1904 - Our history dates back to the beginning of the 20th century when a formal school was first established offering religious education to the boys and girls of the community.

1933 - The school steadily progressed until in 1933, it received formal recognition from the Ministry of Education as an academic institution offering primary and religious education. By the end of the year, the school had grown with new classrooms and separate sections for boys and girls. Fondly remembered by his surname, Master Laving served as the dedicated teacher and principal for several years.
The premises were also used as a Madrassah in the evenings, known as the Husseini Night School, where as well as religious education, Urdu and Persian were also offered.

1945 – A major fundraising initiative was headed by the Late Haji Abdulla Kanji to set up a fully fledged Primary School and Education Trust. With a large contribution from the late Haji Nazerali Panju, in memory of Late Alibhai Panju, the Alibhai Panju Khoja Shia Ithna Asheri School Benefit Trust was established.

Opening ceremony for the school in 1954

1951 to 1954 – Having acquired a two acre plot, the foundation stone for the school was finally laid on 17 December 1951 by Sir Ernest Vasey, then Minister of Education.

The official opening of the school took place on the 13th March 1954 and the first education board composed of the following:

Haji Abdulhussein Nurmohamed - Chairman
Haji Ali Mohammedjaffer Sheriff Dewji - Vice Chairman
Haji Hussein Bundali Esmail Kalian - Hon. Secretary
Haji Mohammedali Meghji - Hon. Treasurer
Haji Rashid Moledina - Member
Haji Abdulrasul Merali Dewji - Member
Haji Gulamhussein Nasser Lakha - Member
Haji Mohammedhussein Sachedina Kalian - Member
Haji Hussein Amersi Sunderji Jethabhai - Member
Haji Gulamali Kassamali Merali Dewji - Member
Haji Mohammedali P. Hahmani - Member
Mulla Mohammed Mulla Jaffer - Member

1954 to 1983 – During this period the school slowly expanded to include primary education up to class IIV, a Nursery School (established in 1974) and a Secondary School for Girls (1977).

1984 - The Education Board presented a proposal for the establishment of Jaffery Academy on a newly acquired plot between the Agakhan School and the Alibhai Panju Jaffery Primary and Girls Secondary School.

1985 – Jaffery Nursery was completed and officially opened on 14th September 1985.

1988 – Jaffery Primary was completed and officially opened on 12th March 1988.

1991 to 1992 – Jaffery Secondary started functioning in 1991 and an additional ten classes and a swimming pool were built. The official opening of this extension took place on 19th January 1992.

2001 - The Jaffery Institute of Professional Studies, accredited to the Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology Diploma courses, was established on 16th March 2001.

Jaffery Academy continues to grow and provide students with high quality education in a dynamic learning environment with excellent facilities. We are proud to be able to live up to our well-earned reputation of being one of the leading academic institutions in Mombasa.