Nairobi County has 34 sub-county secondary schools spread across 12 sub-counties. This list covers every sub-county school in Nairobi with its location, phone number, email address, and current principal, based on the latest available directory data.
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Key takeaways
- Nairobi County has at least 34 government-aided sub-county secondary schools across 12 sub-counties.
- Kasarani and Njiru sub-counties have the highest concentration, with seven schools each.
- Schools include mixed day, boys-only, and girls-only institutions.
- Sub-county schools are the lowest tier in Kenya's four-level school system, below national, extra-county, and county schools.
- Pumwani Girls (Starehe) and Dandora Girls (Njiru) are the only dedicated girls' sub-county schools in Nairobi.
What are sub-county schools in Kenya?
Sub-county schools are the fourth and lowest category in Kenya's government secondary school system. The Ministry of Education classifies schools into four tiers:
- National schools - draw students from across Kenya (e.g. Alliance High School, Nairobi School).
- Extra-county schools - take students from more than one county.
- County schools - serve students within a single county.
- Sub-county schools - serve students within a specific sub-county, mostly as day schools.
Most sub-county schools operate as mixed day institutions. Some are single-sex. They charge the standard government day school fees set by the Ministry of Education.
The tables below list all sub-county secondary schools in Nairobi County, organised by sub-county, with principal, phone, and email details. Contact details are sourced from the most recent published directory; verify with individual schools for the latest information.
Dagoretti sub-county schools
School | Principal | Phone | Type | |
Beth Mugo High School | Emily Wanjiru Masele | 0722291466 | bethmugoss@gmail.com | Day |
Ruthimitu Mixed Secondary | John Thairu | 0722269390 | ruthimitusecsch@gmail.com | Mixed day/boarding |
Embakasi sub-county schools
School | Principal | Phone | Type | |
The Komarock School | Emmah C. Owino | 0771084415 | thekomarockschool@yahoo.com | Day |
Utawala Secondary School | Petronilla Mutindi | 0722783139 | utawalasecondary@gmail.com | Day |
Kayole South Secondary | Daniel Mwendia Ngari | 0722781003 | kayolesouthsecs@gmail.com | Day |
Kamukunji sub-county schools
School | Principal | Phone | Type | |
Zawadi Mixed Secondary | Isaiah Isutsa | 0722833863 | — | Day |
St Teresa's Boys Secondary | John Ngururi | 0748316100 | stteresasboysnairobi@gmail.com | Day |
Kasarani sub-county schools
School | Principal | Phone | Type | |
Claycity Secondary School | Peter Kagochi | 0729515256 | claycitysec@gmail.com | Day |
Our Lady of Fatima | Janet Mabango | 0724228902 | fatima1@gmail.com | Day |
John Njoroge Secondary | Peter Ndiritu | 0791010342 | honjorogesecschool@gmail.com | Day |
Kiwanja Secondary School | Munene Nancy | 0723250409 | kiwanjasecondaryschool@gmail.com | Mixed day |
Kamiti Secondary School | Mrs Mellen Muma | 0714529822 | kamitisec@gmail.com | Day |
Kahawa Garrison Secondary | Lucy Mugo | 0792231199 | kahawagarrisonsecondary@gmail.com | Mixed day |
Ruaraka High School | Grace Gitonga | 0722712737 | ruarakahsch@gmail.com | Day |
Kibra sub-county schools
School | Principal | Phone | Type | |
Shadrack Kimalel Secondary | Beatrice Shirao | 0702040784 | shadrackkimsecondaryschool@gmail.com | Day |
Raila Educational Centre | Ojera Paul | 0723925253 | railaeducationcentre@yahoo.com | Mixed day |
Mbagathi Road Secondary | Jacinta Barasa | 0746730092 | mbagathisecondaryschool@gmail.com | Day |
Kibera Secondary School | Maiben Vincent | 0729082232 | kiberasecondary@gmail.com | Day |
Langata sub-county schools
School | Principal | Phone | Type | |
Langata Barracks Mixed Secondary | Odari Davis | 0721912677 | langabarrackssecondary@yahoo.com | Day |
Makadara sub-county schools
School | Principal | Phone | Type | |
Nile Road Secondary School | Nereyah Alubokho O | 0726815885 | nileroadsecondary@yahoo.com | Day |
