About Us – Thiririka comprehensive school

School Profile

At a glance

School Name

Thiririka Comprehensive School

County

Kiambu

Sub County

Juja

School Level

ECD, Primary, Junior School, Special Needs Unit and Pre-Vocational

School Type

Public Mixed Day School

Leadership

Principal's Message

Welcome to Thiririka Comprehensive School. We are proud of our long heritage of service to the community of Kalimoni Ward and Juja at large. From our foundational ECD classes through Primary, Junior School, and our specialized Pre-Vocational Unit, we remain committed to nurturing every learner's unique potential in a supportive and structured environment. With a dedicated team of teachers, partner-supported welfare programs, and strong community backing, we continue to guide our learners toward academic success and self-reliance.

John Kirung'oh Principal

Our History

A heritage of learning and service

Thiririka Comprehensive School began in the late 1940s as East African Bag and Cordage Primary School, providing education up to Class 4. In 1992, its name changed to Thiririka Primary School. Over the years, the institution expanded its learning programmes and facilities and became Thiririka Comprehensive School.

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Today, the school serves learners through Early Childhood Development, Primary, Junior School, a Special Needs Unit and Pre-Vocational learning.

The Junior School supports learners as they prepare for higher education transitions. The school reports a KJSEA mean score of ME2, with most candidates joining C1 and C2 schools.

The Special Needs Unit and Pre-Vocational level provide dedicated support and practical skills training for learners with special needs.

Thiririka has 43 dedicated teachers. Textbooks are available at a ratio of 1:3 for most learning areas, and the school continues working to expand supplementary and revision resources.

The school works with Food for Education to provide daily meals to learners.

Located in Kalimoni Ward, the school is approximately 1.5 kilometres from Thika Super Highway along Juja Farm Road.

Vision and Mission

What guides us

Vision

To be a leading inclusive institution dedicated to academic achievement, practical skills, and holistic character growth.

Mission

To provide quality education for all.

Core Values

The values we practice

Discipline

Hard Work

Integrity

Administration

School leadership

Principal

John Kirung'oh

Board of Management

Governance and support

Chairperson

Secretary

Treasurer

Member

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