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Kangaru School is a prominent boys-only national boarding school established in 1947 and located in Embu County. It was initially a mixed school before becoming a pure boys' institution and consistently performs well academically.
"Quality education fostering holistic student development"

School Details

Levels
Secondary
Students

1,500

Established

1947

Sub-County

Embu West

Gender

Boys

Boarding

Boarding

Branches: Single campus Trips & Excursions: Not offered

Curriculum

8 4 4CBC

Levels offered

Secondary

Facilities

LibraryScience LaboratoriesDormitoriesSports Field

No uniform information added yet.

Popular Items

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Other
School Badge

Official school badge for uniform

KES 200
Other
Lab Coat

White laboratory coat for science practicals

KES 900
Technology
USB Flash Drive 16GB

USB 3.0 flash drive for school projects

KES 600
Technology
Scientific Calculator

Casio scientific calculator for exams

KES 1,800
Stationery
Water Bottle

Insulated school water bottle, 750ml

KES 400
Stationery
School Bag

Durable backpack with multiple compartments

KES 1,500
Stationery
Geometry Set

Mathematical instruments set with compass, protractor

KES 350
Stationery
Exercise Books (Pack of 10)

200-page ruled exercise books, pack of 10

KES 450

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Form 1 — Stationery
  • Exercise books (hard cover)
  • Pens (blue & black)
  • Geometry set
  • Scientific calculator
  • Ruler & protractor
  • Graph book
  • Dictionary (English)
  • File folders
Form 1 — Bedding
  • Mattress (3 x 6 ft)
  • Bed sheets (white)
  • Woollen blanket
  • Pillow & pillowcase
  • Mosquito net
  • Towels (bath)
  • Shoe rack / box
Form 1 — Uniform
  • White long-sleeved shirt
  • Grey trouser/skirt
  • School tie
  • Black leather shoes
  • Black socks
  • School blazer/sweater
  • PE kit
Form 1 — Documents
  • Birth Certificate (certified copy)
  • Passport-size photographs
  • Previous school report card / KCPE results
  • Parent/Guardian National ID (copy)
  • Medical / vaccination records
  • Transfer letter (if transferring)
Form 1 — Books
  • Mathematics textbook (KIE)
  • English Learner's Book
  • Kiswahili textbook
  • Biology / Chemistry / Physics textbooks
  • History & Government textbook
  • CRE / IRE textbook
Form 2 — Uniform
  • White long-sleeved shirt
  • Grey trouser/skirt
  • School tie
  • Black leather shoes
  • Black socks
  • School blazer/sweater
  • PE kit
Form 2 — Documents
  • Birth Certificate (certified copy)
  • Passport-size photographs
  • Previous school report card / KCPE results
  • Parent/Guardian National ID (copy)
  • Medical / vaccination records
  • Transfer letter (if transferring)
Form 2 — Bedding
  • Mattress (3 x 6 ft)
  • Bed sheets (white)
  • Woollen blanket
  • Pillow & pillowcase
  • Mosquito net
  • Towels (bath)
  • Shoe rack / box
Form 2 — Stationery
  • Exercise books (hard cover)
  • Pens (blue & black)
  • Geometry set
  • Scientific calculator
  • Ruler & protractor
  • Graph book
  • Dictionary (English)
  • File folders
Form 2 — Books
  • Mathematics textbook (KIE)
  • English Learner's Book
  • Kiswahili textbook
  • Biology / Chemistry / Physics textbooks
  • History & Government textbook
  • CRE / IRE textbook
Form 3 — Bedding
  • Mattress (3 x 6 ft)
  • Bed sheets (white)
  • Woollen blanket
  • Pillow & pillowcase
  • Mosquito net
  • Towels (bath)
  • Shoe rack / box
Form 3 — Uniform
  • White long-sleeved shirt
  • Grey trouser/skirt
  • School tie
  • Black leather shoes
  • Black socks
  • School blazer/sweater
  • PE kit
Form 3 — Documents
  • Birth Certificate (certified copy)
  • Passport-size photographs
  • Previous school report card / KCPE results
  • Parent/Guardian National ID (copy)
  • Medical / vaccination records
  • Transfer letter (if transferring)
Form 3 — Stationery
  • Exercise books (hard cover)
  • Pens (blue & black)
  • Geometry set
  • Scientific calculator
  • Ruler & protractor
  • Graph book
  • Dictionary (English)
  • File folders
Form 3 — Books
  • Mathematics textbook (KIE)
  • English Learner's Book
  • Kiswahili textbook
  • Biology / Chemistry / Physics textbooks
  • History & Government textbook
  • CRE / IRE textbook
Form 4 — Books
  • Mathematics textbook (KIE)
  • English Learner's Book
  • Kiswahili textbook
  • Biology / Chemistry / Physics textbooks
  • History & Government textbook
  • CRE / IRE textbook
Form 4 — Bedding
  • Mattress (3 x 6 ft)
  • Bed sheets (white)
  • Woollen blanket
  • Pillow & pillowcase
  • Mosquito net
  • Towels (bath)
  • Shoe rack / box
Form 4 — Uniform
  • White long-sleeved shirt
  • Grey trouser/skirt
  • School tie
  • Black leather shoes
  • Black socks
  • School blazer/sweater
  • PE kit
Form 4 — Documents
  • Birth Certificate (certified copy)
  • Passport-size photographs
  • Previous school report card / KCPE results
  • Parent/Guardian National ID (copy)
  • Medical / vaccination records
  • Transfer letter (if transferring)
Form 4 — Stationery
  • Exercise books (hard cover)
  • Pens (blue & black)
  • Geometry set
  • Scientific calculator
  • Ruler & protractor
  • Graph book
  • Dictionary (English)
  • File folders

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Academic Performance Trends

KCSE Mean GradeB
University Transition65%

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  • Birth CertificateRequired
  • Previous School Report / TranscriptRequired
  • Passport-size PhotographsRequired
  • Completed Application FormRequired
  • Parent/Guardian ID copyRequired
  • Immunisation / Health RecordsOptional
  • Transfer/Leaving CertificateOptional
  • KCPE/KCSE Result SlipOptional

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Under Kenya's Competency Based Curriculum (CBC), learners are assessed through continuous, holistic evaluation — projects, portfolios and practical skills — rather than a single national exam at primary level. Junior Secondary (Grades 7–9) also uses formative assessment before senior secondary.

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