Top 100 Kenyan Secondary Schools in the 2023 KCSE Results

Below is a short list of the Top 100 Secondary schools in the just released 2023 KCSE Results in the order of School, Mean Grade And County

1 Kenya High → 10.467 → Nairobi County

2 Kapsabet Boys → 10.11 → Nandi County

3 Kisima Mixed → 10.05 → Nyandarua County

4 Alliance High → 10.019 → Kiambu County

5 Mary Hill Girls → 9.92 → Kiambu County

6 Alliance Girls → 9.92 → Kiambu County

7 Strathmore School → 9.88 → Nairobi County

8 Moi High School Kabarak → 9.88 → Nakuru County

9 Mang’u High → 9.868 → Kiambu County

10 Light Academy → 9.84 → Nairobi County

11 Anestar Boys High → 9.7 → Nakuru County

12 Moi Girls Eldoret → 9.65 → Uasin Gishu County

13 Pangani Girls → 9.56 → Nairobi County

14 Nairobi School → 9.55 → Nairobi County

15 Nakuru Girls High → 9.52 Nakuru County

16 Loreto Limuru Girls → 9.47 Kiambu County

16 St Brigid’s Kiminini → 9.47 Trans Nzoia County

17 Murang’a High → 9.2733 → Murang’a County

18 Riara Springs → 9.2 → Nairobi County

19 Friends School Kamusinga → 9.1608 Bungoma County

20 Moi Tea Girls Sec. → 9.16 Kericho County

21 Maseno School → 9.09 → Kisumu County

22 Kipsigis Girls High → 9.08 → Kericho County

23 Sheikh Khalifa → 9.01 → Mombasa County

24 Kagumo High → 8.99 → Nyeri County

25 Bishop Gatimu Ngandu → 8.962 → Nyeri County

26 Segero Adventist National → 8.927 → Uasin Gishu County

27 Maranda High → 8.90628 → Siaya County

28 Pope Benedict Seminary → 8.9 → Kisii County

29 Eiunyore Girls High → 8.8925 → Vihiga County

30 Utein High School → 8.84 → Kericho County

31 Agoro Sare High → 8.834 → Homa Bay County

32 Nakuru Boys High → 8.81 → Nakuru County

33 Damacrest Academy → 8.8 → Kiambu County

34 Baricho High → 8.8 → Kirinyaga County

35 Light Academy → 8.72 → Mombasa County

36 Limuru Girls → 8.7 → Kiambu County

37 Kanga High → 8.7 → Migori County

38 Meru School → 8.67 → Meru County

39 Machakos School → 8.6207 → Machakos County

40 Mudasa Academy → 8.62 → Vihiga County

41 Mary Mother of Grace → 8.62 → Laikipia County

42 Kiage Tumaini → 8.6 → Kisii County

43 Kitui School → 8.5878 → Kitui County

44 Asumbi Girls → 8.58519 → Homa Bay County

45 Karima Girls High → 8.58 → Nyandarua County

46 Kahuhia Girls → 8.53 → Murang’a County

47 Nkubu High → 8.5 → Meru County

48 Carmel Girls → 8.5 → Machakos County

49 Kisasi Boys → 8.47 → Kitui County

50 Moi Girls Mbiruri →8.405 → Embu County

51 Precious Blood Riruta → 8.4 → Nairobi County

52 Moi Forces Lanet → 8.4 → Nakuru County

53 Mbita High → 8.4 → Homa Bay County

54 Karura SDA → 8.4 → Nairobi County

55 Kabare Girls → 8.4 → Kirinyaga County

56 Kisii School → 8.381 → Kisii County

57 St Mary’s Igoji → 8.37 → Meru County

58 Sacho High School → 8.36 → Baringo County

59 Metkei Girls → 8.34 → Elgeyo Marak-wet County

60 Njiiri School → 8.33 → Murang’a County

61 Elburgon Secondary → 8.33 → Nakuru County

62 Chogoria Girls → 8.31 → Tharaka Nithi County

63 Mutira Girls → 8.3 → Kirinyaga County

64 Moi Siongroi Girls → 8.3 → Bomet County

65 Lugulu Girls High → 8.2578 → Bungoma County

66 Memon Academy → 8.2 → Mombasa County

67 Kyeni Girls → 8.2 → Embu County

