St. Alphonsa Kisau Girls Senior School is a public girls' boarding school in Kalimani, Kisau Division, Mbooni East Sub-County, Makueni County. A Catholic-sponsored, extra-county school under the Catholic Diocese of Wote, it has grown into a vibrant community of more than 1,200 students.
The school was started in 1983 by elders from the local community as a way of giving back and providing secondary education to girls from the region. It opened as a day school with just 17 students under its first head teacher, Mr. Kiseve, and was registered a double-stream girls' boarding school the same year. It rose to provincial status in 2009 and to extra-county status in 2018, and continues to grow from strength to strength.
To nurture girls to mature, responsible young ladies through quality teaching and learning, consistent guidance and counselling, to make them fit in a dynamic society.
To be an effective and efficient quality education provider.
Elimu Huleta Ufanisi — Education Brings Success.
Appointed by the Ministry of Education and chaired by Mrs Monica Kilonzo; the Principal serves as Secretary.
Parents and teachers working hand in hand to support school programmes and student welfare.
Sponsored by the Catholic Diocese of Wote, upholding the school's faith traditions and spiritual guidance.
Teaching Staff
TSC Employed
BOM Employed
Support Staff
St. Alphonsa Kisau Girls Senior School provides a well-developed learning environment with facilities designed to support academic excellence, student welfare and holistic development. The institution continues to invest in infrastructure that promotes effective learning, safety and comfort for all students.
20 modern classrooms supporting effective teaching and learning.
9 student dormitories providing comfortable boarding facilities.
3 fully equipped laboratories supporting practical science learning.
A dedicated home-science laboratory for practical learning.
A computer laboratory equipping students with digital skills.
The school sits on 16 hectares of land with a registered title deed.
A well-equipped school library supporting research and independent study.
A 51-seater school bus and a van for academic trips and co-curricular travel.
A spacious dining hall serving the whole school community.
10 units of staff housing within the school compound, plus a library, generator and playing fields.
Elimu Huleta Ufanisi — Education Brings Success
