Introduction
Makueni County has a wide range of senior schools offering education for learners progressing to Grade 10, Grade 11 and Grade 12 under Kenya’s Competency-Based Education framework.
The 2026 senior-school listings group public schools into C1, C2, C3 and C4 clusters. A recently published county directory lists 349 registered senior schools in Makueni County, although parents and learners should confirm the final school, pathway and subject combinations through the official selection process before making admission decisions.
This guide highlights schools in the four clusters and provides useful information for parents and Grade 9 learners preparing for senior-school selection.
C1 Senior Schools in Makueni County
The current 2026 listing identifies the following schools as C1 senior schools in Makueni County:
| No. | C1 Senior School | Gender | Accommodation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kisau Girls | Girls | Boarding |
| 2 | Mbooni Boys | Boys | Boarding |
| 3 | St. Therese Mbooni Girls | Girls | Boarding |
| 4 | Precious Blood Killungu | Girls | Boarding |
| 5 | A.I.C. Mukaa Boys High School | Boys | Boarding |
| 6 | Makueni Boys | Boys | Boarding |
| 7 | Ukia Girls | Girls | Boarding |
| 8 | Makueni Girls | Girls | Boarding |
| 9 | St Joseph Kibwezi School | Girls | Boarding |
| 10 | Matiliku Boys Secondary School | Boys | Boarding |
The C1 group includes several established boarding schools serving boys and girls across different parts of the county.
Among the schools appearing in the C1 list are Makueni Boys High School and Makueni Girls Secondary School.
C2 Senior Schools in Makueni County
The published 2026 senior-school directory lists these schools under C2:
| No. | C2 Senior School | Gender | Accommodation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kalawa Boys’ High School | Boys | Boarding |
| 2 | Kitondo Secondary School | Boys | Boarding |
| 3 | Kilungu High School | Boys | Boarding |
| 4 | St. Thomas Aquinas Boys Thomeandu Secondary School | Boys | Boarding |
| 5 | Kasikeu Boys | Boys | Boarding |
| 6 | Mwaani Boys Secondary School | Boys | Boarding |
| 7 | Mwaani Girls | Girls | Boarding |
| 8 | Kaumoni Boys | Boys | Boarding |
| 9 | Kalulini High School | Boys | Boarding |
| 10 | Ngoto High School | Boys | Boarding |
| 11 | Barazani Girls | Girls | Boarding |
Schools such as Kaumoni Boys and The Kitondo School are among the identifiable schools in this group.
C3 Senior Schools in Makueni County
C3 represents a much larger group of senior schools in the current county listing. Examples include:
| No. | C3 Senior School | Gender | Accommodation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nduluku Secondary School | Boys | Boarding |
| 2 | Kiteta Girls Secondary School | Girls | Boarding |
| 3 | St. Angela Merici Ititu Girls Secondary | Girls | Boarding |
| 4 | Kako Secondary School | Mixed | Boarding |
| 5 | Kiteta Boys Secondary School | Boys | Boarding |
| 6 | Kalawa Girls | Girls | Boarding |
| 7 | Imale School | Boys | Boarding |
| 8 | Itetani Boys High School | Boys | Boarding |
| 9 | Mulo oni | Mixed | Boarding |
| 10 | Kikima Secondary School | Mixed | Boarding |
| 11 | Utangwa Mixed | Mixed | Boarding |
| 12 | Kiatineni | Mixed | Boarding |
| 13 | Mbooni AIC Girls | Girls | Boarding |
| 14 | Nzeveni | Mixed | Boarding |
| 15 | Utangwa Girls | Girls | Boarding |
| 16 | St Lucia Girls High Kauti | Girls | Boarding |
| 17 | Ndolo Secondary School | Boys | Boarding |
| 18 | AIC Mwaani-Ilima Secondary School | Mixed | Boarding |
| 19 | Inyokoni Secondary School | Mixed | Boarding |
| 20 | ABC Maiani Boys High School | Boys | Boarding |
Other C3 schools listed include Kasikeu Girls, Mukaa Girls’ High School, Mt Carmel Girls, St Pauls Kyamuthei, St Lawrence Nziu, Darajani Secondary, St Mary’s Komboyoo, Kivuthini Secondary School and Kikumini Secondary School.
Mt. Carmel Girls’ Secondary School-Makueni and ST PAUL’S KYAMUTHEI SECONDARY SCHOOL are among schools identifiable through local listings.
C4 Senior Schools in Makueni County
C4 contains a large number of schools, with the current directory showing predominantly mixed day schools in this category.
