Gacharage Girls Senior School (formerly called Gacharage Girls Secondary School) is a C3 Public Girls Senior School that is physically located in Murang’A County, Kandara Sub County  in the Central Region of the  Republic of Kenya. This article provides all the details about Gacharage Girls Senior School, including: the school’s cluster, level, UIC Code, Knec Code, Admissions and location.

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

Gacharage Girls Senior School School’s Basic Data and National Information.

School’s Old Name	Gacharage Girls Secondary School
School’s New Name	Gacharage Girls Senior School
Cluster	C3
Gender	Girls
Accomodation Type	Boarding
Region	Central
County	Murang’A
Sub County	Kandara
UIC Code	PTVN
KNEC Code	10226205
Type of School	Public
Regular or SNE	Regular
Disability Type	None

Gacharage Girls 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 Gacharage Girls 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.

Gacharage Girls Senior School’s Background and History.

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

The school has grown over the years and is now a fully recognized  C3 Public Senior School. In January 2026, Gacharage Girls Senior School admitted the first grade 10 learners under the CBE Curriculum.

Location of Gacharage Girls Senior School.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Gacharage Girls Senior School.

1. What is the UIC Code for Gacharage Girls Senior School?

The UIC Code for Gacharage Girls Senior School is PTVN.

2. Is Gacharage Girls Senior School a Boarding or Day School?

Gacharage Girls Senior School is a Boarding Senior School.

3. What CBE Grades are taught at Gacharage Girls Senior School?

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

4. What is the Knec Code for Gacharage Girls Senior School?

The Official Knec Code for Gacharage Girls Senior School is 10226205.

5. In Which County is Gacharage Girls Senior School Found?

Gacharage Girls Senior School is located in Murang’A County.

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

Gacharage Girls Senior School is a Girls Senior School.

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

Gacharage Girls Senior School was formerly called Gacharage Girls Secondary School.

8. What is Gacharage Girls Senior School’s New Cluster?

Gacharage Girls Senior School is now classified as a C3 Senior School.

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

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

10. Where is Gacharage Girls Senior School Located?

Gacharage Girls Senior School is found in Kandara Subcounty of Murang’A County; in the Central Region of the Republic of Kenya.

11. Is a Gacharage Girls Senior School Private or Public School?

Gacharage Girls 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.