Updated 25 October 2026
Kiambu Sub-County has 68 private schools listed at primary level in the Ministry of Education school register. The full list is below, with each school’s level as the register records it, followed by a step-by-step guide to checking that a school is registered before you pay fees.
Kiambu Sub-County is the area around Kiambu town, including Ndumberi, Ting’ang’a, Township and Riabai wards. It is one of 12 sub-counties in Kiambu County. Schools in Kiambaa, Ruiru, Thika, Juja, Kikuyu and Limuru are listed under their own sub-counties and are not included here.
Private primary schools in Kiambu Sub-County
The register lists these schools as privately sponsored primary schools in Kiambu Sub-County, Kiambu County. Names are given as they appear in the register, so some schools may trade under a slightly different name on their gate or website.
| # | School (as registered) | Level | Sponsor |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aunt Mercy | Primary | Private |
| 2 | Bees Circle School | Primary | Private |
| 3 | Blessed Joy Academy | Primary | Private |
| 4 | Brain Sharpener | Primary | Private |
| 5 | Brainston Primary School | Primary | Private |
| 6 | Bridge International Academy Kimbo | Primary | Private |
| 7 | Brilliant Junior Academy | Primary | Private |
| 8 | Chantilly Schools | Primary | Private |
| 9 | Cleverland Day Care | Primary | Private |
| 10 | Dove Community Centre | Primary | Private |
| 11 | Elon School | Primary | Private |
| 12 | Emmanuel Educational Community Project | Primary | Private |
| 13 | Father's House | Primary | Private |
| 14 | Gemstar Amani School | Primary | Private |
| 15 | Generation Star | Primary | Private |
| 16 | Gilgal School | Primary | Private |
| 17 | God's Favour Junior School | Primary | Private |
| 18 | Golf View School | Primary | Private |
| 19 | Green Angels Academy | Primary | Private |
| 20 | Green Reed Academy | Primary | Private |
| 21 | Happy Times | Primary | Private |
| 22 | His Grace Palm Academy | Primary | Private |
| 23 | Imani Primary School | Primary | Private |
| 24 | Innocent Kids | Primary | Private |
| 25 | Johari School | Primary | Private |
| 26 | Karen Primary School | Primary | Private |
| 27 | Karia Ini | Primary | Private |
| 28 | Kijani Grace School | Primary | Private |
| 29 | Kings and Queens | Primary | Private |
| 30 | Kirigiti Prime | Primary | Private |
| 31 | Kiu Kenda Presbyterian | Primary | Private |
| 32 | Laureate Primary School | Primary | Private |
| 33 | Maggys Education Centre | Primary | Private |
| 34 | Maria Immaculata | Primary | Private |
| 35 | Mariet Hero Pre-school | Primary | Private |
| 36 | Marion Farm House | Primary | Private |
| 37 | Mirriap's Royal Preparatory School | Primary | Private |
| 38 | Mumwe Oak School | Primary | Private |
| 39 | Napastaa Model | Primary | Private |
| 40 | PCEA Kamiti Corner | Primary | Private |
| 41 | PCEA Kiambu Presbyterian Academy | Primary | Private |
| 42 | Reby Peter School | Primary | Private |
| 43 | Robstar Junior | Primary | Private |
| 44 | Skyhigh Junior | Primary | Private |
| 45 | St. Antonys | Primary | Private |
| 46 | St. Faustina Supatek Fadhili School | Primary | Private |
| 47 | St. Gregory The Great | Primary | Private |
| 48 | St. Hannah's Preparatory School | Primary | Private |
| 49 | St. James | Primary | Private |
| 50 | St. Josephs The Worker | Primary | Private |
| 51 | St. Marvin's School | Primary | Private |
| 52 | St. Mary's Thindigua | Primary | Private |
| 53 | St. Peter and Paul | Primary | Private |
| 54 | St. Peters Ndumberi | Primary | Private |
| 55 | Starshine Blue School | Primary | Private |
| 56 | Steps To The Future Academy | Primary | Private |
| 57 | Superkid Junior Academy | Primary | Private |
| 58 | The Grace School | Primary | Private |
| 59 | The Wise Kids School | Primary | Private |
| 60 | Tinyhearts Kindergarten | Primary | Private |
| 61 | Tower Valley | Primary | Private |
| 62 | Tristar Glow School | Primary | Private |
| 63 | Tubbies Academy | Primary | Private |
| 64 | Tulivu Junior Academy | Primary | Private |
| 65 | Victorious Nursery | Primary | Private |
| 66 | West End | Primary | Private |
| 67 | Wisdom Eagles | Primary | Private |
| 68 | Wisdom Pot | Primary | Private |
Source: Ministry of Education school list for Kiambu Sub-County, as republished in the public school directory at studyinkenya.co.ke, checked October 25, 2026. The Ministry’s own NEMIS institution search was offline when we checked.
