St. Mary's School, Yala
| St. Mary’s School Yala | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
Kenya | |
| Coordinates | 0°05′48″N 34°31′54″E / 0.096609°N 34.531592°E |
| Information | |
| Type | Public |
| Motto | Shine in everything everywhere |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Roman Catholicism |
| Established | 1927 |
| Founder | Mill Hill missionaries |
| Principal | Victor Makanda |
| Staff | 40 |
| Grades | K-12 |
| Gender | Boys |
| Enrolment | c. 2000 |
| Education system | 8-4-4 Curriculum |
| Colour(s) | Black and white |
| Website | stmarysyala |
St. Mary’s School Yala is a Roman Catholic primary and secondary school for boys located on the Kisumu-Busia highway in Yala Township in the Nyanza Province of Western Kenya.
Founded in 1927 by the Mill Hill missionaries notably Msgr. Brandsma who wanted to start a teachers' college for catholic schools, the school opened its doors in 1927 making it one of the oldest schools in Kenya.
The school eventually evolved to become a full primary school and junior secondary school that expanded to become the current St. Mary’s Yala. Approximately 2000 students attend the school each year and has a teaching staff of over 40. The school follows the Kenyan 8-4-4 education system.