Contents
- Top Performing National Schools in Nairobi
- 1. Starehe Boys Centre – Mean Score: 9.97
- 2. Kenya High School – Mean Score: 9.856
- 3. Pangani Girls High School – Mean Score: 9.7188
- 4. Nairobi School – Mean Score: 9.537
- 5. Lenana School – Mean Score: 9.49
- 6. State House Girls High School – Mean Score: 9.31
- 7. Moi Forces Academy – Mean Score: 8.36
- 8. Buruburu Girls Secondary School – Mean Score: 7.78
Currently, there are 11 National Schools in Nairobi. As Nairobi continues produce some of the best performing students in the country there are several national schools posting impressive performances in the latest KCSE results.
Based on the available performance data, the following national schools emerged as the best performing in Nairobi, ranked by mean score.
Top Performing National Schools in Nairobi
1. Starehe Boys Centre – Mean Score: 9.97
This school once again leads Nairobi’s national schools with an outstanding mean score of 9.97. Starehe continues to produce strong KCSE outcomes year after year. Its performance places it among the top-ranked national schools not only in Nairobi but also nationally.
2. Kenya High School – Mean Score: 9.856
Kenya High School follows closely with a mean score of 9.856, reaffirming its reputation as one of Kenya’s leading girls’ national schools.
3. Pangani Girls High School – Mean Score: 9.7188
Pangani Girls High School recorded an impressive mean score of 9.7188, securing third place among Nairobi’s national schools.
4. Nairobi School – Mean Score: 9.537
With a mean score of 9.537, Nairobi School remains a strong academic competitor within the national school category. The results highlight solid performance across subjects and a continued presence among Nairobi’s top-performing institutions.
5. Lenana School – Mean Score: 9.49
Lenana School posted a commendable mean score of 9.49, reflecting stable academic performance and strong subject outcomes. The school continues to balance academic excellence with co-curricular engagement, contributing to its consistent KCSE results.
6. State House Girls High School – Mean Score: 9.31
State House Girls recorded a mean score of 9.31, placing it among the top national schools in Nairobi. The results indicate steady performance and effective preparation of candidates for national examinations.
7. Moi Forces Academy – Mean Score: 8.36
Moi Forces Academy achieved a mean score of 8.36, maintaining a respectable position among Nairobi’s national schools. The school continues to demonstrate discipline-driven academic outcomes and reliable KCSE performance.
8. Buruburu Girls Secondary School – Mean Score: 7.78
Buruburu Girls Secondary School recorded a mean score of 7.78, rounding off the list of Nairobi’s best performing national schools. While the score is lower compared to the top institutions, it still reflects solid academic standards within the highly competitive national school category.

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