Racecourse Primary

Established in 1958, Racecourse Primary School is a prominent public, mixed-gender day school located along Racecourse Road in the Kariokor area of Starehe Constituency, Nairobi. Managed by the local government, the institution is notable for its integrated education program, which serves a diverse student body of approximately 1,400 pupils, including specialized support for hearing-impaired learners. The school’s infrastructure includes 27 classrooms and is wheelchair accessible, with ongoing rehabilitation efforts as recently as 2024 to upgrade learning spaces and staff facilities. Academically, the school follows the Kenyan curriculum and has shown consistent improvement in performance, achieving a mean score of 259.12 in recent national assessments. Beyond the classroom, students participate in various co-curricular activities, ranging from athletics and gymnastics to specialized mentorship programs supported by an active alumni network.