Springvale High School - Machakos, Kenya

The Springvale Boys High School (SBHS) is a Premier 8-4-4 boys’ only secondary boarding school which has the capacity to host around 320 students when at its peak. It has excellent facilities, qualified and dedicated teachers, and is strong in extra-curricular activities such as rugby, football, indoor games and it has a great school band. It is serious in character building of the boys; the students receive personalized care in a holistic Christian environment which has zero tolerance to drugs, alcohol and bullying. The fees are affordable but it also offers competitive scholarships to very needy bright students especially those who join the school in Form 1.

It was founded in the early 2008 to respond to a growing need for quality high school education in Kenya especially for  

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boys. The founders had a vision of impacting the society through proper training of young men who would take up various leadership roles in the society. This vision continues to motivate the new Board to invest in an education that is transformative, Christian oriented and practical.

The school is set on 5 acres of attractive grounds situated in Machakos County. The County stands out because while it is away from the hassles of the Nairobi City, it is less than 70 kilometres away from Kenya’s Capital. The school’s surrounding and environment has been designed in such a way that the entire SBHS’ atmosphere reflects the philosophy and values of the school. It has an impressive on-site boarding hostel which provides quality care and accommodation for students, supervised by teachers who live on campus too.

The leadership has invested in relevant and up-to-date technology that will continue to support and enhance teaching and learning.

The Kenya National Curriculum is delivered through a broad range of subjects and the Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) is the dominant qualification for enrollment to the school.