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

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

Gathanji Senior School’s Basic Data and National Information.

School’s Old Name	Gathanji Sec
School’s New Name	Gathanji Senior
Cluster	C4
Gender	Mixed
Accomodation Type	Day
Region	Central
County	Nyandarua
Sub County	Gathanji
UIC Code	8PNS
KNEC Code	07242101
Type of School	Public
Regular or SNE	Regular
Disability Type	None

Gathanji Senior 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 Gathanji Senior 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.

Gathanji Senior’s Background and History.

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

Location of Gathanji Senior.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Gathanji Senior.

1. What is the UIC Code for Gathanji Senior?

The UIC Code for Gathanji Senior is 8PNS.

2. Is Gathanji Senior a Boarding or Day School?

Gathanji Senior is a Day Senior School.

3. What CBE Grades are taught at Gathanji Senior?

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

4. What is the Knec Code for Gathanji Senior?

The Official Knec Code for Gathanji Senior is 07242101.

5. In Which County is Gathanji Senior Found?

Gathanji Senior is located in Nyandarua County.

6. Does Gathanji Senior admit Boys, Girls or Both?

Gathanji Senior is a Mixed Senior School.

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

Gathanji Senior was formerly called Gathanji Sec.

8. What is Gathanji Senior’s New Cluster?

Gathanji Senior is now classified as a C4 Senior School.

9. Is there SNE Support for Learners at Gathanji Senior?

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

10. Where is Gathanji Senior Located?

Gathanji Senior is found in Gathanji Subcounty of Nyandarua County; in the Central Region of the Republic of Kenya.

11. Is a Gathanji Senior Private or Public School?

Gathanji Senior 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.