St. Catherine Girls High School Machakos

Our Mission: The school is dedicated to nurturing courageous and confident young women who are prepared to tackle life’s challenges. We instill a thirst for knowledge, encouraging our students to excel academically and in all their endeavors, aiming to be shining examples wherever they go. This ethos is encapsulated in our motto: “A LIGHT FOR SOCIETY”.

To ensure efficient education delivery, some staff members reside within the school compound. Our teaching faculty comprises experienced graduate educators who are deeply committed to fostering high performance and holistic development.

Our ultimate goal is the development of a balanced personality. We emphasize discipline, commitment, goal-setting, spirituality, and high academic standards. We cultivate the active involvement of parents through academic days and the Parents-Teacher Association.

Our curriculum encompasses the Kenya National Curriculum, offering 13 subjects: English, Kiswahili, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Geography, History, Agriculture, Christian Religious Education, Business Education, French, and Computer Studies. This diverse array of subjects empowers students to shape their academic journey according to their interests and aspirations.

Our school boasts a range of facilities designed to support students’ academic and personal growth, including:

• Abundant water supply sourced from the school’s borehole and treated to meet WHO standards
• Dormitories with cubicles for privacy, equipped with mattresses, bed covers, and pillows
• Fully equipped science labs
• Modern kitchen and dining hall serving nutritious meals
• School canteen
• Qualified resident matron and round-the-clock security
• Spacious classrooms with textbooks and exercise books provided
• Fully equipped science, home science, and computer labs
• School bus for transportation
• Expansive field for games and recreation