Makueni Boys High School is a well-established national boys’ boarding school located in Makueni County, Kenya. Founded in 1966, the school was initially established to provide education for children from families who had settled in the region from other parts of Ukambani. The school’s foundation was laid in 1965 when the late Jaramogi Oginga Odinga, then the Vice President, laid the first stone for the school’s first building.
Starting with just 30 students, Makueni Boys expanded over the years and has grown to accommodate over 2,000 students in 10 streams. It was upgraded to a national school in 2011, with the first cohort of students admitted in January 2012.
Makueni Boys High School Performance
Makueni Boys has a long-standing tradition of academic excellence. Over the years, it has consistently posted impressive results in the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examinations. In the 2024 KCSE, the school presented 419 candidates, with remarkable results:
- 1 student achieved a straight A.
- 38 students scored an A-.
- 93 students earned a B+.
- 126 students attained a B.
- 98 students scored a B-.
- 40 students received a C+.
- 21 students scored a C.
- The lowest grade recorded was C-, attained by two students.
The overall mean score for the 2024 KCSE was 8.816, a slight dip from the previous year’s score of 8.913. However, this performance continues to reflect the school’s commitment to excellence in both academics and co-curricular activities.
Makueni Boys High School Fees
As per the Ministry of Education’s guidelines, Makueni Boys High School falls under Cluster One (I) of national schools. The official annual fee ceiling for students is approximately Ksh75,798. However, the actual fees may vary slightly due to additional charges imposed by the school for items such as school uniforms, motivational programs, or co-curricular activities.
Location and Contacts
Makueni Boys High School is located about 2 kilometers from Wote town, the headquarters of Makueni County, along the Wote–Makindu Road. The school sits on a 46-acre piece of land, which provides a spacious environment conducive to both learning and extracurricular activities.
For inquiries, complaints, or more information, you can contact Makueni Boys High School using the details below:
- Mobile/Telephone: 020 – 8567701 / 0735 038 276 / 0112 920 172
- Postal Address: P.O. Box 20 – 90300, Wote, Makueni
- Email Address: [email protected]
- Official Website: www.makueniboys.sc.ke
KNEC Code: 18300003
