What comes into your mind when the best Kenyan secondary schools are mentioned? I am not an angel, but I am quite sure Nanyuki High School will not come into your mind.
You are most likely to think of Alliance, Maranda, Mang’u, Starehee, and Kenya High. Do you know that most KCPE candidates desire admission at Nanyuki High school rather than these crème de la crème schools?
Last year, it was ranked the most selected school. It has been ranked the same this year with over 150000 candidates choosing it, yet it has only 400 available slots.
Well, I compiled information about this school to help you understand why candidates prefer it to the crème de la crème schools I mentioned above.
Location
Nanyuki High School is a boys’ school located in Nanyuki Town, Laikipia County. It is the only public school in Laikipia and is just a few kilometers away from Nanyuki Town Centre.
History
The school was established in 1965. At first, it accommodated both boarders and day scholars, but more dormitories were later built to make a fully boarding school.
Population
Currently, the school has a population of over 800 students and 35 teachers and an unaccounted number of non-teaching staff members.
Performance
The school is currently ranked as a national school by the ministry of education because of its good performance. It has earned a place in the top 100 performing schools list in the last four years. In 2019, it had a mean score of 7.82 and produced the student in Laikipia County who scored a clean A.
Extra-Curriculum Activities
Among the most significant reason students love Nanyuki High School is that it provides a conducive environment for students to nurture their skills. Some of the extra-curricular activities the school allows students to engage in include drama, journalism, debate, sports, and science congress clubs.
Most importantly, the school’s principal, Mr. Oliver Minishi, is highly invested in the Drama Club as the drama coach. He has earned himself the title ‘the giant’ through his excellent coaching skills which have led him to be termed the best drama coach countrywide. He also boasts of excelling in writing creative pieces, most of which have been used in drama festival competitions.
Students Counseling Every Wednesday
While most public schools have been accused of abusing students psychologically, the administration at Nanyuki High school ensures the boys are mentally taken care of. The school holds counseling & guidance sessions every Wednesday morning, where the boys are allowed to express their troubles.
Moreover, the principal often invites experts and motivational speakers during the sessions to inspire the students to be better people.
Teamwork among Parents, Teachers, and Students
The school’s success has been attributed to its teamwork culture. The students, teachers, and parents work together to ensure the school shines positively.
