St. Josephine Bakhita Siakago Girls High School is a renowned national girls’ secondary school located in Embu County, Kenya. Known for its commitment to academic excellence, this institution has consistently provided quality education since its establishment in 1970.
History of Siakago Girls High School
Siakago Girls High School began as a Harambee mixed secondary school in 1970. Initially, it served both boys and girls before transitioning into a girls-only boarding school within the same year. The school initially offered the Kenya Junior Secondary Examination (KJSE), with the first class sitting for the Kenya Certificate of Education (K.C.E) in 1974.
In 1976, a second stream was introduced, and by 1978, the school was fully taken over by the national government and upgraded to a provincial girls’ school with two streams. Over time, the school continued to expand, adding a third stream in 2011. It was also around this time that the institution adopted its current name, St. Josephine Bakhita Siakago Girls High School.
In 2012, the school achieved national school status, and in 2013, it admitted its first national class.
KCSE Performance at Siakago Girls
Siakago Girls High School has consistently maintained a strong academic record in the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examinations.
In the 2023 KCSE exams, the school registered 318 candidates, with 301 students achieving the minimum university entry grade of C+ or above, resulting in a pass rate of 94.65%. Below is the performance breakdown:
- Grade A: 8 students
- A-: 39 students
- B+: 82 students
- B: 91 students
- B-: 91 students
- C+: 27 students
- C: 12 students
- C-: 5 students
The mean score for the school was 8.3, which continues to reflect strong academic performance year on year.
School Fees
According to the Ministry of Education’s 2020 guidelines, national schools in Kenya are grouped into four fee clusters. Siakago Girls is placed under Cluster One (I), with the official annual fee capped at approximately Ksh 75,798 per student.
However, actual fees may vary slightly depending on the school’s specific requirements, which may include:
- Uniforms
- Motivational programs
- Co-curricular activities
- Other school-specific charges
In 2025, the school fees for Form 2, 3, and 4 students was set at Ksh 85,798, inclusive of the government capitation.
Location and Contacts
The school is located approximately 1 kilometer from Siakago Market, and about 28 kilometers from Embu Town, which is the administrative headquarters of Embu County.
For inquiries, complaints, or comments, the school can be contacted through the following details:
- Mobile Phone/Telephone Numbers: 0720788273 / 0723476839
- Postal Address: P.O. Box 91-60104, Embu
- Email Address: [email protected]
- Website: www.siakagogirls.ac.ke
- KNEC Code: 14300011
Conclusion
St. Josephine Bakhita Siakago Girls High School continues to provide quality education and has solidified its place as one of the top-performing schools in Embu County. With a rich history and a strong commitment to academic excellence, it remains a beacon of educational success in Kenya.
