NAKURU HIGH SCHOOL
Location
- Situated in Nakuru, Nakuru County, Kenya
- Located along the Nakuru–Bahati / Nakuru–Nyahururu road
- Positioned near State House Nakuru and faces the Menengai Crater
- Approximate coordinates: 0°16′39″N, 36°5′39″E
The school sits on a large piece of land (about 200 acres), providing space for academics and co-curricular activities.
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School Profile
- Type: Public Secondary School
- Category: National School (top tier in Kenya)
- Gender: Boys-only (after separation in 2007)
- System: Boarding school
- Motto: Learn to Serve
- Established: 1927
- Founder: Edward William Macleay Grigg
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History
Started in 1927 as Francis Scott High School.
Initially for European settlers and colonial administrators’ children.
Renamed Nakuru High School after independence (1963).
Became multi-racial and later co-educational.
In 2007, split into:
Nakuru Boys High School
Nakuru Girls High School
Has produced many professionals, leaders, and scholars.
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Academic Performance
Consistently performs well in KCSE national exams.
Among the top-performing national schools in Kenya.
Offers a wide subject selection, including:
Sciences (Physics, Chemistry, Biology)
- Humanities
- Technical subjects (e.g., electricity, metalwork, computer studies)
Notable for inclusive education, admitting visually impaired students.
Nakuru High School achieved a mean grade of 8.5 (B plain) in the 2025 KCSE exams, with top students securing A plain grades of 84 points. Roughly 655 out of 682 students achieved a C+ or higher, qualifying for university entrance. Th
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Population
Large student population (historically among the biggest in Kenya).
Estimated:
800 – 1500+ students
Draws learners from all counties in Kenya (due to national status).
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Facilities
The school is well-equipped with:
- Modern classrooms
- Fully equipped science laboratories
- Computer and technical workshops
- Library
- Dormitories (boarding facilities)
- Dining halls
- Sports fields (rugby, football, athletics, hockey)
- Historically even had:
- Swimming pool
- Weather station for geography studies
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Co-Curricular Performance
Sports
- Rugby is the signature sport
- Won National and East Africa rugby titles (2004 & 2005)
- Also active in:
- Football
- Athletics
- Basketball
Clubs & Societies
- Mathematics club (national competitions)
- Science club (international representation e.g., Ireland contests)
- Drama and Music (Kenya National Music Festivals)
- Debate and Journalism
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Staff
Staffed by qualified teachers under TSC (Teachers Service Commission) Includes:
- Teaching staff (~50+)
- Administrative staff
- Support staff
Focus on:
- Academic excellence
- Discipline
- Student mentorship
- Summary
Nakuru High School is:
- A historic national boys’ school in Nakuru
- Known for strong academics, rugby excellence, and large campus
- One of Kenya’s most established and prestigious secondary schools
