55 Best Secondary Schools in Nairobi County, Ranking KNEC Performers

A steadily rising population in the capital has occasioned establishment of more secondary schools in Nairobi. Enlisted are some of the leading institutions where high school learners can advance their studies and eventually sit for their national exams.

Ranking on top are academic giants driven by discipline and excellence in the newly unveiled Competence Based Curriculum. These are also equip with modern facilities, TSC qualified teachers, and co-curricular programs.

List of 55 Best secondary schools in Nairobi County

Various high schools in the capital Nairobi offer unmatched opportunities for holistic growth and academic success.

How many national schools are there in Nairobi?

National Schools in Nairobi County

1. Lenana School
2. Moi Forces Academy
3. Nairobi School
4. Pangani Girls High School
5. Starehe Boys Centre & School
6. Starehe Girls Centre
7. The Kenya High School

Extra‑county Schools in Nairobi

1. Aquinas High School
2. Buruburu Girls Secondary
3. Dagoretti High School
4. Highway Secondary School
5. Hospital Hill High School
6. Huruma Girls’ High School
7. Jamhuri High School
8. Muhuri Muchiri Boys High School
9. Nembu Girls High School
10. Ngara Girls’ High School
11. Ofafa Jericho High School
12. Our Lady of Mercy Secondary
13. Precious Blood Riruta
14. Pumwani Secondary School
15. St Anne’s Girls’ Secondary School
16. St. George’s Girls’ Secondary
17. Statehouse Girls High School
18. Uhuru Secondary School

County Schools in Nairobi

1. Baba Dogo Secondary School
2. Beth Mugo High School
3. CGHU Mixed Secondary School
4. Clay City Secondary School
5. County Girls High School
6. Dagoretti Mixed Secondary School
7. Dandora Secondary School
8. Dr. Ribeiro Parklands School
9. Drumvale Secondary School
10. Embakasi Garrison Secondary School
11. Embakasi Girls Secondary School
12. Garden Estate Secondary School
13. Highridge Mixed Secondary School
14. Hon Dr Mwenje Secondary School
15. Hon John Njoroge Secondary School
16. Jehova Jire Secondary School
17. Kahawa Garrison Secondary School
18. Kamiti Secondary School
19. Kangemi High School
20. Karen ‘C’ Secondary School
21. Kariobangi North Girls Secondary School
22. Kayole South Secondary School
23. Lang’ata Barracks Secondary School
24. Lang’ata High School
25. Lavington Mixed Secondary School
26. Maina Wanjigi Secondary School
27. Mihang’o Secondary School
28. Mutuini High School
29. Mwangaza Secondary School
30. Mwiki Secondary School
31. Nairobi Milimani Secondary School
32. Ndururuno Secondary School
33. New Mwangaza Mixed High School
34. O.L.M. Shauri Moyo Girls Secondary School
35. Olympic High School
36. Our Lady of Fatima Secondary School
37. Parklands Arya Girls High School
38. Peter Kibukosya Secondary School
39. Pumwani Girls Secondary
40. Raila Educational Centre
41. Ruai Boys Secondary School
42. Ruai Girls’ Secondary School
43. Ruaraka High School
44. Ruthimitu Girls Secondary School
45. Ruthimitu Secondary School
46. Shadrack Kimalel Mixed Secondary School
47. St Teresa’s Girls Secondary School
48. St. George Athi Secondary School
49. The Komarock School
50. Ushirika Secondary School
51. Utawala Secondary School

Sub‑county schools in Nairobi

1. Eastleigh High School
2. Goldenlight Academy
3. Good Samaritan Secondary
4. Kamukunji Secondary School
5. Lang’ata Barracks Mixed Secondary
6. Makongeni High School
7. Mary Happy Day School
8. Nileroad Secondary School
9. Raila Educational Centre
10. Soweto Baptist High School
11. St Patrick Nairobi Mixed Secondary School
12. St Teresa’s Boys Secondary School
13. St. Teresa’s Girls Secondary School
14. Star of Hope Secondary School
15. Zawadi Mixed Secondary School

There are even more high schools in Kenya where learners in various estates can enroll and study towards their dream careers.

No	County
1	Kisii
2	Machakos
3	Baringo
4	Bomet
5	Bungoma
6	Busia
7	Elgeyo Marakwet
8	Embu
9	Garissa
10	Kajiado

In conclusion, Nairobi-based secondary schools are ideal for learners seeking to acquire a perfect blend of good grades and cultural diversity.