilifi County
27. St. Brigids Girls High School Kiminini – Kakamega County
28. St. Patrick’s Boys High School Iten – Elgeyo Marakwet County
29. St. Theresa’s Tartar Girls High School – West Pokot County

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Cluster Two

Kenya’s cluster two National schools are renowned for their unwavering commitment to academic excellence. These institutions, grouped under cluster two, consistently demonstrate remarkable performance. Among the notable schools in this category are:

1. Bahari Girls Secondary School, Kilifi County
2. Chewoyet High School, West Pokot County
3. Garbatula High School, Isiolo County
4. Hola Boys Secondary School, Tana River County
5. Kabianga High School, Kericho County
6. Kathiani Girls School, Machakos County
7. Kisima Girls High School, Samburu County
8. Lamu Girls Secondary School, Lamu County
9. Mandera Secondary School, Mandera County
10. Mbooni Girls Secondary School, Makueni County
11. Moi Girls Secondary School, Marsabit Mandera
12. Moi Nyabohanse Girls High School, Migori County
13. Moyale Boys Secondary School, Marsabit County
14. Mpeketoni Secondary School, Lamu County
15. Nanyuki High School, Laikipia County
16. Ngao Girls Secondary School, Tana River County
17. Nyandarua High School, Nyandarua County
18. Oloolaiser High School, Kajiado County
19. S.A Kolanya Girls Secondary School, Busia County
20. Sironga Girls High School, Nyamira County
21. St. Joseph’s Girls Chepterit, Nandi County
22. Tenwek High School, Bomet County
23. Turkana Girls Secondary School, Turkana County
24. Wajir Girls Secondary School, Wajir County
25. Wajir High School, Wajir County

These schools have consistently demonstrated a commitment to academic excellence, as reflected in their performance over the years.

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Cluster Three

Here’s a rundown of cluster three national high schools across the country:

1. Alliance Girls High School, Kiambu County
2. Alliance High School, Kiambu County
3. Kenyatta High School, Mwatate, Nairobi County
4. Lenana School, Nairobi County
5. Limuru Girls High School, Kiambu County
6. Loreto High School Limuru, Kiambu County
7. Mangu High School, Kiambu County
8. Maryhill Girls High School, Kiambu County
9. Maseno School, Kisumu County
10. Moi Forces Academy Lanet, Nakuru County
11. Moi Forces Academy-Nairobi, Nairobi County
12. Moi Girls High School-Eldoret, Uasin Gishu County
13. Moi High School Kabarak, Nakuru County
14. Nairobi School, Nairobi County
15. Nakuru Girls High School, Nakuru County
16. Nakuru High School, Nakuru County
17. Segero Adventist High School, Uasin Gishu County
18. St Alberts Ulanda Girls, Migori County
19. Starehe Boys Centre and School, Nairobi County
20. Starehe Girls Centre, Nairobi County
21. The Kenya High School, Nairobi County
22. Utumishi Boys Academy, Nakuru County

These institutions, categorized under cluster three, offer students access to quality resources, fostering a conducive learning environment for academic growth and development.

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Cluster Four

Here’s a comprehensive list of these esteemed institutions:

1. Baricho High School, Kirinyaga County
2. Baringo Boys High School, Baringo County
3. Bishop Gatimu Ngandu Girls High School, Nyeri County
4. Butula Boys High School, Bungoma County
5. Chavakali High School, Vihiga County
6. Ikuu Boys High School, Tharaka Nithi County
7. Isiolo Girls High School, Isiolo County
8. Kabare Girls High School, Kirinyaga County
9. Kaplong Girls Secondary School, Bomet County
10. Kilgoris Boys Secondary School, Narok County
11. Kisumu Girls High School, Kisumu County
12. Kitui High School, Kitui County
13. Kwale High School, Kwale County
14. Lodwar Boys High School, Turkana County
15. Maralal High School, Samburu County
16. Matuga Girls High School, Kwale County
17. Mbita High School, Homa Bay County
18. Moi Girls Secondary School, Marsabit, Marsabit County
19. Moi Kapsowar Girls Secondary School, Uasin Gishu County
20. Nep Girls High School, Garissa County
21. Ngiya Girls High School, Siaya County
22. Njonjo Girls High School, Laikipia County
23. Nyambaria High School, Nyamira County
24. Ole Tipis Girls Secondary School, Narok County
25. Our Lady of Consolata Mugoiri Girls High School, Murang’a County
26. Shimo La Tewa High School, Mombasa County
27. Siakago Girls High School, Embu County
28. St. Josephs Boys High School, Kitale, Trans Nzoia County
29. St. Mary’s Girls High School-Igoji, Meru County

These schools within cluster four continue to uphold a tradition of academic excellence, preparing students for success in national examinations and beyond.

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National Special School

Here is a list of national schools in Kenya catering to students with special needs:

• ACK Ematundu Boys Secondary/Vocational School, Kakamega County
• Fr. Ouderaa Secondary School for the Hearing Impaired, Siaya County
• Gianchere Friends Secondary /Vocational For the Hearing Impaired, Kisii County
• Kapsabet Secondary School for The Deaf, Nandi County
• Kedowa Special Secondary School, Kericho County
• Kibos School For the Blind, Kisumu County
• Kuja Special School for the Deaf, Migori County
• Machakos Secondary School For The Deaf, Machakos County
• Murang’a School for Hearing Impaired, Murang’a County
• Nalondo CBM Secondary for Physically Handicapped, Bungoma County
• Ngala Secondary School for the Deaf, Nakuru County
• Nico Hauser Special School for the Visually Impaired, Siaya County
• PCEA Kambui School for Hearing Impaired, Kiambu County
• Pwani Secondary/Vocational School For The Deaf, Kilifi County
• Rev. Muhoro School for the Deaf, Nyeri County
• S.A. High School for the Blind, Kiambu County
• S.A. Joytown Secondary School for P.H., Kiambu County
• St. Angela Mumias Vocational School for Deaf, Kakamega County
• St. Bridgit Akoreet Secondary and Vocational Training, Busia County
• St. Kizito Secondary School for the Hearing Impair, Bomet County
• St. Lucy’s High School for the Visually Impaired, Meru County

These specialized institutions provide tailored education and support for students with various disabilities, ensuring inclusive and accessible learning environments.

National Schools in Kenya Per Clusters