Top KCSE 2025 Students and Schools: Kabarak and Alliance Excel

Top Performing Schools in the 2025 KCSE Examination

The release of the 2025 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) results sparked celebrations across several top-performing schools in Kenya. Among them were Alliance High School and Moi Kabarak, which showcased exceptional academic achievements. The Education CS shared statistics indicating that 1,932 students (0.19%) achieved an overall mean grade A (plain), with National Schools contributing 1,526 of these top grades.

Moi High School – Kabarak: A Record-Breaking Performance

Moi High School – Kabarak, based in Nakuru, delivered a standout performance in the 2025 KCSE. With a mean score of 10.599, the school had 82 out of 406 candidates scoring grade A. The breakdown of grades included 150 A-s, 119 B+, 43 B, and 9 B-. This marked the school’s highest level of performance to date, securing its position among the top institutions in the country.

Alliance High School: A Legacy of Excellence

Alliance High School (AHS), a long-standing educational giant, also performed exceptionally well in the 2025 KCSE. Out of 461 candidates, the school achieved a mean score of 10.4707. The results featured 128 A grades, 141 A- grades, 92 B+ grades, 48 B grades, and 32 B- grades. Additionally, there were 15 C+, 2 C, and 3 C- grades, showcasing a strong academic foundation.

Maranda High School: Strong Academic Results

Maranda High School, another traditional powerhouse, recorded an impressive mean grade of 10.2 in the 2025 KCSE. A staggering 98.24% of its candidates qualified for direct university transition, reflecting a positive deviation from the previous year. The results included 101 A grades, 184 A- grades, 124 B+, 66 B grades, 49 B- grades, 33 C+, 6 C grades, and 4 C- grades.

Maseno School: Outstanding Performance

Maseno School presented 805 candidates for the 2025 KCSE examination and achieved a mean score of 9.8335. A remarkable 96.3% of its students attained C+ and above, qualifying for direct university entry. The grade distribution included 89 A grades, 241 A- grades, 176 B+ grades, 152 B grades, 76 B- grades, 40 C+ grades, 22 C grades, and 8 D+ grades, with no candidates scoring D, D-, or E.

Meru School: Consistent Excellence

Meru School posted an excellent performance in the 2025 KCSE, presenting 545 candidates for the examination. The school attained a mean score of 9.9743 (B+), with a strong grade distribution including 69 A grades, 136 A- grades, 153 B+ grades, and 117 B grades.

Kitui School: Steady Improvement

Kitui School recorded an improved performance in the 2025 KCSE, achieving a mean score of 9.718, up from 9.5336 in 2024. This reflected a positive improvement index of +0.184. The results included 17 A grades, 87 A- grades, 109 B+ grades, 83 B grades, and 41 B- grades, highlighting steady academic growth.

Nyambaria Boys High School: Solid Performance

Nyambaria Boys High School posted a strong performance in the 2025 KCSE, presenting 1,034 candidates for the examination. The school attained a mean score of 8.06, with 925 candidates, representing 89.29%, qualifying for direct university entry. The results included 21 A- grades, 99 B+ grades, 285 B grades, and 214 C grades, reflecting a solid overall performance.

Kisii School: Reliable Results

Kisii School recorded a solid performance in the provisional 2025 KCSE results, with an overall pass rate of 90%. The performance included 1 A (plain), 108 B+ grades, 158 B grades, 144 B- grades, and 89 C+ grades. The school attained a mean score of 8.523 in the 2025 KCSE.

Kakamega School: Steady Performance

Kakamega School posted a steady performance in the 2025 KCSE, presenting 670 candidates for the examination. The school attained a mean score of 8.1, with the grade distribution including 11 A grades, 49 A- grades, 102 B+ grades, 127 B grades, and 132 B- grades. A total of 539 candidates, representing 80.45% of the candidature, attained C+ and above, qualifying for direct university entry.

Top KCSE Performers of 2025

Several students emerged as top performers in the 2025 KCSE:

• Moi High School – Kabarak: Jesse Peter, Lubang Alfred, Ethan Muchene, Antonine Akinyl, Seanice Nelima, Gavin Kipkirui, Wambua Cosler
• Alliance High School: Melvin Mugambi
• Anestar Boys High School – Lanet: Nuel Jal Wiew, Karuri Dennis Kairu, Njoroge Vincent, Wabomba Willis, Mosry Omar Musa, Kelvin Kipngetich
• Baricho Boys High School: Charles Wainaina, Jeremiah Maku, Kamonjo Samuel, Mutua Joshua