Ituru Boys High School
Ituru Boys High School
Ituru high school is located in Gatundu south sub county, in Kiambu county; in the Central region of Kenya. It’s a boys’ only boarding school.

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ITURU HIGH SCHOOL’S PHYSICAL LOCATION
Ituru high school is located in Gatundu south sub county, in Kiambu county; in the Central region of Kenya. It’s a boys’ only boarding school.
ITURU HIGH SCHOOL’S INFO AT A GLANCE
  • SCHOOL’S NAME: Ituru high school
  • SCHOOL’S TYPE: Boys’ only boarding school
  • SCHOOL’S CATEGORY: County school.
  • SCHOOL’S LEVEL: Secondary
  • SCHOOL’S LOCATION: located in Gatundu south sub county, in Kiambu county; in the Central region of Kenya.
  • SCHOOL’S KNEC CODE: 11212102,
  • SCHOOL’S OWNERSHIP STATUS: Public/ Government owned
  • SCHOOL’S PHONE CONTACT: Call +254 721 747 710
  • SCHOOL’S POSTAL ADDRESS: P.O. Box 12, Gatundu 01030
  • SCHOOL’S EMAIL ADDRESS: [email protected]/ [email protected]
  • SCHOOL’S WEBSITE: www.ituruhighschool.co.ke
ITURU HIGH SCHOOL’S BRIEF HISTORY

Ituru high school was started in the year 1962 by the Holy Ghost Fathers.

Fr Obrien, the founding principal, started by constructing an office which doubled up as his residential room in 1962 from where he oversaw the construction of the Eastern bloc classes starting with the form one. He started with about 15 students. He financed the electricity 3 phase connection from Gatundu to Ituru. In 1966 he oversaw the digging of the school borehole.
He first built the chemistry laboratory and then the current principal and deputy’s house and two other staff houses. He also constructed the wooden staffroom afterwards to double up as the entertainment room. Mr. Joseph Mbugua, the second principal, constructed the Western block of classes in 1976 and the southern block in 1980. He later constructed the biology laboratory in 1984.
The foundation to the Boarding complex was dug in 1987. Mr. J.M Ngure is reported to have helped the school acquire more pieces of land in the neighborhood (5 pieces) He started the foundation of the current boarding. Other principal built on this foundation. The following is the list of head teachers who have served in Ituru high School.
Fr. James M. O’Brien – 1962 – 1975
Mr. Joseph M. Ngure – 1976 – 1994
Mr. Charles Wanjohi – 1995 – 1996
Mr. Chomba D. Kamau – 1996 – 1997
Mr. Wachira P. Rukwaro – 1997 – 2005
Mr. Kamau G.Robert – 2005 – 2009
Mr. Kahura W. Samuel – 2009 – 2013
Mr. Kairu L.M – 2014 – 2018
Mr. Kariuki P.M – May 2018
Ituru High is a four streamed boys boarding school with a population of 870 students. The school has maintained a mean score of above 6.00 since year 2012 with an average of 40 students being admitted to the university by JAB per year The school has undergone rapid infrastructure development during Mr. Kairu’s tenure. the current endeavours revolves around on raising the school mean score, and ensuring an all-round student. Equipping the school with the necessary infrastructure is one other endeavor as well as incorporating ICT in teaching-learning activities.
The school is now ready to start a 5th stream hence a population of about 1000 students. Four classes will however be required and additional science laboratories among other infrastructures. The dining hall may be converted into dormitory cubicles while a new DH is constructed. Additional ablution block to cater for added number of students will also be a requirement
The school has all along benefited from spiritual nourishment/guidance by Catholic Church. The proactive school administration as well as a team of committed teaching staff have ensured a steady growth and stable school culture.
ITURU HIGH SCHOOL’S STUDENTS POPULATION
CLASS EAST NORTH SOUTH WEST TOTAL
Form One 60 62 60 61 243
Form Two 57 59 56 54 226
Form Three 47 48 50 47 192
Form Four 48 49 47 48 192
GRAND TOTAL 853

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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ITURU HIGH SCHOOL’S FORM ONE SELECTION CRITERIA & ADMISSIONS

Being a public school, form one admissions are done by the Ministry of Education. Vacancies are available on competitive basis. Those seeking admissions can though directly contact the school or pay a visit for further guidelines.

ITURU HIGH SCHOOL’S KCSE PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS

The school has maintained a good run in performance at the Kenya National Examinations Council, KNEC, exams. In the 2019 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education, KCSE, exams the school posted good results to rank among the best schools in the County. This is after recording a mean score of 6.953.

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