Principal Saint Alphonsa Kisau Girls Senior School Florence Kimeu speaking to the Media in her office on January 14, 2025. Photo by Andrew Mbuva. 
By Andrew Mbuva
Saint Alphonsa Kisau Girls Senior School has once again affirmed its status as an academic and co-curricular powerhouse after posting impressive results in the 2025 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examinations, even as the school records strong turnout in the ongoing Grade 10 reporting exercise.
Speaking at the school today, Principal Florence Kimeu expressed pride in the performance of the 318 candidates who sat for the national examination, noting that 219 students qualified for direct university entry, translating to 68.9 per cent. A further 28 per cent qualified for diploma courses, while 2 per cent met the threshold for certificate programmes.
“Our learners performed very well, and I am particularly happy because these are disciplined students with the ability to excel in their chosen institutions,” said Ms Kimeu. The school posted a mean grade of 7.088, marking a positive deviation of 0.217 from the previous year’s mean score.
The grade distribution reflected the strong performance, with 10 students attaining B Plus, 33 scoring B (plain), 83 earning B Minus, and 93 recording C Plus. According to the principal, the improvement was the result of collective effort and commitment.
“This success came from teamwork among teachers, self-driven students, supportive parents, an engaged Board of Management and cooperative stakeholders. We truly worked as one,” she said.
Beyond academics, Kisau Girls also excelled in co-curricular activities. In 2025, the school reached the national level in athletics and music, while its learners advanced to the regional level in the Science and Engineering Fair, underscoring its holistic approach to education.
On the transition to senior secondary under the Competency-Based Curriculum, Ms Kimeu confirmed that Grade 10 reporting is progressing well, with over 60 per cent of the expected 400 learners already admitted as of yesterday.
“We appreciate the trust parents have placed in us. By Friday, we expect full reporting,” she said, adding that the school is fully prepared to offer the three CBC pathways, tailored to nurture learners’ diverse talents.
As a Catholic-sponsored institution, the school also places strong emphasis on spiritual formation alongside academic growth. “Parents should be assured that their children are in a place where they will be nurtured academically, morally and spiritually,” Ms Kimeu concluded.
