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


These institutions are among the country's highest-ranked public senior secondary schools and are recognised for academic excellence, quality teaching, and supportive learning environments.


Several of these schools were previously classified as National Schools, while others have attained C1 status under the Ministry of Education's current senior school classification framework.

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Learners and parents should evaluate each school's academic programmes, facilities and available pathways before selecting the most suitable C1 senior school for success.

C1 Senior Schools in Siaya County

The following are the C1 senior schools in Siaya County:

  1. Fr. Ouderaa Secondary School for the Hearing Impaired
  2. Maranda High School
  3. Ngiya Girls High School
  4. Nico Hauser Special School for the Visually Impaired
  5. Ramba Secondary School
  6. Sawagongo High School
  7. St. Mary's Lwak Girls' School
  8. St. Francis Rang'ala Girls Secondary School
  9. St. Mary's School Yala

About C1 Senior Schools

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

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

Students are placed in these schools 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 CBC pathways and subject combinations.
  • School location.
  • Boarding or day school arrangements.
  • Co-curricular activities.
  • Student support services and learning facilities.