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

Friends School Gavalagi School’s Basic Data and National Information.

School’s Old Name	Friends School Gavalagi
School’s New Name	Friends School Gavalagi
Cluster	C4
Gender	Mixed
Accomodation Type	Day
Region	Western
County	Vihiga
Sub County	Vihiga
UIC Code	UNWF
KNEC Code	38604118
Type of School	Public
Regular or SNE	Regular
Disability Type	None

Friends School Gavalagi 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 Friends School Gavalagi 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.

Friends School Gavalagi’s Background and History.

Friends School Gavalagi, historically known as Friends School Gavalagi, 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, Friends School Gavalagi admitted the first grade 10 learners under the CBE Curriculum.

Location of Friends School Gavalagi.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Friends School Gavalagi.

1. What is the UIC Code for Friends School Gavalagi?

The UIC Code for Friends School Gavalagi is UNWF.

2. Is Friends School Gavalagi a Boarding or Day School?

Friends School Gavalagi is a Day Senior School.

3. What CBE Grades are taught at Friends School Gavalagi?

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

4. What is the Knec Code for Friends School Gavalagi?

The Official Knec Code for Friends School Gavalagi is 38604118.

5. In Which County is Friends School Gavalagi Found?

Friends School Gavalagi is located in Vihiga County.

6. Does Friends School Gavalagi admit Boys, Girls or Both?

Friends School Gavalagi is a Mixed Senior School.

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

Friends School Gavalagi was formerly called Friends School Gavalagi.

8. What is Friends School Gavalagi’s New Cluster?

Friends School Gavalagi is now classified as a C4 Senior School.

9. Is there SNE Support for Learners at Friends School Gavalagi?

Friends School Gavalagi offers support for Regular learners. The school’s Disability Type is None.

10. Where is Friends School Gavalagi Located?

Friends School Gavalagi is found in Vihiga Subcounty of Vihiga County; in the Western Region of the Republic of Kenya.

11. Is a Friends School Gavalagi Private or Public School?

Friends School Gavalagi 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.