Kenya’s national schools have once again demonstrated their academic excellence in the 2025 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) exams. The provisional results, which rank schools based on their mean scores, highlight the remarkable achievements of several top institutions. Leading the charge is Moi High School Kabarak, which emerged as the top performer with a mean score of 10.59.
KCSE 2025 Performance Highlights
Moi High School Kabarak, located in Nakuru County, achieved an outstanding mean score of 10.59 in the recently released provisional results. The school recorded 82 A-pluses and 150 A-minuses, with only one student failing to attain the university entry grade of C+. A total of 450 students sat for the exams at Moi High School Kabarak, solidifying its place at the top of the rankings.
Other top schools following closely behind include Alliance High School, Maranda High School, and Murang’a Boys High School, all of which showed significant improvements compared to last year’s results.
Notable Schools That Ranked High in KCSE 2025
In addition to Moi High School Kabarak, other leading schools include:
- Alliance High School: With a mean score of 10.47, up from 10.28 in 2024.
- Maranda High School: Ranking third with a mean score of 10.20.
- Murang’a Boys High School: Recording a mean score of 10.16.
- Alliance Girls High School: With a solid performance of 10.10.
Other schools that also performed admirably include Kapsabet Boys, Maseno School, Pangani Girls, and Starehe Boys Centre.
Regional Performances
Across different regions, several schools stood out for their excellent results:
- In Nandi County, Kapsabet Boys continued its strong performance with a mean score of 10.00, slightly lower than the previous year.
- In Nyanza, Maseno School achieved a mean score of 9.8, while Asumbi Girls and St. Francis Rang’ala Girls posted 9.7 and 9.6, respectively.
Full List of Top National Schools in 2025 KCSE
Here are the top-ranking national schools in Kenya based on the 2025 KCSE provisional results:
- Moi High School Kabarak – 10.59
- Alliance High School – 10.47
- Maranda High School – 10.20
- Murang’a Boys High School – 10.16
- Alliance Girls High School – 10.10
- Kapsabet Boys High School – 10.00
- Meru High School – 9.97
- Starehe Boys Centre – 9.97
- Kagumo High School – 9.90
- Mary Hill Girls High School – 9.90
- Mang’u High School – 9.84
- Maseno School – 9.80
- Kitui School – 9.71
- Pangani Girls High School – 9.71
- Asumbi Girls High School – 9.70
- St. Francis Rang’ala Girls – 9.66
- St. Brigid’s Girls Kiminini – 9.61
- Nanyuki High School – 9.60
- Nairobi School – 9.50
- Lenana School – 9.49
Overall Candidates’ Performance
A total of 993,226 candidates sat for the 2025 KCSE exams, with 492,012 male and 501,214 female candidates. Of these, 270,715 candidates achieved the required grade of C+ or higher, which is the minimum qualification for university entry, showing an improvement compared to the previous year’s 246,391.
Additionally, a total of 507,131 candidates obtained a grade of C- or higher, and 634,082 candidates achieved D+ or above.
Conclusion
The provisional results for the 2025 KCSE exams offer a positive outlook for Kenya’s education system, with national schools consistently performing at a high level. Moi High School Kabarak’s top position is a testament to the dedication and hard work of both students and faculty. As the official results are expected to be released by the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC), these early insights provide a glimpse into the impressive academic achievements of the country’s top schools.
