Kamagut High School is a public mixed-day secondary school located in Turbo Sub-County, Uasin Gishu County.
The institution serves learners from Turbo and its surrounding areas and is classified as a Sub-County school under the Ministry of Education’s institutional framework.
In recent years, Kamagut High School has emerged as one of the fastest-improving mixed day schools in the sub-county, posting notable gains in academic performance and steadily expanding its student population.
The learning institution was established to provide accessible secondary education to learners within Turbo Sub-County and neighbouring communities.
As a mixed-day school, it has traditionally catered to students who commute daily from surrounding villages.
The school was founded before the nationwide education reforms of the late 1980s and initially operated under the former education structure.
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The ‘A’ Level stream was phased out in 1989 following the nationwide shift to Kenya’s 8-4-4 education system. Since then, student admissions have been determined by performance in the Kenya Certificate of Education (KCPE) examinations.
In line with ongoing national education reforms, Kamagut High School has since aligned itself with the Competency-Based Education (CBE) framework. While remaining a day school, it now prepares learners for senior school pathways introduced under the CBE system
From January 2026, admissions into senior secondary education are determined by learner performance in the Kenya Junior Secondary Education Assessment (KJSEA), following the phasing out of KCPE after the introduction of the Kenya Primary School Education Assessment (KPSEA).
Kamagut High School performance
Kamagut High School has recorded a significant turnaround in academic performance in recent years.
In the 2024 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examinations, the school posted a mean score of 6.8317, ranking it among the top five schools in Turbo Sub-County.
The results represented a positive deviation of +2.1476, marking one of the strongest year-on-year improvements recorded by a sub-county institution in the area.
In the 2025 KCSE examinations, the learning institution posted a mean score of 6.8317, a significant positive deviation of +2.147 compared to the previous year.
The results reflected a solid mid-to-upper grade distribution, with one B+, 11 B (plain), 37 B-, 81 C+, 63 C (plain) and four C- grades recorded. No candidate scored an A, A-, or any D or E grade.
Out of the 197 candidates who sat the examination, 130 qualified for direct university entry, underscoring the school’s upward academic trajectory and placing Kamagut High School among the better-performing mixed day schools in Turbo Sub-County.
Kamagut High School has a student population of approximately 740 learners and a teaching staff of about 30 teachers.
School fees
Under Ministry of Education guidelines effective January 2026, fees for public senior secondary schools were standardised based on institutional classification.
As a C2 category public senior school, the school has an official annual tuition fee of Ksh45,054. However, the total cost for boarding students may be higher once additional approved charges are included.
These may include uniforms, personal effects, and development-related contributions, depending on the school’s requirements.
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Parents and guardians are advised to consult the school administration directly for the official, up-to-date fee structure.
Location and contacts
Kamagut High School is located in Turbo Sub-County, Uasin Gishu County, and serves students from Kamagut and surrounding areas.
For admissions inquiries, academic information or official communication, parents and members of the public are encouraged to contact the school through the Turbo Sub-County Education Office or visit the institution directly for updated contact details.
Telephone: 0733 253331
Kamagut High School KNEC code: 26509112
Other contact information is provided by the school administration and updated periodically through official education channels.
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