2025 KCSE: Nairobi, Kiambu schools post improvements

Several National schools in Nairobi and Kiambu County recorded an improvement in the just-released Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education 2025 results, among them Maryhill Girls, Nairobi School, Alliance and Starehe.

Maryhill Girls' High School, which was ranked among the top-performing schools nationally, recorded exceptional results, with 64 candidates attaining plain A's.

Some 179 students scored A minus, 191 attained B plus, 136 posted B plain, 64 recorded B minus, 20 got C plus, six scored C plain, and only five candidates managed C minus.

Speaking during celebrations at the school on yesterday, the school principal Grace Macharia revealed that an impressive 98 per cent of the candidates qualified for direct university admission, with the school posting a mean score of 9.9008.

“This performance is a testament to discipline, teamwork, dedication and, above all, the fear of God among our students, teachers and parents,” said Macharia.

She commended teachers, parents and students for their commitment, noting that consistency, hard work and a supportive learning environment played a key role in the stellar outcome.

The Nairobi School posted a Mean Grade of B+ with 9.5 points compared to last year's 9.2, which was a B plain.

Out of 603 learners who registered for the exams last year, 578 of students have a direct entry to the university.

The school posted 42 As, 139 A-, 163 B+, 117 B, 76 B-, 41 C+, C 14, and 7C -, D+2 and 1 D-.

"Expectations are always very high, parents expect good results, teachers expect good results and once we perform well we have every reason to celebrate and thank God," Nairobi School Principal Caspal Maina said.

"We had one of the largest enrolled in Nairobi and we you have such a high number, you are worried how they will fare on but we thank God that almost all of them have direct university entry, that is 96 percent," the Principal added.

Alliance High School recorded a mean score of 10.4 and direct university entry for 461 candidates who sat for the examinations.

The school posted 128 A, 141 A-, 92 B+, 48 B, 32 B-, 15 C+, 2 C and 3 C-.

The school principal Daniel Kamau said this was an improvement compared to the previous year when the school had a mean score of 10.2.

Alliance Girls recorded 100 percent university transition stamping its authority in Kiambu County.

The school had 58 As, 179 A -,149 B+,87 B stand,43 B-,13 C+,8 C stand, and 2 C -.

Owing to the exemplary performance, Alliance Girls teachers led the celebrations as the parents equally trooped to the school.

 “We are very happy as Alliance Girls School for this sterling performance more so because our transition to university is 100 percent,” Margaret Njeru Alliance Girls High School chief principal said.

The Kenya High School recorded 98 per cent of candidates qualifying for university admission.

“We are thrilled and deeply grateful to God for these results. Our performance is very strong, with A– and above, and we thank God for what our girls have achieved,” Rev Koech said.

A total of 426 students sat the examinations. Of these, 40 candidates attained a plain A, while 135 scored an A–.

“Our foundation is laid in the word of God. We have a very supportive team of parents and the Board of Management, hardworking teachers and disciplined students,” she said.

Top performer Michira Olsy, who scored an A with 84 points, credited teamwork and thorough preparation for her success.

"It was about teamwork and togetherness. Yes, I expected to get an A because I had prepared very well. We were encouraged to push on," Olsy said.

At Merishaw School in Kajiado County, more than 50 candidates qualified for university.

“We congratulate the Class of 2025 Morans for their courage, discipline, and commitment in successfully undertaking the 2025 KCSE examinations,” said Caryl Aringo, Dean of studies. 

She added: “This reflects steady academic progress and the strong foundation being built at the school. Congratulations to our 2025 Morans. Merishaw School remains a school to watch in the coming examinations.”

Other top performers included Neema Wandia Valary with an A of 83 points, Stacy Chelangat with 82 points, and Muthoka Victoria with 81 points.

At Starehe Boys Centre, 292 candidates out of 300 secured direct university entry and a Mean score of 9.9. Their results were 34 A, 99 A-, 73 B+, 50 B, 24 B-, 12 C+, 6 C, 2 C- and 1 D+.

This is a slight drop from the previous year when the school recorded 99 percent direct university entry from 272 candidates who sat for the 2024 KCSE.

Loreto High School, Limuru, pulled a pass rate of 95.30 percent with 21 straight As, 84 A -,98 B+,95 Bs with 65 students scoring B- Others were 19 C+.

The school had a mean score of 9.404 compared to 9.3 last year.

Limuru Girls High School recorded 14 As, 56 A -, 118 B+, 139 B,41 C +, marking 92 percent university transition.

“We attribute this to hard work, discipline and commitment from our teachers with a good cooperation from our students,” Chief principal Susan Kariuki said

She said the best performing subjects were Music, Home Science, French and English.

Light Group of Schools in Karen equally made a mark in Nairobi, recording a 99 percent transition rate.

The school recorded a mean grade of 9.28 with 3 As, 17 A- ,38 B+, 43 B,28 B-, 4 C+, C 1 and C- 1.

The school’s Chief Executive Officer Amirbek Sultanmuratov, expressed gratitude for the results and applauded the collective effort that led to the success.

“Today is a proud and historic day as we celebrate our academic excellence and achievements. We had a dream, and today we have made it come true,” said Sultanmuratov.

Students attributed their success to discipline, long hours of study, and teacher dedication.

Melvin Kabuchi, who scored an A–, said the journey required determination and faith.

“It took a lot of hard work, dedication from teachers, and consistent reading over four years. I am grateful to God and my teachers,” he said

 By Pkemoi Ng’enoh, Juliet Omello, Marryann Muganda, Goerge Njunge and Gitau Wanyoike