Chogoria Girls High School is a prestigious national girls’ secondary school located in Chogoria, Tharaka Nithi County, Kenya. Established in 1922 by a missionary from the Presbyterian Church of Scotland, Dr. Clive Irvine, the school has a rich history deeply intertwined with the local community and Kenya’s education system. Over the years, it has evolved from a small preparatory school into one of Kenya’s leading girls’ schools.
Initially founded as a preparatory mixed school, Chogoria Girls underwent several transformations before becoming a fully-fledged girls’ secondary school in 1968, under the leadership of Mrs. Charity Mugo. Today, it stands as one of Kenya’s top national girls’ schools, offering excellent academic opportunities and co-curricular activities.
Chogoria Girls High School History
Chogoria Girls began its journey in 1922 as Government African School and later transitioned into Chogoria Girls Secondary School in 1968. Initially, it operated under a co-education system until the headmaster separated boys and girls in 1968, marking the official founding of Chogoria Girls.
The school continued to grow with each decade, starting with one stream in 1968, expanding to five streams by 2001. In 1989, the school adapted to the Kenyan 8-4-4 system, and since then, it has been known for its consistent academic performance and dedication to the holistic development of its students.
Chogoria Girls achieved national school status in 2012, further solidifying its place among Kenya’s most respected schools.
Chogoria Girls High School KCSE Performance
Chogoria Girls High School has maintained a strong academic record in the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) exams. In 2024, the school presented 353 candidates, with more than 94% achieving the minimum university entry grade under full government sponsorship.
Among the candidates:
- 5 students scored a straight A.
- 45 students achieved an A-.
- 81 students scored a B+.
- 83 students attained a B.
- 89 students earned a B-.
Further down the grade spectrum, 35 students scored C+, 10 students scored C, 4 students scored C-, and 1 student scored a D+. The school’s mean score for 2024 was 8.932, slightly higher than the 8.6520 mean score achieved in 2023.
Chogoria Girls consistently ranks among Kenya’s top-performing national schools, with students excelling in both academic and co-curricular activities.
Chogoria Girls High School Fees
Chogoria Girls High School is placed under Cluster One of the Ministry of Education’s 2020 fee guidelines, with an official annual fee cap of approximately Ksh 75,798. However, the actual fees may vary depending on additional charges for uniforms, co-curricular activities, and other student-related costs.
Parents are advised to contact the school directly for detailed and updated fee structures.
Location and Contacts
Chogoria Girls High School is located in Chogoria, Tharaka Nithi County, approximately 200 kilometers north of Nairobi and 40 kilometers south of Meru Town. The serene location provides an ideal environment for both academic learning and extracurricular activities.
For any inquiries, complaints, or comments, you can reach the school administration through the following contact details:
- Mobile/Telephone: 0723-538393
- Postal Address: P.O. Box 76-60401 Chogoria
- Email Address: [email protected]
- KNEC Code: 19300004
