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Top Secondary Schools in East Africa

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EABD lists 2,219 secondary schools in East Africa. The top-ranked are Dugsiga Sare ee Cumar Samatar, CIS Secondary Division and Buruuj Technical Secondary School.

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The top 10 secondary schools in East Africa

  1. Dugsiga Sare ee Cumar Samatar Galkayo
  2. CIS Secondary Division Mogadishu
  3. Buruuj Technical Secondary School Afgooye
  4. Tema Secondary School Moshi
  5. st.matthews secondary school Mkuranga
  6. Mwandege Boys High School Kinondoni
  7. Mgutwa Secondary School Simanjiro
  8. Medala HIGH School Nzega
  9. Kilimahewa Modern Secondary School Moshi
  10. Karagwe Secondary School-KARASECO Karagwe

All 2,219 secondary schools in East Africa

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How to choose a secondary school in East Africa

Choose a school or college on accreditation, results and fit.

  1. Confirm the institution is registered or accredited by the education authority.
  2. Ask for recent results and what happens to graduates.
  3. Get the full fees including levies, transport, uniforms and exams.
  4. Visit and ask about class sizes and teacher qualifications.
  5. Read reviews on EABD from parents and students.

About secondary schools in East Africa

East Africa has one of the youngest populations on the planet and a school-going cohort that has roughly tripled in a generation. That demographic reality has built an education sector that runs from village primary schools and secondary academies through TVET colleges and universities to a thriving private tutoring market and a rapidly maturing edtech industry building platforms in Nairobi, Kampala, and Kigali.

The education businesses listed on EABD include schools at every level, training institutions, language and exam-prep tutors, edtech platforms, learning-management vendors, and ancillary services from uniforms to school transport. Parents, students, and corporate L&D teams can compare verified providers by location, programme, and rating, and reach out directly to the school or tutor without going through a marketing agency.

Secondary Schools in East Africa: common questions

How many secondary schools are there in East Africa?

EABD lists 2,219 secondary schools in East Africa as of 18 October 2026. Businesses that EABD has checked carry a verified badge on their profile.

What are the top secondary schools in East Africa?

EABD's top-ranked secondary schools are Dugsiga Sare ee Cumar Samatar, CIS Secondary Division and Buruuj Technical Secondary School. Category Sponsors and promoted businesses come first and are always labelled, then businesses on paid plans, then everyone else. Each group is ordered by EABD Score, which reflects a business's overall presence on EABD, including things like verification, customer reviews and profile completeness.

How do I choose a secondary school in East Africa?

Confirm the institution is registered or accredited by the education authority. Ask for recent results and what happens to graduates. Get the full fees including levies, transport, uniforms and exams.

How do I list my secondary school on EABD?

Create a free EABD account, then add your business or claim its existing profile. It appears on pages like this one once published. Getting verified, completing the profile, replying to customers and collecting genuine reviews all help its EABD Score.