Some of the C4 schools include:
- Kyanginywa Mixed Secondary School
- Muluti Secondary (Mbooni)
- Kyome Mixed Secondary
- Ngunini Mixed
- Kaketi Day Secondary
- Kathamba Mixed
- Kavumbu Secondary
- Songeni Mixed Secondary
- Mutembuku Mixed
- Miangeni Secondary
- Ngaa Mixed Day
- Ndumbi Mixed Day
- Lungu Secondary
- Itulu Mixed Day
- Kitoto Secondary School
- Miau Secondary
- Watuka Mixed Secondary
- Ngoni Mixed Day Secondary
- Ndauni Secondary
- Chemchemi Secondary School Kathongo
- Wambiti Mixed Secondary School
- St Barnabas Thwake
- Tawa Mixed
- Utuneni
- Usalala Secondary
- Kathulumbi Secondary
- Mbukoni Secondary
- MBA Secondary
- Mituvu Mixed Day Secondary
- Muthwani Secondary
- Mukuku
- AIC Ndithini Mixed Secondary
- Mbimbini Secondary School
- Iviani Secondary
- Nganwa Secondary
- Mukimwani
- Ngai HGM
The C4 list also includes numerous other mixed day schools across the county.
C1 vs C2 vs C3 vs C4: What Parents Should Know
The cluster classification is useful when preparing a Grade 10 school-selection shortlist, but cluster should not be the only factor used when considering a school.
Parents and learners should examine:
1. Pathways and Subject Combinations
Under senior school, learners need to consider their preferred learning pathway and whether the selected school offers the relevant subject combinations.
2. Boarding or Day School
Many C1, C2 and C3 schools in the current Makueni listing are boarding institutions, while many C4 schools are listed as day schools.
3. Gender
The county has:
- Boys’ schools
- Girls’ schools
- Mixed schools
The learner’s school preference and available selection options should therefore be checked carefully.
4. School Location
Distance from home can influence transport, family visits and overall schooling arrangements.
5. Available Facilities
Parents can consider facilities such as:
- Laboratories
- ICT facilities
- Libraries
- Workshops
- Sports facilities
- Dining facilities
- Boarding facilities
- Accessibility facilities
6. Previous Academic and Co-Curricular Performance
Parents may also examine publicly available school performance information alongside the school’s wider strengths in sports, clubs, leadership and other activities.
Popular Senior Schools to Research in Makueni
Several Makueni schools frequently appear in discussions and directories of established schools in the county. These include:
- Makueni Boys
- Makueni Girls
- Mbooni Boys
- Kisau Girls
- St. Therese Mbooni Girls
- Precious Blood Killungu
- A.I.C. Mukaa Boys
- Mwaani Boys
- Mwaani Girls
- Kaumoni Boys
- Kitondo Secondary School
- Kalawa Boys’ High School
The current 2026 directory places the first group of schools in C1 and the latter schools across C2 and C3, illustrating why parents should check the current cluster designation rather than relying on older school-category information.
Grade 10 School Selection in Makueni County
For learners moving from Grade 9 to Grade 10, choosing a senior school involves more than simply selecting a school with a particular cluster.
A useful shortlist can contain schools that match the learner’s:
- Preferred pathway
- Subject interests
- Gender preference
- Boarding/day preference
- Location
- Learning needs
- Co-curricular interests
- Available school facilities
The current senior-school directory links individual schools to the Ministry of Education selection system, making it important to verify the available choices and details before finalising selection.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many senior schools are in Makueni County?
A 2026 published senior-school directory reports 349 registered senior schools in Makueni County, including public and private institutions.
Which schools are C1 in Makueni County?
The current listing identifies 10 C1 schools, including Makueni Boys, Makueni Girls, Mbooni Boys, Kisau Girls, St. Therese Mbooni Girls, Precious Blood Killungu, A.I.C. Mukaa Boys, Ukia Girls, St Joseph Kibwezi School and Matiliku Boys Secondary School.
Which schools are C2 in Makueni?
C2 schools listed include Kalawa Boys’ High School, Kitondo Secondary School, Kilungu High School, St. Thomas Aquinas Boys Thomeandu Secondary School, Kasikeu Boys, Mwaani Boys, Mwaani Girls, Kaumoni Boys, Kalulini High School, Ngoto High School and Barazani Girls.
Are there C4 senior schools in Makueni County?
Yes. The current listing contains a large number of C4 schools, many of which are mixed day schools.
What should parents consider when selecting a senior school?
Parents should consider the learner’s preferred pathway and subjects, school category, gender, accommodation, location, facilities, learning environment and other relevant learner-specific requirements.
Conclusion
Makueni County has a broad selection of senior schools across C1, C2, C3 and C4, giving Grade 9 learners multiple options as they transition into senior school.
The current 2026 listing places Makueni Boys, Makueni Girls, Mbooni Boys, Kisau Girls, St. Therese Mbooni Girls, Precious Blood Killungu and other established institutions in C1, while C2, C3 and C4 contain numerous additional options.
However, school categories and available pathways can change, so parents should verify the latest official selection information before making a final Grade 10 choic
