Parklands Primary

Parklands Primary School, situated on Kolobot Road in Nairobi, is an integrated public institution that offers both day and boarding options for a diverse student body. Originally founded in 1928 as the Dr. Ribeiro Goan School, it transitioned to government management in 1965 and currently operates under the District Education Board (DEB). The school is recognized for its commitment to inclusive education, featuring a Special Unit dedicated to supporting students with moderate to severe learning difficulties, including advocacy for specialized curricula for conditions such as cerebral palsy. Academically, the school follows the Kenyan curriculum, aiming to equip learners with skills for national and global excellence under its motto, “Arise and Shine”. Its infrastructure includes 14 to 16 classrooms with a pupil-to-classroom ratio of approximately 31:1, supporting a mixed population of over 400 students from various socio-economic backgrounds across Nairobi.