Eastleigh High School is a public boys’ secondary school in Eastleigh, Nairobi County. It has an important place in the development of secondary education in the area and a history reaching back to the early 1950s.
Founding history
The Eastleigh Secondary School alumni association traces the school’s origins to 1952, when it operated under the name Racecourse Secondary School to serve the Asian community in Pangani and Park Road. Construction of a new school in Eastleigh was completed in December 1955. The new campus opened on 16 January 1956, with a formal opening ceremony that October.
Motto and values
The school’s traditional motto is Industry and Integrity. Its educational aims emphasise academic effort, responsibility and good conduct, alongside opportunities in student leadership and co-curricular activities.
Admission and senior-school pathways
Applicants should use the current Ministry of Education selection system, confirm the school’s approved Grade 10 pathways and subject combinations, and follow the authentic joining letter for reporting dates and requirements.
Fees and examination results
Ask the administration for an approved current fee notice and verified payment channels. KCSE outcomes should always be described with their examination year and confirmed source.
Location and school contacts
Location: Eastleigh Section 7, General Waruinge Road, Nairobi.
Historically listed postal: P.O. Box 42520–00100, Nairobi.
Published school phone: 0722 815674.
Historically listed email: info@eastleighhigh.sc.ke.
Confirm current contact details and visiting hours with the school. See Nairobi secondary schools.


