It is all systems go at My Savior High School in Matungu as the institution rolls out final preparations for the 2025 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examinations.
The school, known for consistently strong performance in national exams, has set an ambitious target mean score of 7.2 for this year’s candidates.
With 60 students registered, the administration is confident that all will score at least a C+ and above, the minimum grade required for university entry.
According to School Director Mr Collins Kokonya, the syllabus was completed in March, giving ample time for revision.
“We have adequately prepared our learners by exposing them to rigorous internal and external examinations, enhancing their study timetables, and clustering them in groups. This approach has helped us lift the performance of weaker students,” he said.
Mr Kokonya added that the school’s admission policy has also contributed to its results. “We admit students with a minimum of 300 marks in KCPE, which gives us a strong starting point. Learners with high entry behaviour make teaching easier as they grasp concepts quickly.”
Benchmarking has also played a role. Students have been exposed to high-achieving institutions such as Friends School Kamusinga, Khasoko Boys, and Kibabii High School, further sharpening their competitiveness.
My Savior High School has a unique background, having started as a children’s home. Many of its current students have been with the institution since primary school.
“This gives us a clear understanding of their strengths and learning patterns, which has worked to our advantage,” noted Mr Kokonya.
Principal Mr Isaac Okumu Okong’o, a former Deputy Head at Butere Boys, is equally optimistic.
“We have a very strong class this year. The candidates’ performance tail is very short, and that gives us confidence. A long tail often drags down the mean score, but we have managed this effectively,” he said.
Mr Okong’o also credited the school’s supportive environment. “Our Director is hands-on and deeply committed to academics and student welfare. In addition, our infrastructure is well-developed, leaving nothing to hinder performance.”
The school prides itself on its hardworking teaching staff, who, according to Mr Okong’o, spend “99.9 percent of their time with learners.”
Uniquely, the school does not operate a traditional staffroom; instead, teachers work from departmental offices, which, he noted, discourages idleness and maximises engagement with students.
Deputy Principal Mrs Damaris Mbunda highlighted discipline as a pillar of the school’s success.
“Academics and discipline are like conjoined twins. Our learners understand why they are here, and this has kept discipline cases minimal. With a strong guidance and counselling programme, we keep them focused, supported, and accountable,” she said.
On the transition to Grade 10 under the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC), Mr Kokonya confirmed that the school is ready.
“We have complied fully with the Ministry of Education directives. We have been approved to offer two pathways—Science, Technology, Engineering (STE) and Social Sciences. Qualified personnel have already been sourced, and we expect a smooth rollout next year,” he said.
Last year, the school posted a mean score of 6.7, with 30 out of 36 candidates attaining a C+ and above. The administration is confident that this year’s cohort will surpass that milestone.
