St. Patrick’s High School – Iten is a renowned national boys’ boarding school located in Iten, Elgeyo Marakwet County, Kenya. Established on February 1, 1961, through a collaboration between the Patrician Brothers of Ireland, the Catholic Church, and local leaders, the school began with just 30 students.
The late William Murgor, the area chief at the time, played a crucial role in its establishment. What started as a small school with only four classrooms on a modest parcel of land has now grown into a thriving institution with 20 classrooms spread across 100 acres. The school’s development owes much to the support of the late former President Daniel T. Arap Moi, who facilitated land expansion for the institution.
St. Patrick’s High School-Iten Performance
St. Patrick’s High School-Iten has maintained an excellent academic record over the years, making it one of Kenya’s leading national schools. In the 2024 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE), the school presented 352 candidates, with more than 88% achieving the minimum university entry grade required for government sponsorship.
The top performers included 5 students who scored a straight A, while 24 earned an A-. The school also had 61 students who scored a B+, 74 students who scored a B, and 90 who achieved a B-. Other grades included 59 students with a C+, 20 with a C, and 13 students with a C-. The lowest grade was D, obtained by two students.
The overall mean score for the 2024 cohort was 8.3500, a slight improvement from the 8.2736 mean recorded in the 2023 KCSE. This solid performance reflects the school’s dedication to academic excellence.
St. Patrick’s High School Fees
As per the Ministry of Education’s 2020 guidelines, national schools in Kenya were divided into four fee clusters. St. Patrick’s High School falls under Cluster One (I), which has an official annual fee ceiling of approximately Ksh75,798 per student.
However, the actual fee charged may vary slightly depending on additional levies for school uniforms, co-curricular activities, and motivational programs. These charges are determined by the school’s administration and are in line with the Ministry of Education’s policies.
Location and Contacts
St. Patrick’s High School is located in Iten, Elgeyo Marakwet County, with the school’s expansive 100-acre campus. Seventy acres of the land are dedicated to agricultural activities, which help feed the students and provide hands-on learning opportunities in farming. The school’s diverse agricultural practices include cattle, sheep, pigs, and various crops.
For inquiries, complaints, or additional information, you can reach the school administration through the following:
- Mobile/Telephone: +254 715 380 100
- Postal Address: P.O. Box 310, Iten, Elgeyo Marakwet County, Kenya
- Email: [email protected] / [email protected]
- Website: stpatricksiten.sc.ke
KNEC Code: 34500010
