In the just-released 2025 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) results, leading national schools have posted outstanding performances, with Moi High School Kabarak emerging as the top school with a mean score of 10.59. This year’s performance demonstrates the strength and dedication of Kenya’s educational institutions, providing an early outlook on the success of national schools across the country.
What is the 2025 KCSE Performance?
The 2025 KCSE exams, one of the most competitive educational assessments in Kenya, saw over 990,000 candidates sitting for the examination. The results, compiled from school tallies, rank the top schools based on their mean scores. These early indications showcase some of the country’s academic giants that continue to shine year after year.
Moi High School Kabarak, located in Nakuru County, led the charge with an impressive mean score of 10.59. The school had 82 students earning A-pluses and 150 securing A-minuses, with only one student failing to meet the university entry requirement of a C+. This remarkable performance further cements Moi High School Kabarak’s legacy as one of Kenya’s most prestigious institutions.
Other Top Performing Schools
In addition to Moi High School Kabarak, several other top-performing schools made their mark in the 2025 KCSE exams:
- Alliance High School secured second place with a mean score of 10.47, up from 10.28 in 2024.
- Maranda High School came in third with a mean score of 10.20, consistently ranking among the top schools.
- Murang’a Boys High School and Alliance Girls High School also demonstrated strong performances, with mean scores of 10.16 and 10.10, respectively.
Other notable schools include Kapsabet Boys, Starehe Boys Centre, and Maseno School. These institutions have continued their tradition of academic excellence, helping students achieve their goals and secure their futures.
Full List of Top National Schools
Here are the top schools based on their 2025 KCSE mean scores:
- 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
Overview of Candidates’ Performance
The 2025 KCSE results highlight not only the outstanding performance of top schools but also the overall success of candidates. Of the 993,226 candidates who sat the exams, 492,012 were male and 501,214 were female, representing nearly equal participation rates.
A significant achievement in this year’s results is the increase in the number of candidates meeting the university entry grade. A total of 270,715 candidates achieved a mean grade of C+ and above, up from 246,391 in 2024. This indicates an overall improvement in academic performance across the country.
Conclusion
The performance of top national schools in the 2025 KCSE exams, especially that of Moi High School Kabarak, reflects the quality of education being offered at these institutions. With an increased number of candidates qualifying for university entry and a high level of academic excellence across the board, Kenya’s educational system is poised for continued success.
