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Admissions · Intake 2026

Your son's
transformation
starts here.

We have limited places for Form One intake each year. Every application is reviewed with care. We are not looking for perfect boys — we are looking for boys who are ready to become.

“Choosing the right school for your son is one of the most consequential decisions a family will make. We welcome you to explore Gathathiini — and to discover why so many families have trusted us with that responsibility.”

The Principal

01 — How to apply

Four steps to joining us.

01

Enquire

Contact our admissions office by phone, email, or by completing the enquiry form below. We will respond within two working days.

Contact
0703 639 230
02

Campus Visit

Schedule a visit to our campus in Kirurumi. Tour the facilities, meet key staff, and get a feel for the environment your son may call home.

Duration
Half day visit
03

Application

Complete the formal application form and submit your son's KCPE results certificate, birth certificate and primary school leaving certificate.

Documents
3 required
04

Offer & Enrolment

Successful candidates receive a formal offer letter. Acceptance is confirmed upon payment of the joining fee and submission of all required documents.

Response
Within 5 days

02 — Entry requirements

What we look for in a boy.

We admit students based on KCPE performance, character assessment and available places. We welcome boys from all backgrounds. What matters is not perfection — it is potential, attitude, and a family aligned with our values.

KCPE Certificate

Kenya Certificate of Primary Education results slip. We consider the overall grade plus performance in English, Mathematics and Science.

Birth Certificate

Original or certified copy of the student's birth certificate as issued by the Registration Office.

Primary School Leaving Certificate

Certificate of completion from the primary school attended, signed by the head teacher.

Medical Certificate

A certificate of medical fitness from a registered medical practitioner confirming the student is fit for boarding school life.

4 Passport Photographs

Recent colour passport-size photographs of the student for school records.

What to bring on joining

Uniform

Full school uniform as per the official school requirement list. Details provided in the joining letter.

Bedding

Three sets of bed sheets, two blankets, one pillow and pillowcase, and a mattress cover.

Stationery

Exercise books (as per booklist), textbooks, pens, pencils, rulers and geometry set.

Toiletries

Soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, shampoo, deodorant and other personal hygiene items for the term.

Games Kit

Sports shoes, shorts and t-shirts for physical education and co-curricular sports activities.

Note

All items must be labelled with the student's name. A full joining list is provided with the acceptance letter. Mobile phones are not permitted.

03 — School fees

Transparent, government-regulated.

As a government county boarding school, our fees are structured and regulated in accordance with the Ministry of Education guidelines. We are committed to ensuring that cost is not a barrier to a quality education. For the current and most accurate fee structure, please contact our admissions office directly.

Tuition

Government-subsidised tuition as per the Ministry of Education guidelines for county boarding schools.

Boarding & Catering

Three meals daily, dormitory accommodation and house utilities. Regulated by the school board.

Activity Fees

Co-curricular activities, medical cover, library access and examination registration. Itemised in the joining letter.

HELB / Bursary

Students from needy families are encouraged to apply for county bursary funds and CDF educational support. Our office assists with the process.

For exact current fees

Contact our admissions office: 0725 407 132 or [email protected]

04 — Key dates 2026

Plan ahead. Act early.

Nov–Dec
KCPE Results Released

Kenya National Examinations Council releases KCPE results. Begin your admissions enquiry immediately.

December
Enquiry & Campus Visits

Contact the school, schedule your campus visit, and collect the application form. Early enquiries receive priority scheduling.

Jan (Early)
Application Deadline

All application forms and supporting documents must be submitted. Late applications may be considered subject to available places.

Jan (Mid)
Offer Letters Issued

Successful candidates receive formal offer letters. Response and fee payment required within five working days.

Late January
Form One Reporting Date

New students report to school with all required documents and items. The journey begins.

Exact dates are confirmed annually by the Ministry of Education. Contact us for the most current timetable.

05 — FAQ

Common questions.

Gathathiini Boys High School is a government county boarding school regulated by the Ministry of Education, Kenya. This means fees are subsidised and the school is accountable to national educational standards.
As a county school, admission is primarily for students from Nyeri County. Entry requirements vary by year depending on available places. Contact our admissions office for the minimum score for the current intake year.
Priority is given to students from Nyeri County. However, a limited number of national quota places may be available. Please contact our admissions office to discuss your son's situation.
No. In line with the Ministry of Education regulations and our school policy, mobile phones are not permitted for students. This protects focus and maintains the boarding school culture we have built.
Yes. Official visiting days are scheduled each term and communicated at the start of the school year. Parents may also contact the school office to enquire about emergency visits or to speak with their son's form teacher.
Nyeri County Government offers bursary funds for needy students. The national HSSF also provides support. Our school office assists qualifying families with the application process.

06 — Get in touch

We are ready to answer.

Complete this form and our admissions team will contact you within two working days. Alternatively, call or email us directly.

Address

P.O. Box 122-10100, Nyeri
Kirurumi, Tetu Sub-County
Nyeri County, Kenya