Essong’Olo Senior School (formerly called Essong’Olo Secondary School) is a C4 Public Mixed Senior School that is physically located in Vihiga County, Luanda Sub County  in the Western Region of the  Republic of Kenya. This article provides all the details about Essong’Olo 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.

Essong’Olo Senior School School’s Basic Data and National Information.

School’s Old Name	Essong’Olo Secondary School
School’s New Name	Essong’Olo Senior School
Cluster	C4
Gender	Mixed
Accomodation Type	Day
Region	Western
County	Vihiga
Sub County	Luanda
UIC Code	92PM
KNEC Code	38633206
Type of School	Public
Regular or SNE	Regular
Disability Type	None

Essong’Olo 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 Essong’Olo 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.

Essong’Olo Senior School’s Background and History.

Essong’Olo Senior School, historically known as Essong’Olo 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, Essong’Olo Senior School admitted the first grade 10 learners under the CBE Curriculum.

Location of Essong’Olo Senior School.

Essong’Olo Senior School’s exact physical location is in Vihiga County, Luanda 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. Essong’Olo Senior School, just like other Senior schools in the region, favourably compete in co-curricular activities, academics and Infrastructural development. Before joining  Essong’Olo Senior School, confirm the pathways it offers.

Frequently Asked Questions About Essong’Olo Senior School.

1. What is the UIC Code for Essong’Olo Senior School?

The UIC Code for Essong’Olo Senior School is 92PM.

2. Is Essong’Olo Senior School a Boarding or Day School?

Essong’Olo Senior School is a Day Senior School.

3. What CBE Grades are taught at Essong’Olo Senior School?

Essong’Olo Senior School offers CBE Senior Schools Grades at Grade 10, 11 and 12.

4. What is the Knec Code for Essong’Olo Senior School?

The Official Knec Code for Essong’Olo Senior School is 38633206.

5. In Which County is Essong’Olo Senior School Found?

Essong’Olo Senior School is located in Vihiga County.

6. Does Essong’Olo Senior School admit Boys, Girls or Both?

Essong’Olo Senior School is a Mixed Senior School.

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

Essong’Olo Senior School was formerly called Essong’Olo Secondary School.

8. What is Essong’Olo Senior School’s New Cluster?

Essong’Olo Senior School is now classified as a C4 Senior School.

9. Is there SNE Support for Learners at Essong’Olo Senior School?

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

10. Where is Essong’Olo Senior School Located?

Essong’Olo Senior School is found in Luanda Subcounty of Vihiga County; in the Western Region of the Republic of Kenya.

11. Is a Essong’Olo Senior School Private or Public School?

Essong’Olo 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.