What “Primary” means under CBC
Under the Competency-Based Curriculum, primary school runs from Grade 1 to Grade 6, after two years of pre-primary (PP1 and PP2). Junior school covers Grades 7 to 9. Many private schools in the list also run a kindergarten and some run a junior school, but the register entry above shows only the primary level. If you need a junior school place, ask the school whether its junior school is registered separately, because the Ministry assesses each level on its own.
How to check that a private school is registered
Registration matters. A school that is not registered cannot present candidates for national assessments in its own name, and learners may have trouble moving to another school or getting their records into the national system. Follow these steps before you pay a deposit.
- Ask for the registration certificate. A registered private school holds a certificate of registration issued by the Ministry of Education. Ask to see the original and note the registration number and the levels it covers.
- Search the Ministry’s institution list. The NEMIS institutions list at nemis.education.go.ke lets you filter by level and by private or public, then search the school’s name. The Ministry is moving schools to its newer KEMIS system, so if a name is missing, ask the school for its KEMIS or NEMIS code.
- Ask for the KNEC centre code. Schools that present learners for the Kenya Primary School Education Assessment (KPSEA) at the end of Grade 6 need a KNEC examination centre code. Some small schools register their learners through a nearby centre instead, so ask which centre the Grade 6 learners sit at.
- Visit the Sub-County Director of Education. The Kiambu Sub-County education office keeps records of registered schools in the sub-county. Ask whether the school is registered and whether any inspection issues are outstanding.
- Check the premises. Public health and fire safety approvals from Kiambu County are part of the registration process. A school should be able to show them.
- Pay only into the school’s account. Pay fees into a bank account or paybill in the school’s registered name, never into a personal M-Pesa number, and keep every receipt.
Fees and admissions
Private schools set their own fees, and the Ministry’s fee caps apply only to public schools. Ask for the 2026 fee structure in writing on the school’s letterhead, including lunch, transport, uniform, activity and exam charges. Compare at least three schools in the same area, and ask whether fees are paid termly or annually and what the refund policy is if a child leaves mid-term.
For national and county secondary schools in the county, the gazetted fee caps and the best-performing schools are covered in our best schools in Kiambu County guide.
Frequently asked questions
How many private primary schools are in Kiambu Sub-County?
The Ministry register lists 68 private primary schools in Kiambu Sub-County. New schools register every year, so the current number may be higher.
Is Green Reed Academy a registered school?
Green Reed Academy is listed in the register as a private primary school in Kiambu Sub-County. Ask the school for its current registration certificate and NEMIS or KEMIS code before you enrol.
Are private junior schools listed here?
The register entries we found for Kiambu Sub-County show only the primary level for these schools. Ask each school whether it runs a registered junior school (Grades 7 to 9).
What if a school is not on the list?
It may be newly registered, listed under another name or in a neighbouring sub-county such as Kiambaa. Ask the school for its registration number and confirm it with the Sub-County Director of Education.
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