Education is the way to a brighter future; tomorrow is only sure to those who prepare for it today. The kind of school you choose for your child significantly impacts their performance, meaning you need a school that gives them a solid foundation. Additionally, according to the Kenyan curriculum, it helps to identify a school that offers the Competence-Based Curriculum when seeking to enroll an elementary-level child. While the government strives to avail basic education to all children, the private sector must complement the effort. On that note, here are some private and public schools in Pangani.
1. Pangani Girls High School
It is a girls’ public boarding school located along Juja Road in Starehe Constituency. The school has risen gradually over the years to become among the top-performing schools in the country, hence earning its rank as National School in 2011. It offers quality and non-discriminative education to many girls from across the country regardless of culture, ethnicity, nationality, or religion. Furthermore, Pangani Girls aims at producing morally, socially, spiritually, and academically upright ladies in society. To achieve this, the entire school’s fraternity follows the guidance of the school motto; “Founded on Truth and Excellence.”
Location: Juja Road, Pangani, Nairobi
Contacts: 0733314991
Working hours: weekdays 8 am to 6 pm
Google rating: 4.0 stars, (88 reviews)
2. Pangani Primary School
It is a public primary school in Kariokor, run and managed by Nairobi Local Government. Pangani Primary is a mixed day school with an approximate population of 500 girls and 520 boys. It is also among the oldest schools in Pangani and qualifies to offer the Competence Based Curriculum according to the ministry of education. It has certified teachers from the Teachers Service Commission for all grades and specially-trained ones for Early Childhood Education to train the lower grades according to the CBC requirements. All pupils are welcome to acquire quality elementary education at Pangani Primary.
Location: Pangani, Kariokor Location
Contacts: 020213257
Working hours: weekdays 8 am to 5 pm, Saturday 8 am till noon
Google rating: 3.7 stars, (6 reviews)
3. Maarif Girls High School
Maarif School is an integrated institution with Kindergarten, elementary/Primary, and secondary level sections. It also provides a conducive learning environment to accommodate the education needs in the 21st century. To produce dependable citizens, the school aims to nurture academic, spiritual, and moral growth. Moreover, the institution is privately-managed and flaunts high discipline levels among learners to staff.
Location: Chai Road, Pangani
Contacts: 0796829200
Working hours: 8 am to 5 pm, Monday to Saturday
Google rating: 4.1 stars, (10 reviews)
4. Don Bosco High School
It is a private girls’ secondary school in the Pangani sub-location, Starehe Constituency. It aims to mold young girls to contribute to their community development in the future positively. To achieve this, the teachers therefore instill the values of self-reliance, adaptability, patriotism, self-respect and discipline, cooperation, and a sense of purpose in the learners. Furthermore, it obeys the Kenyan secondary school curriculum by teaching communication, science, Applied Education, and Mathematics. Don Bosco School not only shines academically but also in extra-curricular activities. Here are some co-curricular activities.
- Wildlife club
- Debate
- Drama
- Journalism
- Computer club
- Spiritual Associations; SDA, YCS, and CU
- Environmental Club
- Science Club
Location: Mgweni Road, off Juja Road, Pangani
Contacts: 020-6765055
Working hours: 8 am to 5 pm on weekdays
Google rating: 3.8 stars, (19 reviews)
5. Nadhir Integrated Academy
Nadhir is a private learning institution situated in Pangani at the Zubeer Mosque. It has qualified and experienced teaching staff that offers quality education. It mainly teaches Islamic Religious Education integrated with a secular curriculum. Additionally, the school applies the current curriculum to assist learners in integrating experiences with ideas to create learning situations. Moreover, the school’s key focus on adaptability, creativity, collaboration, and critical reasoning is what helps your child grow.
Location: Fairview Road, Pangani
Contacts: 0723130458
Working hours: 8 am to 4 pm on weekdays
Google rating: 4.5 stars, (2 reviews)
6. Juja Road Estate Primary School
It is a private primary day school in Kariokor run by the Local government of Nairobi. It has an approximate population of 1400 students accommodated in 8 classrooms and offers the Kenyan 8-4-4 curriculum. In addition, this school flaunts not only competent government teachers but also employs supplementary teachers certified by the Teachers Service Commission. Discipline is the guiding principle for Juja Road Estate Primary School.
Location: Kariokor, Pangani
Working hours: 8 am to 4 pm, Monday – Friday
Google rating: 2.5 stars, (2 reviews)
7. Glory Driving School
Glory Driving School is a well-known institution with several branches across Nairobi City. It is a learning center that understands the unique needs of every individual and its purpose to produce the best confident drivers in Kenya. Most drivers from this institution recommend its excellent tutors in practical and theory sessions. The best thing is that it also offers regular and pocket-friendly fees.
Location: Pangani, along Murang’a Road
Contacts: 0723278898
Working hours: 8 am to 6 pm Monday – Friday, 8 am to 2 pm Saturday, 9 am to 1 pm Sunday
Google rating: no reviews
8. Wings Driving School
Wings is the oldest and most established driving school in Pangani, and one of the oldest in the country, dating back to 1991. It has several operational branches in Nairobi and produces some excellent drivers nationwide. Moreover, Wings School complies with NTSA requirements, and its training vehicles are road worth and NTSA-certified. Therefore, you have every reason to enroll with this institution for unparalleled services and good driving instructions.
Location: Urumathi House, Ground floor, Northview Road-Pangani
Contacts: 0722309415
Working hours: 7 am – 7 pm Monday – Friday. 8 am – 1 pm Saturday
Google rating: 3.7 stars, (3 reviews)
9. Guru Nanak Primary School
Guru Nanak is an integrated private day school in the Kariokor location. It offers the Kenyan 8-4-4 curriculum alongside the competence-based curriculum. Add to that, it employs competent, friendly, and well-cross-checked teachers to ensure the safety and comfort of your child during the learning process.
Location: Hombe Road
Contacts: 0206760513
Working hours: 8 am – 5 pm weekdays. 8 am till noon, Saturday
Google rating: no reviews
Conclusion
Investing in your child’s education is equivalent to investing in their future. It is best to identify a good school for kids’ foundation to complain when they cannot catch up with higher education levels. Therefore, consider the above schools in Pangani if you are in the Kariokor location.
