Empowering Tomorrow's Women, Today
Welcome to St. Joseph Girls Secondary School ~Maungu
Founded 2011, nurturing excellence, creativity, competence, and leadership.
Welcome to St. Joseph Girls Secondary School – Maungu
At St. Joseph Girls Secondary School - Maungu, we are committed to nurturing excellence, creativity, and competence in every learner. With well-equipped facilities, passionate educators, and a supportive learning environment, our school is fully prepared to guide students into the future under the CBE Senior School model. Rooted in strong Catholic values and guided by a holistic approach to education, we ensure that students are not only intellectually competent but also morally grounded and socially responsible.
Our Core Foundations
Providing transformative education built on strong holistic pillars, modern structural frameworks, and international pipelines.
Catholic Values
Offering a rich foundation of holistic moral formation owned and managed by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Mombasa.
CBE Senior Framework
Fully equipped and structured to run the three transformative career tracks setting an entry into advanced education.
Global Partnerships
Active international language training and exchange pipelines built in sync with the Hermann Marx Foundation.
St. Joseph's Girls' Secondary School Maungu
St. Joseph's Girls' Secondary School Maungu is a Catholic non-profit making girls' school owned and managed by the Sisters of St. Joseph of the Archdiocese of Mombasa. The Sisters of St. Joseph, a local women's religious institute founded in 1929 and officially recognized in 1938, have a rich tradition of service in education, healthcare, catechesis, and social outreach.
The congregation founded the school with the aim of offering quality education and holistic moral formation to girls from the region and beyond, empowering them with skills, values, and knowledge necessary to build a better society.
The school began in January 2011 in Bura Mission, near the famous Bura Girls National School, and in May 2011 it was relocated to Maungu after the construction of classrooms, a sisters' convent, and a students' dormitory by a Spanish organization named Manos Unidas.
Today, the school has steadily grown and boasts modern facilities, continuing to pursue excellence in education and holistic development under dedicated leadership.
Vision
To Form An All-Round Woman For A Better Nation.
Mission
To Provide a Holistic Education to the Girl Child.
Core Values & Pillars
- Discipline
- Integrity
- Hard Work
- Compassion
- Strong Christian Values
Leadership Changes at the School Since Its Inception
Since its establishment, the school has experienced several transitions in leadership, with each principal bringing unique strengths and contributions to the institution’s growth. Every leadership phase has played a vital role in shaping the school’s identity, with each principal contributing to its vision and mission in their own distinct way.
Current Leadership
Sr. Josephine
Tenure: January 2026 – Present
Vision & Alignment: Sr. Josephine takes the mantle of leadership at a historic milestone as the school proudly welcomes its very first batch of Senior School Grade 10 learners under the Competency-Based Education (CBE) framework. Under her guidance, the school is uniquely positioned to spearhead academic innovation, specialized career pathways, and continued excellence for the girl child.
Our Leadership Timeline
Sr. Theresia Apondi (First Term)
Jan 2011 – Apr 2011Contribution: Though her first term was brief, it successfully marked the foundation of the school's structured administration.
Sr. Agnes Njeri
May 2011 – Aug 2013Contribution: Under her leadership, the school steadily continued to establish itself both academically and administratively.
Sr. Theresia Apondi (Second Term)
Aug 2013 – Dec 2013Contribution: Her reappointment helped maintain vital continuity and stability during a critical transitional phase for the institution.
Sr. Marrietta Mwikali
6th Jan 2014 – 28th Aug 2015Contribution: Her administration was highlighted by a significant period of accelerated growth and development in both academic standards and school infrastructure.
Sr. Annet Wanza
1st Sep 2015 – 12th Oct 2020Contribution: Serving one of the longest tenures in the school's history, she contributed significantly to the deep academic and spiritual formation of the students.
Sr. Clementina Mghoi
Oct 2021 – Dec 2025Contribution: Stepping in after a short transition, she guided the school in its continuous pursuit of excellence in education and holistic development.
Our Teachers
The school features highly qualified, passionate, and self-driven educators who are fully CBE-trained to manage senior school pathways.
Our faculty members are deeply committed to nurturing talent and academic excellence, ensuring every student reaches her full potential.
Beyond academics, our team is firmly dedicated to the spiritual and moral formation of young women, preparing them to lead and inspire a better society.
CBE Senior School Pathways
St. Joseph Girls' Secondary School - Maungu is proud to fully implement the Senior School phase of Kenya's Competency-Based Education (CBE) curriculum. In line with the Ministry of Education's vision, we offer all three core streams (Grades 10–12) to empower students to specialize early and pursue their professional career goals.
* Curriculum Framework Note: Core subjects (English, Kiswahili or Kenyan Sign Language, Mathematics, Life Skills, and Physical Education) remain compulsory across all pathways. Learners specialize by selecting 3 to 5 elective subjects within their dynamic stream.
The STEM Pathway
Designed for future scientists, technologists, innovators, and engineers looking to excel in advanced technical tracks.
- Pure Sciences Biology, Chemistry, Physics
- Applied Sciences Agriculture, Computer Science, Home Science
- Technical Options ICT, Electronics, Aviation
Social Sciences
Tailored for learners passionate about human systems, governance, global communication, humanities, and business administration.
- Humanities & Business History, Geography, Christian Religious Education (CRE), Business Studies
- Languages & Global Communication English, Kiswahili, German
Arts & Sports Science
Nurturing raw creative talent, athletic performance, architectural design capabilities, and modern multimedia skills.
- Performing & Visual Arts Music, Dance, Drama, Fashion Design, Graphic Design
- Sports Science Sports Coaching, Nutrition
- Digital Media Media Studies, Animation, Game Design
International Collaboration & Foreign Languages
German Language Program: Offered through partnership with Hermann Marx Foundation in Germany 🇩🇪
Global Exposure: Students gain international exchange opportunities and cultural immersion.
Alumni Success: Many alumni proceed to study and work in Germany and other international institutions.
