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Welcome to St. Joseph’s High School

St. Joseph’s High School is a Catholic Sponsored School in Githunguri Sub-county of Kiambu County. It is situated 1KM from Githunguri town on the Githunguri – Kagwe road.

The school was started in 1958 by the Catholic Holy Ghost Fathers. It was the first African day school in Kenya.

In 1983, the school began to change gradually from Day to Boarding and finally became fully boarding in 1994.

The school currently has 1,200 students from diverse backgrounds owing to the fact that the school is an extra- county school.

The school has 6 streams and the classes are named after the Saints – Gabriel, John, Luke, Michael, Peter and Raphael.

The school also has a hall, kitchen, science laboratories, Administration Block, a library and 23 houses for resident staff. It has 24 classrooms.

The school has 3 deputies, 12 Heads of Departments and a total 57 teachers and 34 non-teaching staff.

The school has exemplary academic performance and subsequently attained a mean grade of C+ in the 2022 K.C.S.E.

The school motto is Labour Omnia Vincit (Hard work conquers everything) while its Vision is – “To be a model Centre of excellence in Kenya by producing model students in academic and other spheres of life.”

Our Vision

To be a model Centre of excellence in Kenya by producing model students in academic and other spheres of life

Our Mission

To provide the students with quality education that promotes discipline and self-reliance for holistic living.

Message from our Principal x

Dear students, parents, and staff,I am honored to serve as the principal of St. Joseph's High School, a Catholic-sponsored school in Githunguri, Kiambu County. Our school has a diverse student body, and we are dedicated to providing an enriching and positive learning experience for each of our students.We have a modern learning environment that includes science laboratories, a library, and 24 classrooms, and we are committed to fostering a culture of hard work, professionalism, teamwork, commitment, integrity, spirituality, and efficiency. We value open communication and collaboration among all members of our school community and encourage parents and guardians to be active partners in their children's education.Thank you for entrusting us with your child's education. We look forward to working together to achieve our shared goals and prepare our students for success in all aspects of life.Sincerely,[Principal's Name] Mr. Francis M. Miano, School Principal