Top 10 Best Public High Schools For Girls

It is every girl’s dream to get admission to one of the best national girls’ schools in Kenya. Besides being almost sure about good results KCSE national schools have unmatched approaches to developing other abilities.

In most situations, education in public schools is not taken seriously, but thanks to significant improvements, the teaching profession has become saner.

Although there are few national girls’ schools that are not performing well, the majority of them have continuously achieved outstanding results in the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education-KCSE exam

Most parents wish to take their daughters to Girls’ only schools as opposed to mixed schools. It is the desire of each parent and or guardian to provide his or her child with the best quality education, more so at the Secondary school level.

This is because the grade garnered at the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education, KCSE, exams determine the future (in most cases) of the learner. The KCSE grade determines the placement of the student at a tertiary institution (University, College, or Polytechnic).

A good grade will definitely enable the child to pursue a good and marketable course; thus, increasing chances of clinching employment after studies.

1. Kenya High

The Kenya High School had its beginnings in 1910 when a co-educational school called the Nairobi European School began in buildings designed for police Barracks. In 1931 the boys were separated from the girls.

In 1935, the school was renamed The European Girls Secondary School and had its first Headmistress, Miss Kerby appointed. Kenya High has become a regular feature in Kenya’s top ten best secondary learning institutions in the past ten years.

2. Alliance Girls High School

Alliance Girls’ High School (AGHS) is one of the most prestigious national girls’ boarding schools. The school is located near the small town of Kikuyu. Founded in 1948 as the African Girls High School, it is within walking distance from its brother school Alliance High School.

3. Maryhill High

Maryhill Girls High is one of the best girls’ schools in Kenya, located in Thika. While the institution’s main intention was to educate mixed-race girls (who could not go to African or European schools), it is now open to bright students. The school is also a haven for students interested in extracurricular activities such as drama and sports.

4. Moi Girls High School- Eldoret

It is the only national girls’ school located in Eldoret and one of the most sought-after girls’ institutions in Kenya, thanks to its academic excellence over the years. The school culture and facilities make Moi Girls’ High– Eldoret a perfect option for high achievers. Additionally, its clubs and societies give students holistic growth as they transition from high school to university

5. . Pangani Girls

Pangani Girls is a prestigious national school and of the best-performing girls’ schools in Kenya. It is located along Juja road in Nairobi County. Since introducing the 8-4-4 system, it has performed well, becoming an ideal option for KCPE top achievers. In the past two decades, the school has produced top students in the national examinations country.

6. Nakuru Girls High School

This is one of the best girls’ national schools located in Nakuru County. Nakuru Girls started as a European center of learning in the early 1920s. However, currently, it is a national school, and students across Kenya can get a spot at the institution

7. Brigids Girls High- Kiminini

It is a national school located in Saboti Constituency, Trans Nzoia County. It is committed to providing a safe, positive, and intellectual learning environment for all students. Even with one of the most prominent students populations in a national center of learning, it has consistently registered impressive results since the early 2000s

8. Limuru High

Limuru Girls High is a national secondary learning institution located in Limuru Constituency Kiambu County of Central Region, Kenya. Limuru Girls High is a girls’ only public boarding secondary school

9. Kipsigis Girls High School

Kipsigis Girls is a school of choice where education is the fountain of knowledge. It is located in Kericho County and is one of the top-performing national schools in the country.

10. Bunyore Girls High

Bunyore Girls is the best school for girls in the western region. Even with one of the highest student populations on this list, it has consistently competed against other learning centers. As a result, more than 80% of the institution’s candidates have earned a place at local and international universities in the last ten years.

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