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In Kenya’s latest school clustering update, Kiambu County’s national schools have increased from 9 to 15, reflecting a strong commitment to accessible, inclusive, and quality education. Previously, Kiambu had only nine national schools, mainly academic giants like Alliance and Mang’u. Now, with the inclusion of newer institutions and special needs schools, more learners across different abilities and backgrounds can access high-level education closer to home.
National Schools in Kiambu County offering all 3 Career Pathways
Old National Schools
Mang’u High School is one of Kenya’s oldest and most prestigious national boys’ schools. It is known for its academic excellence, discipline, and for producing national leaders.
Alliance High School, a national school in Kiambu, is a top-performer. Founded in 1926, It’s renowned for its strong academics, rich history, and all-around education.
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Alliance Girls’ High School has had a historic legacy of producing great academic giants. As a sister school to Alliance Boys, the school is respected for its outstanding performance.
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Maryhill Girls ‘ is another old and Popular national school. The school boasts top national rankings and strong moral foundations.
As a National Catholic girls’ school located in Limuru, Loreto High School has a long tradition of academic excellence and character building.
Limuru Girls’ School is an old national public girls’ school in Kiambu offering quality education with a strong emphasis on STEM and leadership.
New National Schools
Due to its great performance, St. Francis Girls’ High School (Mang’u) was recently classified from an extra-county school to a National school. This will create more opportunities for all students wishing to study any of the three career pathways in this school.
As a rising academic force in Kiambu, Kambui Girls’ High School can confidently be referred to as a national School. Known for discipline and excellence in girls’ education, the school’s performance is expected to improve.
St. Anne’s Secondary School – Lioki could not be left behind as the newest national school in Kiambu. Its steady and improved academic performance has enabled the re-clustering. .
Precious Blood Kagwe Girls Secondary School, a Catholic-sponsored girls’ school celebrated for its good discipline, holistic training, and impressive KCSE results. In 2025, it joined the list of national schools in Kenya.
Thika High School is a long-standing boys’ secondary school with solid academic and co-curricular performance. It was also elevated to national status.
Special Needs National Schools in Kiambu include
PCEA Kambui School for the Hearing Impaired, S.A. High School for the Blind (Thika) and S.A. Joytown Secondary School for the Physically Handicapped (Thika)
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