Maralal High School: History, Admissions, Fees and Contacts

Maralal High School is a boys’ boarding secondary school near Maralal town in Samburu County. Its history is rooted in community efforts to expand secondary education in northern Kenya.

School history

Maralal High School began in January 1969 with approximately 40 learners as a community-supported harambee school. It later developed into a government school in 1976, introduced advanced-level arts education in 1986, and was elevated to national-school status in 2013.

Motto and values

The traditional motto is Knowledge Is Wealth. The school aims to equip boys with academic knowledge, useful life skills, discipline and an understanding of service to the wider community.

Academic and co-curricular programmes

Schooling includes academic subjects, clubs, sport and leadership opportunities. Ask the school about available senior-school pathways, laboratories, boarding arrangements and the subjects currently offered.

Admissions and fees

Use official Ministry of Education placement guidance. Obtain a genuine admission letter, the current approved fee structure, reporting dates and payment instructions directly from the institution. Avoid old bank details found in directories.

KCSE performance

Examination results should be checked for the particular KCSE year. Historic performance claims are not a reliable substitute for current authenticated results.

Location and contacts

Location: approximately four kilometres outside Maralal town, off the Maralal–Baragoi Road, Samburu County.
Postal: P.O. Box 493–20600, Maralal.
Previously listed phones: 0721 137918 and 0731 592271.
Previously listed email: info@maralalschool.com.

These contact details are historical and should be verified directly before use. See Samburu County schools.

Historical Samburu County schools directory

The list below is retained for reference; school classifications and contact details may have changed.