Education Cabinet Secretary Ezekiel Machogu unveiled the results of the 2023 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) on January 8, 2024. Among the 899,453 candidates who sat for the exams, only 1,216 achieved a remarkable mean grade of A plain. This article focuses on the schools that demonstrated exceptional academic prowess, securing mean grades of B plain and above.
Quick Summary
- Total Candidates: 899,453
- A Plain Achievers: 1,216
- Minimum University Entry (C+): 201,133
- Mean Grade D+ and Above: 526,222
- Mean Grade E: 48,174
Top-performing Schools
Certainly! Here’s an extended table including all the schools mentioned in the original article with a mean grade of B and above:
| Rank | School | Mean Score | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kapsabet Boys’ | 10.2 | A |
| 2 | Kenya High | 9.948 | B+ |
| 3 | Chemelil Sugar Academy | 9.89 | B+ |
| 4 | St Anthony’s Boys’ Kitale | 9.845 | B+ |
| 5 | St Peter’s Abwao | 9.746 | B+ |
| 6 | Maranda High | 9.578 | B+ |
| 7 | Maseno School | 9.543 | B+ |
| 8 | Loreto High School Limuru | 9.54 | B+ |
| 9 | Friends’ School Kamusinga | 9.365 | B |
| 10 | Tenwek High School | 9.334 | B |
| 11 | Lugulu Girls’ | 9.329 | B |
| 12 | Kagumo High | 9.306 | B |
| 13 | Orero High School | 9.289 | B |
| 14 | Baricho Boys’ | 9.274 | B |
| 15 | Mbita School | 9.2689 | B |
| 16 | Tulwo Girls’ High School | 9.250 | B |
| 17 | Kisasi Secondary | 9.2152 | B |
| 18 | Kanga School | 9.206 | B |
| 19 | Butere Girls’ | 9.17 | B |
| 20 | St. Anne’s Muthale Girls’ | 9.063 | B |
| 21 | Kisii School | 8.95 | B |
| 22 | St Charles Lwanga | 8.95 | B |
| 23 | Meru School | 8.9219 | B |
| 24 | Kitui School | 8.90625 | B |
| 25 | St Mary’s Girls’ Igoji | 8.8392 | B |
| 26 | Oyugi Ogango Girls’ | 8.817 | B |
| 27 | Materi Girls’ Centre | 8.715 | B |
| 28 | Bishop Gatimu Ngandu Girls’ | 8.7014 | B |
| 29 | AIC Sombe | 8.66 | B |
| 30 | Chogoria Girls | 8.6520 | B |
| 31 | St Peter’s Mumias Boys | 8.533 | B |
| 32 | Our Lady of Mercy Rangenyo Girls’ | 8.04 | B |
Noteworthy Achievements
- Kapsabet Boys’ leads with an exceptional mean score of 10.2, securing the coveted grade A.
- These top-performing schools exhibit consistency in achieving high mean grades, emphasizing their commitment to academic excellence.
Final Thoughts
The outstanding performance of these schools in the 2023 KCSE results reflects not only the academic prowess of the students but also the dedication and effectiveness of the teaching staff. As these institutions continue to set the bar high, they serve as benchmarks for educational excellence in Kenya, inspiring other schools to strive for similar levels of achievement. The pursuit of knowledge and academic success remains a cornerstone in shaping the future of the nation.