North Highridge Primary

North Highridge Primary School is a public, mixed-gender day institution located on United Nations Crescent in the Westlands Constituency of Nairobi. Managed by the central government, the school serves approximately 312 students and is notable for hosting an Early Childhood Development Education (ECDE) center, a primary section, and a junior school on its grounds. Historically, the institution has focused on foundational academic excellence, though it currently faces significant operational challenges due to a high-profile land dispute. In 2024 and 2025, the school’s Board of Management moved to court to challenge the alleged illegal excision of nearly half its land (reducing it from 2.219 to 1.06 hectares) for the construction of high-rise apartments. This development has reportedly led to the demolition of the principal’s residence and the removal of essential playing fields, creating an overcrowded environment that strains sanitation and limits extracurricular activities. Despite these pressures, the school remains a vital public educational resource for the Highridge and Parklands communities.