Oloolaiser High School is a prominent national boys’ boarding secondary school located in Kajiado North Constituency, Kajiado County. With a rich history and a reputation for academic excellence, the school has been a key institution in the region, offering quality education since its inception in 1967.
History of Oloolaiser High School
Oloolaiser High School was founded in 1967 as a Harambee day mixed secondary school by Kenya’s first President, Mzee Jomo Kenyatta, who officially opened the institution in the early 1970s. Initially, the school was a mixed-gender institution but later transitioned into a boys-only school.
In the early years, the school operated with limited facilities. Over the decades, the school has steadily transformed into one of the leading national schools in the region. It is now a fully boarding school located on a 38-acre parcel of land, with more than 600 students and a dedicated teaching staff of over 32 educators.
Oloolaiser High School was elevated to national school status in recognition of its academic growth, infrastructure improvements, and contribution to education in the region. Since 2023, student admissions have been based on the Kenya Primary School Education Assessment (KPSEA), in line with the Competency-Based Education (CBE) framework.
KCSE Performance at Oloolaiser High School
Oloolaiser High School has consistently posted strong results in the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examinations, maintaining its reputation for academic excellence.
In the 2024 KCSE, the school presented 249 candidates, with 81.53% of them achieving the minimum university entry grade of C+ or above. The breakdown of the results is as follows:
- A: 1 student
- A-: 17 students
- B+: 45 students
- B: 40 students
- B-: 63 students
- C+: 37 students
- C: 27 students
- C-: 12 students
- D+: 6 students
- D: 1 student
- No E grades
The school recorded a mean score of 8.1165, translating to a B- grade.
In 2023, Oloolaiser High School also posted impressive results, with 88.55% of the candidates qualifying for direct entry to public universities. The school achieved a mean score of 8.7004 (Grade B), with the following breakdown:
- A: 1 student
- A-: 24 students
- B+: 51 students
- B: 62 students
- B-: 45 students
- C+: 18 students
- C: 16 students
- C-: 9 students
- D+: 1 student
School Fees
Oloolaiser High School falls under Cluster Two (II) in the Ministry of Education’s guidelines for national schools. The official annual fee cap for students is approximately Ksh 75,798. However, fees may vary depending on the school’s additional charges for items such as school uniforms, motivational programs, and co-curricular activities. These additional fees are determined by the school and must be approved by the school’s Board of Management.
Location and Contacts
Oloolaiser High School is located in Ngong, within Kajiado North Constituency, Kajiado County. It is situated in a serene environment conducive to learning.
For any inquiries, complaints, or comments, you can contact the school’s administration using the following details:
- Mobile Phone: 0723720220
- Postal Address: P.O. Box 71-00208 Ngong Hills
- Email Address: [email protected]
- KNEC Code: 31557201
Conclusion
Oloolaiser High School stands as a beacon of academic excellence and personal growth. With a rich history, solid academic performance, and a broad curriculum, the school continues to provide quality education to students from across the country. The school’s commitment to holistic education and its consistent results in national examinations make it one of the top institutions in Kenya.
