Nakuru County is home to several C1 senior schools under Kenya's Competency-Based Education (CBE) system. 


These schools are among the highest-ranked public senior secondary institutions and are recognised for academic excellence, quality facilities and a wide range of learning opportunities.


Many of these institutions were formerly National Schools, while others have attained C1 status under the Ministry of Education's current senior school classification framework.

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Parents and learners should compare each school's academic programmes, facilities and placement requirements before choosing the most suitable C1 senior school for their future.

C1 Senior Schools in Nakuru County

The following are the C1 senior schools in Nakuru County:

  1. Jomo Kenyatta Boys High School
  2. Mary Mount Secondary School
  3. Moi Forces Academy Lanet
  4. Molo Academy Boys Secondary School
  5. Naivasha Girls Secondary School
  6. Nakuru Girls' High School
  7. Nakuru High School
  8. Ngala Secondary School for the Deaf
  9. Njoro Boys High School
  10. St. Bakhita Bahati Girls Secondary School
  11. Utumishi Boys Academy
  12. Utumishi Girls Academy

About C1 Senior Schools

C1 senior schools are classified by the Ministry of Education as top-tier public secondary schools. They generally offer:

  • Multiple CBC learning pathways.
  • Modern classrooms, laboratories and learning facilities.
  • Strong academic and co-curricular programmes.
  • Qualified teaching staff.
  • Boarding and day school options, depending on the institution.

Students are admitted through the Ministry of Education's senior school placement process.

Choosing a C1 Senior School

Before selecting a school, learners and parents should consider:

  • Available academic pathways and subject combinations.
  • School location.
  • Boarding or day school arrangements.
  • Co-curricular activities.
  • Student support services and learning facilities.