10 High Schools Most Preferred By KCPE Candidates

Education Cabinet Secretary Ezekiel Machogu on Monday, January 16 released the results of the Form One placement as well as the schools that received the highest number of applications.

Speaking outside Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD), Machogu highlighted the likes of Pangani Girls, Nanyuki High School, Alliance Girls High School, Kapsabet Boys among others.

"During the selection process, it became clear that a large number of candidates did not receive proper guidance when choosing a school. These resulted in some schools getting far many applicants against their capacity. No one will be able to go beyond the capacity," he stated.

Education CS Ezekiel Machogu releases Form One placement results for 2022 KCPE Candidates on January 16, 2023. /FILE

He further noted that the schools that received the highest applications do not possess the capacity to handle them, thus candidates risked missing out on their dream schools.

"There are schools where we get so many applicants yet the capacity is few hence it is not possible for all candidates to be placed in their dream schools," he added.

The ten most preferred schools are as follows:

Kabianga High school

Applicants 153,108 
capacity 768

Nanyuki high school

Applicants 148,827 
capacity 576

Nyandarua high school

Applicants 137,511
capacity 240

Pangani Girls 

Applicants 119,265
capacity 384

Maseno high school 

Applicants 105,504 
Capacity 720

Alliance Girls High School

Applicants 104,765
capacity 384

Nakuru high schools

Applicants 103,909 
capacity 336

Kapsabet Boys

Applicants 99,542
Capacity 384

Mang'u high school

Applicants 98,146
Capacity 480

Butere Girls high school

Applicants 95,550
Capacity - 768

How To Check Form One placement

Candidates, parents and institutions can now access instant results of the placement via SMS.

The candidates can send a message in the format (Index No) to 22263. The service attracts charges depending on the mobile service provider.

Information on placement is also available on the Ministry of Education portal www(dot)education(dot)go(dot)ke and click the 'Form One Placements' icon.

"For any queries, check on the 'frequently asked questions (FAQ) section. Assistance may be obtained by writing an email to placement(at)education(dot)go(dot)ke," Machogu announced.

Schools can access their combined list of students placed to their list on the National Education Management Information System (NEMIS).

The CS also added that candidates who scored 400 marks and above in the Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) were admitted to the national and extra-county schools of their choice. Special candidates were placed in schools of their preference and their disability based on merit and choice.