South Tetu Girls' High School is a public girls-only boarding secondary school in Nyeri County, Kenya, known for its consistent KCSE performance and strong discipline culture. This article covers the school's fee structure, KNEC code, location, contacts, uniform, and admissions details.
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Key takeaways
- South Tetu Girls' High School is an Extra County (reclassified as C1) public boarding school in Mukurwe-ini Constituency, Nyeri County.
- The KNEC code is 08219101.
- For 2026, parents pay KSh 53,554 per year in boarding fees; the government contributes a capitation of KSh 22,244.
- The school's KCSE 2023 mean score was 7.437 (C+ plain), ranking 189th nationally.
- Contact the school on +254 791204734 or email southtetugirls@gmail.com.
South Tetu Girls' High School is a girls-only boarding secondary school located in Mukurweini, Nyeri County. It was founded in 1964 under the Presbyterian Church of East Africa (PCEA).
The school has an exemplary track record in performance and discipline. It is classified as an Extra County school within Nyeri County.
Under Kenya's new Competency-Based Education (CBE) curriculum, the school is categorised as a C1 institution.
The school's vision is to be "a centre of excellence for academic, spiritual and moral values."
School profile at a glance
Full name | South Tetu Girls' High School |
Type | Girls-only boarding school |
Category | Extra County (C1 under CBE) |
Ownership | Public / Government |
KNEC Code | 08219101 |
Founded | 1964 |
Enrolment | ~906 students |
County | Nyeri |
Sub-County | Mukurwe-ini |
Location
South Tetu Girls' High School is located in Giathugu Location, Mukurwe-ini Constituency, Nyeri County, in the Central Region of Kenya.
The school sits along the Mukurweini/Gakonya Road in Mukurwe-ini Central. It is accessible from Mukurweini Town.
Fee structure
2025–2026 boarding fees
The Ministry of Education announced a standardised fee structure for all public senior secondary schools, set to take effect in January 2026. Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba confirmed that annual boarding fees are capped at KSh 53,554.
The government maintains a capitation grant of KSh 22,244 per student, intended to cover tuition and other educational costs. The KSh 53,554 fee is designated for boarding-related expenses, including meals and accommodation.
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The table below shows the approved fee breakdown for public boarding schools in 2026.
Vote head | Government (KSh) | Parent (KSh) | Total (KSh) |
Teaching, Learning Materials & Exams | 4,144 | 0 | 4,144 |
Boarding Equipment & Stores | 0 | 30,385 | 30,385 |
Maintenance & Improvement | 5,000 | 2,000 | 7,000 |
Other vote heads | 9,400 | 20,371 | 29,771 |
Activity fees | 1,500 | 798 | 2,298 |
Medical & Insurance | 2,000 | 0 | 2,000 |
SMASSE | 200 | 0 | 200 |
Total | 22,244 | 53,554 | 75,798 |
Additional costs
The following costs are not included in the standard boarding fee and may be charged separately:
- Exam registration fees (where applicable)
- School uniform items (including lab coats and games kit)
- Optional educational trips and co-curricular activities
- Transport to and from school
Note: The Ministry of Education has warned public schools against introducing extra levies outside the approved structure. Contact the school directly to confirm any additional charges for the current term.
KCSE performance and average score
In the 2023 KCSE examinations, South Tetu Girls' High School recorded a mean score of 7.437 (C+ plain), up from a mean score of 6.599 in 2022. The school ranked 189th nationally and was among the top extra-county performers in Nyeri County.
A total of 146 students sat the KCSE 2024 examination at the school.
An earlier high point for the school came in the 2013 KCSE, when South Tetu Girls achieved a mean grade of B+ with a performance index of 68.071, ranking 56th nationally among county-category schools.
School uniform
No verified official uniform specification was found on the school's website at the time of publication. Prospective parents and incoming students should contact the school directly at +254 791204734 or visit the school website to confirm the current uniform requirements before reporting.
Form one admissions and selection
South Tetu Girls' High School admits Form One students through the Kenya Junior School Education Assessment (KJSEA) placement process, managed by the Ministry of Education.
Learners are placed in schools based on their KJSEA performance and selected learning pathways. The placement exercise is conducted by the Ministry after results are released.
Key points for parents:
- Selection is managed centrally — parents do not apply directly to the school.
- Placement is based on KJSEA scores and the student's preferred learning pathway.
- Once placed, students receive a reporting date and list of requirements from the school.
- Contact the school to confirm the exact documents required for admission.
Contacts and postal address
The school's phone contact is +254 791204734, and its postal address is P.O. Box 92-10103, Mukurwe-ini, Nyeri County.
The school's email address is southtetugirls@gmail.com, and its official website is available at southtetugirls.ac.ke.
Phone | +254 791204734 |
southtetugirls@gmail.com | |
Website | Official school site |
Postal address | P.O. Box 92-10103, Mukurwe-ini |
Physical location | Giathugu Location, Mukurwe-ini, Nyeri County |
KNEC Code | 08219101 |
FAQs
What is the KNEC code for South Tetu Girls' High School?
The school's KNEC code is 08219101. This code is used to access KCSE results on the KNEC portal and for official examination registration purposes. Parents and students can use it to check results at knec-portal.ac.ke.
What are the fees at South Tetu Girls' High School?
The Ministry of Education has introduced a standardised annual fee of KSh 53,554 for all public senior boarding schools, effective January 2026. The government also pays a capitation of KSh 22,244 per learner, covering tuition costs. Parents are not required to pay tuition separately.
What is the average KCSE score at South Tetu Girls' High School?
In the 2023 KCSE, the school's mean score was 7.437 (C+ plain), improving from 6.599 in 2022. The school consistently ranks among the better-performing extra-county schools in Nyeri County. Parents can check individual results on the KNEC portal using the school's code.
How do students get admitted to South Tetu Girls' High School?
Admission to South Tetu Girls' High School is through the government's centralised placement system. Learners are placed in schools based on their KJSEA performance and selected learning pathways. There is no separate direct application process — students receive placement letters from the Ministry of Education.
Where is South Tetu Girls' High School located?
The school is located in Giathugu Location, Mukurwe-ini Constituency, Nyeri County, in the Central Region of Kenya. It is situated along the Mukurweini/Gakonya Road and is accessible from Mukurweini Town. The nearest major town is Nyeri, approximately 35 kilometres away.
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