Kipsigis Girls High School, a prestigious national girls’ secondary school located in Kericho County, was established in 1955 as the African Girls Boarding School with a single stream of classes for grades 5-8. Initially, the school had 140 pupils.
In 1965, two years after Kenya’s independence, the institution was upgraded to a secondary school, starting with 120 students. The school’s development continued, and in 1970, it began offering ‘A’ level classes, which focused on the Arts. The first group of students sat for their East African Certificate of Education (E.A.C.E.) exams in 1971. The school was further expanded to accommodate two streams.
When the 8-4-4 education system was introduced in 1986, the ‘A’ level system was phased out, and Kipsigis Girls continued to admit students based on their Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) results. In 2023, the KPSEA (Kenya Primary School Education Assessment) replaced the KCPE exams under the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) framework.
The school has grown significantly since its establishment, offering quality education to girls across Kenya.
Kipsigis Girls High School KCSE Performance
Kipsigis Girls High School has consistently achieved impressive results in the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) exams. In the 2024 KCSE, the school presented 349 candidates, with more than 96.5% of the students achieving the minimum university entry grade, qualifying them for full government sponsorship.
- Top Performers:
- 6 students scored a straight A.
- 42 students scored A-.
- 100 students attained B+.
- 97 students scored B.
- 61 students earned B-.
- The school had 28 students with C+, 10 with C, and 5 with C-.
The 2024 KCSE mean score was an impressive 9.1003, continuing the school’s tradition of excellence.
School Fees
As per the Ministry of Education’s 2020 guidelines, national schools in Kenya were categorized into four clusters based on their financial capabilities. Kipsigis Girls High School falls under Cluster One (I), with the official annual fee ceiling set at Ksh 75,798. However, the actual fees paid by parents may vary slightly due to additional levies for items such as:
- School uniforms
- Motivational programs
- Co-curricular activities
These fees are subject to approval by the school’s Board of Management in line with government policies.
Location and Contacts
Kipsigis Girls High School is located along the Kericho-Litein Road in Kericho County. It is a prominent educational institution in the region, offering high-quality education and fostering strong academic and extracurricular traditions.
For any inquiries or to get in touch with the administration, you can contact the school using the details below:
- Mobile phone/Telephone: +254 714 034 055 / +254 020 264 5119
- Postal address: P.O. Box 194 – 20200, Kericho
- Email address: [email protected]
- Official website: www.kipsigisgirls.sc.ke
KNEC code: 28500005
Kipsigis Girls High School continues to be a beacon of academic excellence, preparing its students to excel in their future endeavors and contribute positively to society.
