The 2025 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) results were officially released on January 9, 2026 by Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba, revealing a strong showing from schools across the country and continuing Kenya’s tradition of academic excellence.
According to the latest figures, 1,932 candidates (about 0.19% of all exam takers) secured a plain A grade, marking a slight increase in top performers compared to the previous year.
Here is the list of the top perfomers.
- Moi High School Kabarak — 10.60
Based in Nakuru County, Moi High School Kabarak emerged as the top performing school in the 2025 KCSE with a mean score of 10.60, registering 82 plain As among its cohort. - Alliance High School — 10.47
This mean score underlines its consistent quality of teaching and strong student performance. - Maranda High School — 10.20
Maranda High School secured another top finish with a mean of 10.20, reflecting the competitive academic environment in Western Kenya. - Nova Pioneer Tatu Boys High School — 10.20
Nova Pioneer Tatu Boys achieved the same mean score as Maranda, highlighting the growing impact of innovative education models in the country.
Other Schools Shaping KCSE 2025
Some of the other schools that posted outstanding performances that reflect depth in academic talent include:
- Murang’a High School — 10.16
- Alliance Girls High School — 10.07
- Kapsabet Boys High School — 10.00
- Starehe Boys Centre — 9.98
- Meru School — 9.97
- Maryhill Girls High School — 9.90
- Maseno School — 9.83
The KCSE 2025 results reflect a continued commitment to academic excellence among Kenya’s secondary schools. For students, securing places in competitive universities depends heavily on these outcomes, while for parents and educators, the results offer insights into where academic investments and innovative practices are yielding dividends.
Whether an elite national school or a rising star in the provinces, each institution’s story in this year’s KCSE underscores the transformative power of education across Kenya.
KCSE 2025 Top 20 Schools
1. Moi High School Kabarak
Nakuru – 10.59
2. Alliance High School
Kiambu – 10.47
3. Maranda High School
Siaya – 10.20
4. Nova Pioneer Tatu Boys
Kiambu – 10.20
5. Murang’a High School
Murang’a – 10.16
6. Alliance Girls High School
Kiambu – 10.07
7. Kapsabet Boys High School
Nandi – 10.00
8. Starehe Boys Centre
Nairobi – 9.97
9. Meru School
Meru – 9.97
10. Maryhill Girls High School
Kiambu – 9.90
11. Maseno School
Kisumu – 9.80
12. Kitui School
Kitui – 9.71
13. Nanyuki High School
Laikipia – 9.68
14. Asumbi Girls High School
Homa Bay – 9.70
15. St Brigid’s Girls Kiminini
Trans Nzoia ≈9.60
16. Friends School Kamusinga
Bungoma ≈9.50
17. Nairobi School
Nairobi ≈9.50
18. Chavakali High School
Vihiga ≈9.40
19. Mama Ngina Girls High School
Mombasa ≈9.30
20. Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Secondary
Kilifi ≈9.30
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Good work to the schools