68 Muthale Girls → 8.102 → Kitui County

69 Tengecha Girls High → 8.1 → Kericho County

70 St Mary’s Boys Nyeri → 8.1 → Nyeri County

71 Qubaa Muslim → 8.1 → Mombasa County

72 Kathiani Girls → 8.1 → Machakos County

73 St Francis Misyani → 8.06 → Machakos County

74 Baringo High School → 8.06 → Baringo County

75 Makueni Boys → 8.054 → Makueni County

76 St Anthony Boys → 8.01 → Trans Nzoia County

77 Nyambaria High → 8.01 → Nyamira County

78 Kangaru Girls → 8.01 → Embu County

79 Mahiga Girls → 8 → Nyeri County

80 Elite Girls → 8 → Laikipia County

81 St Joseph’s Boys Kitale → 7.92 → Trans Nzoia County

82 Sacred Heart Roret Girls → 7.9 → Kericho County

83 Orero Boys → 7.9 → Hama Bay County

84 Kapsabet Girls → 7.9 → Nandi County

85 lstiqama Academy → 7.9 → Mombasa County

86 Graceland Girls → 7.87 → Laikipia County

87 Nanyuki High School → 7.82 → Laikipia County

88 Naivasha Girls → 782 → Nakuru County

89 St Peter’s Nyakemincha → 7.806 → Nyamira County

90 St Peter Nyakemincha → 7.8 → Nyamira County

91 Pioneer Girls → 7.8 → Murang’a County

92 Ndalani Sec → 7.8 → Machakos County

93 Kiurani Boys → 7.8 → Tharaka Nithi County

94 Kiaguthu Boys → 7.8 → Murang’a County

95 Mugoiri Girls → 7.7928 → Murang’a County

96 Tenwek High School → 7.79 → Bomet County

97 St Patrick’s Iten → 7.79 → Elgeyo Marakwet County

98 Kaplong Girls High School → 7.79 → Bomet County

99 Chavakali Boys → 7.756 → Vihiga County

100 Thika High → 7.74 → Kiambu County

Quick Takaeways From The KCSE 2023 Results

Participation and Comparison:

During the KCSE 2023, a total of 899,453 candidates sat their examinations, marking an increase from 881,416 candidates in 2022.

This reflects a rise of 18,037 candidates, equivalent to a 2.05% increase.

However, it is noteworthy that the number of candidates who sat the KCSE exams last year was 3,685 less than the registered candidates, as highlighted by CS Machogu.

Performance Trends:

There was a decline in performance for subjects scheduled in the afternoon, suggesting a lack of early exposure compared to previous years.

Female candidates recorded better mean score performance than male candidates in five subjects: English, Kiswahili, CRE, Home Science, and Art & Design.

Male candidates recorded better mean score performance than female candidates in ten subjects: Mathematics Alt. A &B, Biology, Chemistry, General Science, History & Government, Geography, Agriculture, Computer Studies and Business Studies.

Grade Distribution:

In the 2023 KCSE exams, 1,216 candidates achieved Grade A, a notable increase from the 1,146 students in 2022.

On the other end of the spectrum, over 48,000 candidates received Grade E.

Results Access:

Candidates are strongly encouraged to collect their results from their respective schools.

Alternatively, results can be accessed through the official Knec website or https://results.knec.ac.ke/?AspxAutoDetectCookieSupport=1.

To access results online, candidates will need to enter their index number and names as per the registration letter for the KCSE 2023 examination.

Top Achievers:

Notably, 1,216 students attained Grade A in the 2023 KCSE exams, showcasing excellence among the top performers.