Esibila Senior School (formerly called Esibila Secondary School) is a C4 Public Mixed Senior School that is physically located in Vihiga County, Emuhaya Sub County  in the Western Region of the  Republic of Kenya. This article provides all the details about Esibila Senior School, including: the school’s cluster, level, UIC Code, Knec Code, Admissions and location.

This Day Senior School forms part of the Vihiga Education Network and has fully transitioned to a Senior School that offers Competency Based Education (CBE) Curriculum to Grade 10, 11 and 12 Learners.

Esibila Senior School School’s Basic Data and National Information.

School’s Old Name	Esibila Secondary School
School’s New Name	Esibila Senior School
Cluster	C4
Gender	Mixed
Accomodation Type	Day
Region	Western
County	Vihiga
Sub County	Emuhaya
UIC Code	QUH7
KNEC Code	38618211
Type of School	Public
Regular or SNE	Regular
Disability Type	None

Esibila Senior School operates as a fully Senior School offering the Competency Based Education (CBE/CBC) Curriculum. Students transition to this school from Junior School after sitting for the Kenya Junior School Education Assessment (KJSEA); which is a national assessment for Grade 9 learners under the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC/ CBE). It assesses students in nine learning areas to evaluate their readiness to transition into Senior School.

Students who join Esibila Senior School at grade 10 specialize in any one of the following three main CBE pathways:

1. STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics): Focuses on innovators and problem-solvers. It branches into Pure Sciences, Applied Sciences, and Technical Studies, leading to careers like medicine, engineering, and IT. 
2. Social Sciences: Designed for communicators and leaders. It includes tracks in Languages, Literature, Humanities, and Business Studies, preparing students for fields like law, journalism, and education. 
3. Arts & Sports Science: For creative minds and athletes. It features tracks in Visual Arts, Performing Arts, Music, and various sports disciplines, fostering careers in the creative and sports industries.

Esibila Senior School’s Background and History.

Esibila Senior School, historically known as Esibila Secondary School, has played a very key role in the Kenyan Education Sector and more particularly in Vihiga county; where it is domiciled.

The school has grown over the years and is now a fully recognized  C4 Public Senior School. In January 2026, Esibila Senior School admitted the first grade 10 learners under the CBE Curriculum.

Location of Esibila Senior School.

Esibila Senior School’s exact physical location is in Vihiga County, Emuhaya in the Western Region of the  Republic of Kenya.

What to know about Western Region’s Senior Schools.

Western is the home of some of the best and highly competitive Senior Schools in Kenya. Esibila Senior School, just like other Senior schools in the region, favourably compete in co-curricular activities, academics and Infrastructural development. Before joining  Esibila Senior School, confirm the pathways it offers.

Frequently Asked Questions About Esibila Senior School.

1. What is the UIC Code for Esibila Senior School?

The UIC Code for Esibila Senior School is QUH7.

2. Is Esibila Senior School a Boarding or Day School?

Esibila Senior School is a Day Senior School.

3. What CBE Grades are taught at Esibila Senior School?

Esibila Senior School offers CBE Senior Schools Grades at Grade 10, 11 and 12.

4. What is the Knec Code for Esibila Senior School?

The Official Knec Code for Esibila Senior School is 38618211.

5. In Which County is Esibila Senior School Found?

Esibila Senior School is located in Vihiga County.

6. Does Esibila Senior School admit Boys, Girls or Both?

Esibila Senior School is a Mixed Senior School.

7. What was Esibila Senior School’s Fomer Name under the 8-4-4 Education System?

Esibila Senior School was formerly called Esibila Secondary School.

8. What is Esibila Senior School’s New Cluster?

Esibila Senior School is now classified as a C4 Senior School.

9. Is there SNE Support for Learners at Esibila Senior School?

Esibila Senior School offers support for Regular learners. The school’s Disability Type is None.

10. Where is Esibila Senior School Located?

Esibila Senior School is found in Emuhaya Subcounty of Vihiga County; in the Western Region of the Republic of Kenya.

11. Is a Esibila Senior School Private or Public School?

Esibila Senior School is a Public School.

12. What CBE Pathways are offered at Senior School?

Senior schools offere 3 pathways; STEM, Social Sciences and Arts and Sports.