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.”
01 — How to apply
Four steps to joining us.
Enquire
Contact our admissions office by phone, email, or by completing the enquiry form below. We will respond within two working days.
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.
Application
Complete the formal application form and submit your son's KCPE results certificate, birth certificate and primary school leaving certificate.
Offer & Enrolment
Successful candidates receive a formal offer letter. Acceptance is confirmed upon payment of the joining fee and submission of all required documents.
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.
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education results slip. We consider the overall grade plus performance in English, Mathematics and Science.
Original or certified copy of the student's birth certificate as issued by the Registration Office.
Certificate of completion from the primary school attended, signed by the head teacher.
A certificate of medical fitness from a registered medical practitioner confirming the student is fit for boarding school life.
Recent colour passport-size photographs of the student for school records.
What to bring on joining
Full school uniform as per the official school requirement list. Details provided in the joining letter.
Three sets of bed sheets, two blankets, one pillow and pillowcase, and a mattress cover.
Exercise books (as per booklist), textbooks, pens, pencils, rulers and geometry set.
Soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, shampoo, deodorant and other personal hygiene items for the term.
Sports shoes, shorts and t-shirts for physical education and co-curricular sports activities.
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.
Government-subsidised tuition as per the Ministry of Education guidelines for county boarding schools.
Three meals daily, dormitory accommodation and house utilities. Regulated by the school board.
Co-curricular activities, medical cover, library access and examination registration. Itemised in the joining letter.
Students from needy families are encouraged to apply for county bursary funds and CDF educational support. Our office assists with the process.
Contact our admissions office: 0725 407 132 or [email protected]
04 — Key dates 2026
Plan ahead. Act early.
Kenya National Examinations Council releases KCPE results. Begin your admissions enquiry immediately.
Contact the school, schedule your campus visit, and collect the application form. Early enquiries receive priority scheduling.
All application forms and supporting documents must be submitted. Late applications may be considered subject to available places.
Successful candidates receive formal offer letters. Response and fee payment required within five working days.
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.
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.
P.O. Box 122-10100, Nyeri
Kirurumi, Tetu Sub-County
Nyeri County, Kenya