Our Story

A Legacy of
Excellence
Since 1948

Founded with a singular vision — that every girl deserves the finest education — St. Francis Rangala Girls has grown into one of the most respected institutions on the continent.

Heritage & Mission

Who We Are

St. Francis Rangala Girls was established in 1948 by a consortium of educators who believed firmly that girls' schools produce transformational leaders. For over six decades, our graduates have gone on to lead corporations, governments, hospitals, and cultural institutions around the world.

We are an independent, non-denominational all-girls school offering education from Form 1 through Form 6. Our environment is deliberately designed to be free from gender bias — a space where every young woman is encouraged to raise her hand, take the lead, and embrace her ambitions.

Our guiding motto — Fides et Labor (Faith and Hard Work) — underpins everything we do: the pursuit of knowledge with honesty, and the sharing of wisdom with generosity.

Six Decades of Impact

Our History

1948
Foundation

St. Francis Rangala Girls opened its doors with 36 students and six dedicated teachers on Ridgeway Drive, Khwisero.

1978
First National Honours

Three students achieve top national rankings in the KCSE examination, establishing our academic reputation.

2001
New Science Block

State-of-the-art laboratories and the ICT centre are inaugurated, transforming STEM education at the school.

1990
Boarding Expansion

Full boarding facilities open, allowing students from across East Africa to join the St. Francis Rangala community.

2010
International Partnerships

Exchange programmes launched with partner schools in the UK, Singapore, and South Africa.

2024
60 Years of Excellence

Celebrations mark six decades of shaping Kenya's finest women leaders, scientists, and changemakers.

Our Values

What We Stand For

Intellectual Courage

We teach students to question assumptions, defend positions with evidence, and engage in honest inquiry even when the answers are uncomfortable.

Compassionate Leadership

True leadership is rooted in empathy. We develop leaders who listen before they speak, and serve before they lead.

Excellence Without Elitism

High standards and humility go hand in hand. We celebrate achievement while ensuring every student feels she belongs.

Lifelong Curiosity

Education does not end at graduation. We instil a love of learning that sustains our alumnae through every chapter of their lives.

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We do not prepare girls for the world as it is. We prepare them for the world as it should be — and as they will make it.
Sr. Beatrice  ·  Principal

Sr. Beatrice

Principal & CEO

With twenty-two years in education leadership and a PhD in Educational Policy from the University of Kakamega, Sr. Beatrice joined St. Francis Rangala in 2014. She is a nationally recognised advocate for girls' education and gender equity in Africa, and sits on the Kenya National Examination Council advisory board.