C1 Schools in Kenya: Full List of All C1 Schools

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C1 Schools in Kenya: Full List of All C1 Schools In Kenya

Q: How many C1 schools are there in Kenya?

There are 204 C1 schools in Kenya, the most selective category of Senior School in the Grade 10 placement system, spread across all 47 counties.

Q: How many C1 schools do I select for Grade 10?

For the 2026 Grade 10 selection, each learner selects 3 C1 schools out of their total of 8 Senior School choices.

Q: Are there C1 schools for girls only?

Yes. Of the 204 C1 schools nationally, 102 are girls' schools, 100 are boys' schools, and 2 are mixed.

Q: Is Mangu High School a C1 school?

Yes, Mangu High School in Kiambu County is classified as a C1 school for Grade 10 placement.

Q: Is Alliance High School a C1 school?

Yes, both Alliance High School (boys) and Alliance Girls' High School are classified as C1 schools, and both are in Kiambu County.

C1 schools in Kenya are the most selective category of Senior School under the Grade 10 placement system, and every learner is required to select 3 C1 schools as part of their 8 Senior School choices for 2026. Below is the complete, official list of all 204 C1 schools nationwide — filter by county or gender to find the right options.

204

C1 schools nationwide

Counties represented

102 / 100 / 2

Girls / Boys / Mixed

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Showing 204 of 204 C1 schools

School Name	County	Gender

Selecting your 3 C1 schools: C1 schools are national-cluster institutions, so distance from home isn’t a limiting factor the way it is for your required C4 day school — focus on subject combinations offered and pathway fit first.

FAQ: C1 Schools in Kenya

How many C1 schools are there in Kenya?

204, spread across all 47 counties, making up the most selective national category of Senior School.

How many C1 schools do I select for Grade 10?

3 C1 schools, as part of your total of 8 Senior School selections for 2026.

Are there C1 schools for girls only?

Yes — 102 of the 204 C1 schools are girls’ schools, 100 are boys’ schools, and 2 are mixed.

Is Mangu High School a C1 school?

Yes, Mangu High School (Kiambu County) is a C1 school.

Is Alliance High School a C1 school?

Yes — both Alliance High School (boys) and Alliance Girls’ High School are C1 schools, both in Kiambu County.

Source note: This list is compiled from the official Ministry of Education school-cluster dataset. School categorization is set by the Ministry and may be revised between selection cycles — always confirm your specific placement on the official portal at selection.education.go.ke.

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Sourced from the official Ministry of Education school-cluster dataset. Last verified: August 2026.

Disclaimer: MyCyber is an independent online service. We are not affiliated with the Ministry of Education, KNEC, or the Government of Kenya. For official information, visit selection.education.go.ke.