Star of Hope Secondary | Elsa Aguko Omoro | 0722367341 | elsaaguko@yahoo.com | Day |
Mathare sub-county schools
School | Principal | Phone | Type | |
Huruma Mixed Secondary | Idha Wanga-Maende | 0716419890 | hurumamixed@gmail.com | Mixed day |
Ndururuno Secondary School | Grace W Kariuki | 0720978906 | ndurusec@gmail.com | Day |
Njiru sub-county schools
School | Principal | Phone | Type | |
Dandora Girls Secondary | Mary Lonyangapoi | 0703206025 | dandoragirls2016@gmail.com | Girls day |
Drumvale Secondary School | Vincent Akuka | 0721520829 | info@drumvalesecondary.com | Day |
Mihang'o Secondary School | Charles Thuku Nganga | 0712265977 | mihangosec2012@yahoo.com | Mixed day |
St Dominic's Secondary | John Kairu Ndathe | 0794191881 | stdominicsschool2015@gmail.com | Day |
Mwenje Secondary | Prisca Wanjiru | 0758795603 | drmwenjesecondary@gmail.com | Mixed day |
Nileroad Special Secondary | Jane W Mwangi | 0722657146 | nilekamulu@gmail.com | Day |
Dandora Secondary School | Pamela Akinyi Obiero | 0202318395 | dandosec@gmail.com | Day |
Starehe sub-county schools
School | Principal | Phone | Type | |
Pumwani Girls Secondary | Florence Tendwa | 0202390996 | pumwanigirls@gmail.com | Girls day |
Westlands sub-county schools
School | Principal | Phone | Type | |
Farasi Lane Secondary | Hezekia Nyougo Maragia | 0725738433 | farasilane2@gmail.com | Mixed day |
North Highridge Secondary | Bunyasi J. Walucho | 0722593129 | khalayijoy@gmail.com | Mixed day |
Sub-county girls schools in Nairobi
Only two dedicated girls sub-county schools exist in Nairobi County:
- Dandora Girls Secondary School - Njiru sub-county. Phone: 0703206025. Email: dandoragirls2016@gmail.com.
- Pumwani Girls Secondary School - Starehe sub-county. Phone: 0202390996. Email: pumwanigirls@gmail.com.
All other sub-county schools in Nairobi are either mixed-day or boys-only institutions.
How to get admitted to a sub-county school in Nairobi
Admission follows the NEMIS placement process after the Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) exam. Here is how selection works:
- Sit the KCPE exam at the end of Standard 8.
- The Ministry of Education releases placements via NEMIS after results are announced.
- Students who are not placed in national, extra-county, or county schools are directed to sub-county schools based on their scores.
- Parents can approach a sub-county school directly for self-sponsored positions, subject to available space.
- Reporting dates follow the Ministry's official school opening schedule announced each year.
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Frequently asked questions
What is a sub-county school in Kenya?
A sub-county school is the lowest of the four government secondary school categories in Kenya. It serves students within a specific sub-county. Most operate as mixed day schools. Entry cut-off scores are lower than those for county, extra-county, or national schools.
How many sub-county schools are in Nairobi County?
Nairobi County has at least 34 government sub-county secondary schools. They are spread across 12 sub-counties, including Kasarani, Njiru, Kibra, Embakasi, and Dagoretti.
Which are the best sub-county schools in Nairobi County?
Performance changes each year based on KCSE results. By enrolment, Ruthimitu Mixed Secondary (1,132 students), Kayole South Secondary (1,100 students), and Dandora Secondary School (1,079 students) are among the largest sub-county schools in Nairobi.
Are there girls' sub-county schools in Nairobi?
Yes. Dandora Girls Secondary School in Njiru and Pumwani Girls Secondary School in Starehe are the two dedicated girls' sub-county schools in Nairobi County.
How do I contact a sub-county school in Nairobi?
Use the phone numbers and email addresses listed in the tables above. You can also visit the school's administration office during working hours. For placement queries, log on to NEMIS or contact the Nairobi County Education Office.
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