Academic excellence
Qualified staff, purposeful teaching and a culture of effort help girls build strong foundations for further study.
Institutional Heritage & Identity
A School Built for Excellence and Character.
C3 Public Girls' Boarding Senior School · Grades 10–12
Who we are
A school where girls learn, lead and thrive
St. Francis Girls Senior Suwerwa is a public girls' boarding Senior School in Suwerwa, Cherangany, Trans-Nzoia County. The school is known for academic ambition, co-curricular participation and a supportive learning environment. Our work is centred on the holistic development of girls: building knowledge, confidence, discipline, creativity and a sense of responsibility.
Qualified teachers, purposeful learning spaces and close pastoral support help learners engage deeply with their studies and prepare for higher education and life beyond school. Mathematics, sciences, humanities and languages are taught as part of a broad education that values curiosity, effort and steady growth.
Our Vision
To be a centre of academic excellence and character formation that equips young women to make a positive difference in society.
Our Mission
To provide quality, learner-centred education in a secure and nurturing boarding environment while developing intellectual curiosity, ethical leadership and individual talent.
Core Values
• Integrity & Honesty
• Academic Diligence
• Discipline & Respect
• Faith & Spiritual Growth
• Servant Leadership
• Sisterhood & Inclusivity
Senior School classification and mandate
St. Francis Girls Senior Suwerwa is a Category C3 public girls' boarding school offering Grades 10, 11, and 12 under Kenya's Competency-Based Education framework. Learners choose from STEM, Social Sciences, and Arts & Sports Science pathways.
The programme combines academic learning with practical competencies, leadership, sports, creative expression, spiritual development and pastoral care so that girls are prepared for further education, work and service.
School Quick Facts
- Category C3 Public Girls' Boarding
- Level Senior School (Grades 10–12)
- County Trans-Nzoia County
- Sub-County Trans-Nzoia East Sub-County
- Sponsorship Public girls' boarding school
- Motto Excellence • Character • Leadership
What sets us apart
Growth that reaches beyond the classroom
Every learner should have the opportunity to discover a strength, practise it and use it well.
Christian foundation
Faith, integrity, respect and responsibility shape the way learners grow and participate in school life.
Holistic growth
Sports, clubs, leadership, arts, mentoring and counselling complement formal classroom learning.
Academic foundation
A broad curriculum for the Senior School journey
The first years build a rich foundation through compulsory learning and informed pathway choices. As learners progress, they develop the knowledge and competencies needed for national assessment, higher education and purposeful careers.
Subject combinations and current examination requirements should always be confirmed with the school administration and the latest KNEC guidance.
Compulsory subjects
MathematicsEnglishKiswahiliBiologyChemistryPhysicsGeographyHistoryChristian Religious Education
Optional subjects
AgricultureBusiness StudiesFrenchComputer StudiesGermanMusic
From Form Three, KCSE subject presentation follows current KNEC requirements. Families should confirm the approved combination with the school.
Life at SFGS
A supportive community for every learner
Active clubs and societies, peer mentoring, counselling and structured boarding life give learners room to belong, contribute and grow. Respect, discipline and responsibility are practised through everyday relationships and shared routines.
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Sports & talent
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Guidance & care
Our community
A school story that continues beyond graduation
The SFGS community includes learners, families, staff and alumni. Former students remain part of the school story through mentorship, professional achievement and service, creating connections that can encourage the next generation.
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Explore our history, leadership, student life and academic pathways to understand the full SFGS experience.