Our Lady of Mercy Girls Secondary School: History and Admissions

Our Lady of Mercy Girls Secondary School, also known as OLM Shauri Moyo, is a Catholic-sponsored public girls’ boarding school in Shauri Moyo, Kamukunji Sub-County, Nairobi. The school serves learners from Nairobi and other counties, combining academic education with faith-based character formation and co-curricular activities.

Our Lady of Mercy Girls Secondary School

School background and Catholic identity

Our Lady of Mercy Girls is an established institution in Nairobi’s Eastlands area. Its Catholic sponsorship helps shape its attention to integrity, discipline, moral values, pastoral activities and service to society. The school’s traditional motto is God Is Our Strength.

Vision and mission

The school aims to provide holistic education that helps girls identify their talents and become self-reliant. Its stated mission emphasises quality learning and the development of each learner’s academic, social and personal potential.

Senior-school status and learning pathways

A January 2026 school profile identifies the institution as a C2 extra-county senior school. This classification should be checked against the Ministry of Education’s placement register for the relevant intake. Families should also verify the current Grade 10 pathways and subject combinations before choosing the school.

Admissions, joining instructions and boarding

Use official placement results and obtain a genuine joining letter. Confirm reporting dates, school uniforms, boarding supplies, medical forms, any required identification documents and accommodation arrangements directly with the school. Do not rely on older Form One placement procedures.

Fees, payments and KCSE performance

Request the latest approved fee structure and validated school payment instructions. Fees and account details can change. Evaluate KCSE performance only using authenticated results for named examination years rather than undated rankings.

Contact and location

Location: Shauri Moyo, Kamukunji, Nairobi.
Historical postal address: P.O. Box 45085–00100, Nairobi.
Previously published mobile: 0724 361566.
Previously published email: olmshaurimoyo@gmail.com.
Historically listed website: olmgss-shaurimoyo.sc.ke.

Verify current phone, email and school instructions before visiting. For practical location and school-selection advice, see our OLM Shauri Moyo school guide and Nairobi County directory.