OLM Shauri Moyo, formally known as Our Lady of Mercy Girls Secondary/Senior School, is a public Catholic‑sponsored girls’ institution located in Shauri Moyo, Kamukunji Sub‑county, Nairobi.
It has steadily evolved to meet modern educational demands while maintaining its long‑standing identity as one of Eastlands’ prominent secondary schools.
OLM Shauri Moyo History and Background
The school was originally known as Olm Shauri Moyo Secondary School, serving as a girls’ boarding secondary institution within Nairobi’s Eastlands.
It later adopted the name OLM Shauri Moyo Senior School as part of the national shift to the Senior School structure, accommodating Grades 10-12.
It is a C2 Extra‑County Senior School that admits girls from across Nairobi and the surrounding regions.
Throughout these changes, the school retained its Catholic identity and continued to base its operations on discipline, structured learning, and moral instruction.
Its longstanding presence in Shauri Moyo positions it among the region’s established educational centres.
OLM Shauri Moyo’s institutional values and beliefs are clearly defined:
- Motto: God Is Our Strength
- Mission: Provide quality, holistic education that enables girls to discover and apply their potential.
- Vision: Become a leading girls’ institution offering structured, comprehensive learning opportunities.
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Academic Structure and Subject Pathways
The school operates fully as a Senior School under the Competency‑Based Education structure, offering Grades 10, 11, and 12.
Learners pursue one of three approved national pathways:
- STEM: Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics.
- Social Sciences: Humanities and Business Studies.
- Arts and Sports: Performing/Visual Arts and Physical Education.
These pathways are part of the standardized CBE framework for all Senior Schools within its classification.
Besides pathway specialization, the school incorporates practical skills and personal development elements embedded within the national curriculum.
These include communication, decision‑making, organization skills, and responsibility.
OLM Shauri Moyo is a girls‑only boarding institution, offering a structured residential environment designed to support learning continuity and discipline.
Its Catholic sponsorship influences community life, behaviour standards, and student support systems.
The school emphasizes orderly routines, adherence to rules, and constructive engagement
Placement into Grade 10 is conducted through the Ministry of Education’s national selection system based on student choices and available capacity.
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The school remains a popular option for families in Eastlands seeking structured and value‑aligned public education.
Contacts and Administrative Information
Official contact details for OLM Shauri Moyo are as follows:
- Mobile: 0724361566
- Email: [email protected]
- Postal Address: P.O. Box 45085, 00100 Nairobi
Administrative identifiers for ministry and examination reference include:
- KNEC Code: 20402006
- Unique Institutional Code (UIC): SRWK
- Serial Number: 6524
These identifiers are used for registration, examination coordination and administrative documentation.
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