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

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

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

School’s Old Name	Gacatha Secondary School
School’s New Name	Gacatha Senior School
Cluster	C4
Gender	Mixed
Accomodation Type	Day
Region	Central
County	Kirinyaga
Sub County	Kirinyaga East
UIC Code	H47J
KNEC Code	9222302
Type of School	Public
Regular or SNE	Regular
Disability Type	None

Gacatha 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 Gacatha 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.

Gacatha Senior School’s Background and History.

Gacatha Senior School, historically known as Gacatha Secondary School, has played a very key role in the Kenyan Education Sector and more particularly in Kirinyaga 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, Gacatha Senior School admitted the first grade 10 learners under the CBE Curriculum.

Location of Gacatha Senior School.

Gacatha Senior School’s exact physical location is in Kirinyaga County, Kirinyaga East in the Central Region of the  Republic of Kenya.

What to know about Central Region’s Senior Schools.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Gacatha Senior School.

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

The UIC Code for Gacatha Senior School is H47J.

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

Gacatha Senior School is a Day Senior School.

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

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

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

The Official Knec Code for Gacatha Senior School is 9222302.

5. In Which County is Gacatha Senior School Found?

Gacatha Senior School is located in Kirinyaga County.

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

Gacatha Senior School is a Mixed Senior School.

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

Gacatha Senior School was formerly called Gacatha Secondary School.

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

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

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

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

10. Where is Gacatha Senior School Located?

Gacatha Senior School is found in Kirinyaga East Subcounty of Kirinyaga County; in the Central Region of the Republic of Kenya.

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

Gacatha 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.