Gaichanjiru High School Details
Gaichanjiru High School is Kenya Boys Boarding School, located in Gaichanjiru location, Murang` a County. Gaichanjiru High School was founded in 1959 by the Catholic Diocese of Nyeri in a 15-acre piece of land. The Consolata Missionaries were within this area of Kandara District around 1925 when they started Gaichanjiru Catholic Parish nearby.
The school aims to prepare students to make a positive contribution to the development of society and to acquire the values of national patriotism, self-respect, self-reliance, cooperation, adaptability, a sense of purpose, and self-discipline.
Gaichanjiru High School is classified as a public secondary school and is funded by the government of Kenya and managed through a board of governors and parent-teacher associations (PTA).
Secondary school education in Kenya starts at 14 years of age and runs for four years. Upon completion, students sit for the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE). This prepares them for university, colleges, middle-level trades, professions, vocational and technical training.
The founding Headmaster was the late Reverend Fr. Victor Deleidi and was posted from the then-St. Cecilia Teachers College (current Mugoiri Girls High school).
In January 1959 he admitted the first batch of 25 boys from various parts of Central Province. Most of these boys came from exclusively Catholic-run Primary Schools. Most of the teaching staff were of Asian/Goan origin and the first three Headmasters up to 1967 were Catholic Priests.
In 1967 the first African Headmaster the late Mr. John Baptista Wambugu was posted from Nyeri High School. He was the longest-serving Headmaster for 16 years from 1967 – 1983.
In 1962, 22 boys sat for the form 4 examination and became the first graduates. Among the prominent people, is Mr. Munga, Chairman, and founder of Equity Bank. The school has grown from the initial population of 25 boys to today’s population of about 750 students.
Since 1959, the school has nurtured thousands of young men who had the privilege of having their secondary school sojourn here
Quick Facts
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- School Code: C2070921
- Level: Secondary School
- Day/Boarding: Boarding
- Gender: Boys
- Ownership: Public
- Sponsor: Religious Organisation
- Student Needs: Ordinary
- System: 844
School Curriculum
The secondary school curriculum in Kenya covers six major areas:
- Mathematics.
- Communication: English, Kiswahili, and foreign languages),
- Science: Physical Science and Biological Science.
- Humanities: History, government, social education, geography, religious education, and ethics),
- Applied Education: Agriculture, business education, accounts, commerce, industrial education, wood technology, metal technology, power mechanics, electrical technology, typing and office practice, home science, clothing and textiles, food and nutrition, arts, and music)
KCSE Results
Individual candidates can check their KCSE results by SMS or online using an SMS number or website link provided at the release of the exam.
Candidates and parents should visit the school for their official results slip. Results for all candidates and the school national, county, and local ranking can also be found from the schools’ office.
The ministry of education advises parents teachers and pupils to check the KCSE result slip for any anomaly such as incorrect candidate’s name, school name, and code as well as wrong subject grade and report to KNEC within a month after the announcement.
Gaichanjiru High School Fees, Account Number, and Uniform
For details on the school fees structure, account number, and uniform, please contact the principal or the school’s office using the contacts below.
Gaichanjiru High School Contacts (Address, Location, Email, Telephone, and Website)
- School Name: Gaichanjiru High School
- Physical Location: Gaichanjiru location
- Address: 447-0100 Thika
- City/Town: Gaichanjiru
- County: Murang’a County
- School Category: Secondary
- School Code: C2070921
- Phone Number: 044-21222, 250064
- Email: To be updated soon
- Website: To be updated soon
School Motto, Vision, Mission, and Core Values
Motto: Elimu Huangaza Giza
Mission: Making Gaichanjiru High School a center of academic excellence through quality teaching and learning to develop the body, mind, and soul.
Vision: Producing men of purpose to lead.
Core Values
- Gallant
- Ambitious
- Intelligent
- Sincere
- Honest
- Active
School- Highlights
Music: To be updated soon
Drama Club: To be updated soon
Debate Club: To be updated soon
Sports Team: To be updated soon
Girls and Boys Scouts: To be updated soon
Students Association: To be updated soon
School – Facilities
School Library: To be updated soon
Swimming Pool: To be updated soon
Sports Field: To be updated soon
Computer Lab: To be updated soon
Science Laboratory: To be updated soon