Shimo La Tewa Secondary School is a government boys’ boarding school located in Mombasa county. The school is built on a 121-acre piece of land located along New Malindi Road about 15 kilometres from Mombasa town.
Established in 1932, Shimo La Tewa School in Mombasa was the giant in Coast province. Shimo La Tewa started as a secondary school for Arab boys who successfully completed their primary education at the Arab school Mombasa. There were six dormitories, which could accommodate 120 students only.
However, the Arab boys refused to enroll in the school because it was isolated from their parents, surrounded by big forest infested with wild animals and also very far from Mombasa town.
It was in September 1939 when the school closed due to the outbreak of the Second World War. The British Army occupied the entire school and made use of the facilities like a hospital. It remained in their hands until 1947.
In 1947 the Coast African Association demanded that it should be opened as a secondary school for Africans since there was none in the Province. The colonial Governor granted the request and the school re-opened as the Coast African Secondary School. Thereafter the school became a dream of every primary and ‘O’ Level student.
Shimo La Tewa Secondary School Alumni
The alumni of Shimo La Tewa reign in both the private and the public sectors. It is the ‘’alma mater’’ of several cabinet ministers past and present like
- Hon. Noah Katana Ngala,
- Retired Major Marsden Madoka,
- The late Karisa Maitha and
- The late Shariff Nassir,
- Retired General Staff Major General Kibwana,
- Ali Chirau Makwere, the former speaker of Parliament
- Hon. Francis Ole Kaparo,
- Other past and present members of Parliament and many other high ranking public figures.
Motto
Knowledge and Service
Vision
To be the source of knowledgeable, and multi skilled graduates for global service.
Mission
To produce intelligent, dedicated, and spiritually upright individuals through quality education.
Core Values
- Respect for individual differences– our clients have no distinctive differences in ability, religion, tribe, color race
- Professionalism– We are commited to the very best in our professional dispensation
- Integrity -We are committed to offering our services in a transparent, honest, and accountable manner.
- Confidentiality – We will handle all information and communication with a lot of confidentiality
- Courtesy -We shall treat all our clients with courtesy to the best of our ability at all times.
- Continuous Improvement – We are committed to continue improving our performance in all areas that impact on quality learning and education
- Teamwork– We shall endeavor to create and promote teamwork at all levels of our institution
Shimo La Tewa High School Departments
Guidance
This department deals with academics affairs in the school. It aspire to help students to reach their goals by ensuring that they get the most valuable education and technical knowledge. The department encourage teachers and students to put more effort to ensure the school academic goals are met.
Technicals
This department deals with technical subjects like:
- Business Studies
- Agriculture
- Computer Studies
- French
- German
- Arabic
- Building & Construction
- Drawing & Design
- Art & Design
Humanities Department
Humanities Department deals with subjects such as:
- Geography
- Cristian Religious Education
- Islamic Religious Education
- History
Shimo La Tewa Secondary School 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.
Shimo La Tewa Secondary School Fees, Account Number and Uniform
For details on school fees structure, account number and uniform, please contact the principal or the schools office using the contacts below.
Shimo La Tewa Secondary School Contacts (Address, Location, Email, Telephone and Website)
School Name: Shimo La Tewa High School
Address: P.O. BOX 90163, Mombasa 80100
County: Mombasa, Kenya
Tell: 041-485056, 0726323221
Email: shimolatewaschool@yahoo.com
Website: www.shimolatewaschool.ac.ke
School Category: Public Secondary Schools