Chavakali High School
National boys' boarding school
Sabatia, Vihiga County
Motto: Strive for Excellence
Particulars
| Established | 1959 |
| Category | National |
| KCSE mean, latest | B (8.25) |
| Fees per term | — |
| Population | — |
| Affiliation | Quaker (Friends Africa Mission heritage) |
About the school
Chavakali High School is a national boys' boarding secondary school located along the Kisumu-Kakamega Highway in Sabatia sub-county, Vihiga County. Founded in 1959 as a Harambee school by the Maragoli community in partnership with the American Friends (Quaker) Africa Mission, Chavakali began with just 36 male students in a single brick block. The first principal was Mr. Matayo Simidi, succeeded by Mr. Andrew Mukulu.
Chavakali was the first school in Kenya to introduce Agriculture as a formal subject, and later pioneered Industrial Arts in Wood Technology. The school was elevated from provincial to national status in 2011 and now admits over 400 students annually.
In the 2024 KCSE, 548 candidates posted a mean score of 8.2486 with more than 88% achieving the minimum university entry grade under full government sponsorship. The school motto is "Strive for Excellence."
KCSE performance
| Year | Grade | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | B | 8.25 |
| 2023 | B- | 7.91 |