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The release of the KCSE 2025 results has once again highlighted the institutions that continue to set the benchmark for academic excellence in Kenya. Every year, national examination results provide insight into the quality of teaching, discipline, leadership, and academic culture within secondary schools. In 2025, several schools posted exceptional mean scores and produced an impressive number of Grade A candidates, reaffirming their reputation as centers of excellence.
Below is a breakdown of the top-performing schools in KCSE 2025 based on mean score and the number of Grade A students.
Top Performing Schools in KCSE 2025
1. Moi High School Kabarak
Moi High School Kabarak emerged as the top school nationally with an outstanding mean score of 10.6. The school produced 82 Grade A students, reflecting consistent academic discipline and strong institutional leadership.
2. Alliance High School
Alliance High School closely followed with a mean score of 10.4707, recording an impressive 128 Grade A candidates. The school continues to maintain its long-standing tradition of academic excellence.
3. Maranda High School
Maranda High School secured its place among the elite with a mean score of 10.2 and 101 Grade A students. The results underscore the school’s steady rise as a national academic powerhouse.
4. Nova Pioneer Tatu Boys High School
Nova Pioneer Tatu Boys posted a strong mean score of 10.20, confirming the growing impact of modern learning approaches combined with strong academic rigor.
5. Murang’a High School
Murang’a High School recorded a commendable mean score of 10.163, continuing its reputation as one of the leading public schools in the country.
6. Alliance Girls High School
Alliance Girls High School posted a mean score of 10.065 and produced 58 Grade A candidates, reaffirming its position as the leading girls’ school nationally.
7. Strathmore School
Strathmore School achieved a mean score of 10.033, maintaining its status as a top private institution known for academic excellence and holistic education.
8. Starehe Boys’ Centre
Starehe Boys Centre recorded a mean score of 9.975 with 34 Grade A students. The school continues to excel despite its unique sponsorship model and strong emphasis on character development.
9. Meru School
Meru School attained a mean score of 9.9743, producing 69 Grade A candidates, a testament to its consistent academic improvement.
10. Kagumo High School
Kagumo High School rounded off the top ten with a solid mean score of 9.9455, maintaining its place among Kenya’s most respected national schools.
Conclusion
The KCSE 2025 results clearly demonstrate that academic excellence in Kenya is driven by a combination of strong leadership, disciplined learning environments, dedicated teachers, and motivated students. While traditional national schools continue to dominate the rankings, emerging institutions are also making their mark. For parents, students, and education stakeholders, these results provide valuable insight into schools that consistently deliver outstanding academic outcomes and shape future leaders of the nation.
Betty is a qualified teacher with a Bachelor of Education (Arts). In addition, she is a registered Certified Public Accountant. She has been teaching and offering part-time accounting services for the last 10 years. She is passionate about education, accounting, writing, and traveling.