Fee Structure for National Secondary Schools in Kenya

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Fee Structure for National Secondary Schools in Kenya

The Ministry of Education in Kenya has set clear guidelines for the fees that national schools charge parents. These fees are split between the government’s subsidy and the amount parents are required to pay. Here's a breakdown of the 2025 fee structure for national schools.

Activity Government Parent Total
Teaching, learning materials, and exams 4,792.00 - 4,792.00
Boarding equipment and stores - 32,385.00 32,385.00
Repairs, maintenance, and improvement 1,886.00 2,960.00 4,846.00
Local travel and transport 1,833.00 1,621.00 3,454.00
Administration costs 1,572.00 3,516.00 5,088.00
Electricity, water, and conservancy (EWC) 3,151.00 6,302.00 9,453.00
Activity fees 1,256.00 798.00 2,054.00
Personnel emolument (PE) 5,755.00 5,972.00 11,727.00
Medical and insurance 1,999.00 - 1,999.00
Total school fees 22,244.00 53,554.00 75,798.00

National Secondary Schools in Kenya and Fees Structure

Kenya has over 100 national secondary schools divided into clusters based on factors like infrastructure, resources, and students' capabilities. The Ministry of Education capped the fees for national schools at Ksh. 75,798 annually. However, some schools charge more than Ksh. 100,000.

Fee Structure for Boarding Schools in Kenya 2025

Boarding schools in Kenya have a similar fee structure to national schools, with a slight variation in certain costs like boarding equipment and stores.

Activity Government Parent Total
Teaching, learning materials, and exams 4,792.00 - 4,792.00
Boarding equipment and stores - 27,385.00 27,385.00
Repairs, maintenance, and improvement 1,886.00 2,400.00 4,286.00
Local travel and transport 1,833.00 650.00 2,483.00
Administration costs 1,572.00 1,850.00 3,422.00
Electricity, water, and conservancy (EWC) 3,151.00 4,900.00 8,051.00
Activity fees 1,256.00 150.00 1,406.00
Personnel emolument (PE) 5,755.00 3,100.00 8,855.00
Medical and insurance 1,999.00 - 1,999.00
Total school fees 22,244.00 40,535.00 62,779.00

Fee Structure for Day Schools in Kenya 2025

Day schools in Kenya benefit from a government subsidy that covers most costs, making them more affordable for parents.

Activity Government Total
Teaching, learning materials, and exams 4,792.00 4,792.00
Repairs, maintenance, and improvement 2,886.00 2,886.00
Local travel and transport 1,833.00 1,833.00
Administration costs 1,572.00 1,572.00
Electricity, water, and conservancy (EWC) 2,151.00 2,151.00
Activity fees 1,256.00 1,256.00
Personnel emolument (PE) 5,755.00 5,755.00
Medical and insurance 1,999.00 1,999.00
Total school fees 22,244.00 22,244.00

List of National Secondary Schools in Kenya and Fees Structure

Below is a list of some national secondary schools and their annual fees of approximately Ksh. 75,798.

Cluster 1 Schools

  • Asumbi Girls, Homa Bay
  • Bunyore Girls High, Vihiga
  • Friends School Kamusinga, Vihiga
  • Kagumo Boys High, Nyeri
  • Maranda High, Siaya

Cluster 2 Schools

  • Bahari Girls, Kilifi
  • Garbatula Boys, Isiolo
  • Moi Girls Mandera, Mandera
  • Nanyuki Boys, Laikipia

Cluster 3 Schools

  • Alliance High, Kiambu
  • Lenana School, Nairobi
  • Limuru Girls, Kiambu
  • Starehe Boys Centre, Nairobi

Cluster 4 Schools

  • Baricho Boys, Kirinyaga
  • Baringo High, Baringo
  • Chavakali Secondary, Vihiga
  • Kilgoris Boys, Narok

Each school has its unique characteristics, but they all adhere to the Ministry of Education’s fee guidelines. Parents should prepare accordingly and ensure all fees are settled in time for smooth learning.

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