KAPSABET HIGH SCHOOL, KCSE PERFORMANCE & RANKING, ALUMNI (OLD BOYS), LOCATION, FEES, DIET, UNIFORM, CODE OF CONDUCT, CURRICULUM, MEDICAL CARE, CONTACTS AND FORM ONE ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Kapsabet Boys is a government-owned institution that offers quality secondary level education to Kenyan learners at a subsidized hence affordable fee.
The school is more than 90 years old having been established during the British colonial era in 1925.
Since its establishment, the school has undergone several changes in the right direction in as much as academic and extracurricular performance is concerned.
KCSE performance: quality grades and ranking
Kapsabet Boys has severally appeared in the list of top 10 schools nationally in KCSE exams. In 2019 KCSE, it produced the highest number of As in Kenya-49.
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Kapsabet Boys National School KCSE 2019 detailed results
Below is a quick breakdown of Kapsabet Boys High School’s KCSE national ranking since 2013
| ACADEMIC YEAR | RANKING- NATIONALLY |
| KCSE 2013 | Position 4 |
| KCSE 2014 | Position 2 |
| KCSE2015 | Position 4 |
| KCSE 2016 | Position 5 |
| KCSE 2017 | Position 8 |
| KCSE 2018 | Position 10 |
| KCSE 2019 | Position 2 |
Admission requirements
Upon admission, you are expected to carry the following:
- Admission letter
- Primary school Leaving certificate or a letter of identification from the student’s former school
- A copy of your birth certificate
- Two recent passport size photographs (NOT PHOTOSHOPPED) duly signed and stamped at the back by either your former school head or clergyman.
Other personal requirements include
- Two blankets, two pieces of bed sheets, and a bed cover
- A pair of short for games
- A towel
- A basin/bucket
- 3 pieces of toilet soap and one large packet of washing soap
- A toothbrush and paste
- A pair of sandals/ slippers
- Metallic box and a padlock for security
- Six pieces of innerwear
- A pair of pajamas
- 2 pairs of black leather shoes with laces and shoe polish
On the official reporting date, parents are advised to strictly adhere to the stipulated timelines for admission.
Location and contacts
The national school is located in Kapsabet Town in Nandi County approximately 40 kilometers away from Eldoret.
Contacts
Postal code: Kapsabet, 10-30300
Fees, Pay bill, Account Number, and Branch
Upon admission, students are expected to pay Kshs 26, 000. The payment must be made by money order, banker’s cheque, or via direct banking to Kapsabet Boys High School A/C Number 01021055505000-National Bank or 0490261493300-Equity Bank Kapsabet Branch or 1145768660-Kenya Commercial Bank, KCB.
Paybill: 735001
Other charges include school ID-Kshs 200.
Note:
The above fee is exclusive of school uniform and other personal effects.
The commission shall be levied on crossed money orders or upcountry cheques.
Sponsored students should produce a letter of commitment from their sponsors.
Personal cheques shall not be accepted.
Payment in cash will not be accepted.
Fee structure
The fee structure for the whole year is usually attached to the student’s admission letter.
Uniform
Students can buy school uniforms during the official reporting date in school or from any other uniform centers and outlets that stock them.
These include Two pairs of long trousers, 2 pairs of short trousers, 2 shirts, 2 pairs of socks, a pullover/ blazer, a tie, and games kits.
Diet
The school diet majorly comprises Ugali, maize, beans, sukuma wiki, cabbages, Githeri, Meat, Eggs, Rice, Tea, Bread, and fruits.
Note: No special meals are provided.
Medical care
The school provides basic medical care for all students. Serious cases are referred to as the nearest Level 4 or five hospital or other medical facilities recommended by the school for NHIF services.
Code of conduct
Every student is expected to strictly adhere to the set school rules and regulations. A copy of the school rules shall be provided during admission.
Besides, students are expected to uphold the following values: hard work, discipline, courtesy, diligence, perseverance, determination, and foresight at all times.
Curriculum and subjects offered
The school offers a broad 8-4-4 curriculum to accommodate the wide range of learners’ needs.
The subjects offered include Maths, English, Kiswahili, Biology, Physics, Chemistry, History, Geography, CRE, Agriculture, French, Music, Business Studies, Computer Studies, and Physical Education.
Alumni-Old Boys
The school has got an alumni network of more than 10, 000 old boys.
Some of the school’s notable alumni are:
Nicholas Biwott- former cabinet minister
Kipruto Arap Kirwa- former cabinet minister
Henry Kosgei- former cabinet minister and MP
Daniel Arap Moi, the late- Kenya’s longest-serving President.
William Ruto- Kenya’s deputy President (incumbent)
Julius Yego- 2016 Olympics Javelin Silver Medalist, 2015 Javelin World Champion
Stephen Sang’- 2nd Governor of Nandi County
