Est. 1981

Four decades of shaping
Kenya's future leaders

From a single nursery school in Kindaruma Road in 1981 to a network of five campuses serving over 3,000 learners across Nairobi — this is our story.

43+
Years of Excellence
5
Nairobi Campuses
3,200+
Students
99.6%
KCPE Pass Rate

Our History

From one nursery to five campuses

St. Hannah's School began in 1981 as a small nursery school on Kindaruma Road, Nairobi. What started as a humble early learning centre with a handful of children quickly earned a reputation for discipline, care and strong Christian values — and parents took notice.

Through the 1990s and 2000s the school expanded steadily, adding primary and junior school levels and opening new campuses to meet growing demand from Nairobi families. The school's commitment to academic excellence was validated in 2004 when a St. Hannah's candidate became the best in Kenya at KCPE with 472 marks out of 500 — later gaining admission to Stanford University.

Today, St. Hannah's occupies five campuses across Nairobi and Kiambu: Karen, Runda, Ngong Road, Kilimani, and the separate Boys and Girls High Schools in Karen. The school caters for children aged 18 months to 18 years, offering both the CBC and 8-4-4 national curricula.

1981
Founded
St. Hannah's opens as a nursery school on Kindaruma Road, Nairobi
1990s
Growth
Expansion to include primary levels. Karen Campus established.
2000s
Excellence
Runda and Ngong Road campuses open. National exam rankings rise.
2004
Best in Kenya
St. Hannah's produces the best KCPE candidate in the country — 472/500
2010s
Senior Schools
Separate Boys and Girls High Schools established in Karen
2021
40 Years
School celebrates 40 years of academic heritage and excellence
2024
National Champions
1st nationally at Kenya Music Festival. 35 NCSA swimming medals.
Today
5 Campuses
Over 3,000 learners. Both CBC and 8-4-4. Together We Excel.

Our Foundation

What guides everything we do

Mission

To raise students with sound character in order to gain skills and knowledge and achieve academic excellence for self-fulfilment and national development.

Vision

Transforming students into achievers, leaders and agents of change.

Motto

"Together We Excel"

School Ethos

Rooted in Christian values

St. Hannah's is a Christian school. Faith is not an add-on — it is the foundation of every interaction, every lesson and every relationship on campus. Our ethos shapes not just what we teach, but how we teach and how we treat one another.

We uphold a praying culture, a caring attitude by staff towards learners, ongoing coaching of teachers, and partnership with parents in shaping and moulding each child. Every year, the school observes Environmental Day — reminding learners of their responsibility to the world around them.

Christian Values Underpinning a moral sense of right and wrong
Respect For one another — staff, students and families
Teamwork Collaboration and shared responsibility
Cultural Diversity Embracing Kenya's rich cultural fabric
Positive Relationships A caring, nurturing environment for all
A Praying Culture Daily devotions and prayer at every campus

Our Value Proposition

Academic Excellence Consistently strong KCPE and KCSE results. National top performers.
Spiritual Development Faith woven into every part of school life, not just assemblies.
Character Formation Discipline, integrity and moral clarity developed through practice.
Talent Actualisation Swimming, music, drama, chess, ballet and more — taken seriously.

"High quality education at affordable rates — that is our promise to every family."

St. Hannah's Schools

Why St. Hannah's

Why parents choose us

Seven reasons families across Nairobi trust St. Hannah's with their children's education.

1

Christian Values

Discipline grounded in a moral sense of right and wrong — not just rules, but character.

2

Academic Track Record

Best KCPE candidate in Kenya in 2004. Consistent top results at KCPE and KCSE every year.

3

Beautiful Campuses

Serene, well-maintained campuses with playing fields, jungle gyms and swimming pools.

4

Transport System

A fleet of 53 buses covering most of Nairobi, Kiambu and environs at affordable rates.

5

Boarding Facilities

Clean, well-lit and spacious dormitories with structured supervision from Grade 4.

6

Co-Curricular Excellence

National champions in swimming, music and more. Talent is developed seriously here.

7

Affordable Quality

High quality private education at rates that are accessible to a wide range of families.

Our Team

The people behind the school

Experienced educators and administrators committed to the St. Hannah's vision.

Principal

Karen Campus

Providing visionary leadership to our flagship campus and senior school programmes.

Head of Academics

All Campuses

Overseeing curriculum delivery, exam preparation and teacher development across all campuses.

Head of Co-Curricular

All Campuses

Leading the sports, music, drama and activities programmes that define St. Hannah's school life.

Head of Admissions

All Campuses

Guiding families through the admissions journey and ensuring every child finds the right fit.

Chaplain

All Campuses

Nurturing the spiritual life of the school community — devotions, counselling and Christian formation.

Transport Coordinator

All Campuses

Managing our 53-bus fleet to ensure safe, reliable and affordable transport for all our learners.

For specific staff contacts please contact your campus directly.

Our Facilities

Built for learning and growing

Swimming Pools Full-size competitive pools at select campuses
Playing Fields Spacious grounds for football, athletics and more
Science Labs Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Home Science
Computer Labs Modern ICT labs at all campuses
Music Rooms Dedicated music and rehearsal spaces
Multi-Purpose Halls For assemblies, events and performances
Libraries Well-stocked reading and research libraries
Boarding Dorms Clean, well-lit dormitories with supervision
Transport Fleet 53 buses covering Nairobi and environs
Playing Grounds Jungle gyms and outdoor areas for all ages
Dining Nutritious meals and canteen facilities
Medical On-campus health and pastoral care

Join Our Community

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Admissions are open throughout the year at all campuses.

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