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

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

Gathera Senior School’s Basic Data and National Information.

School’s Old Name	Gathera Sec
School’s New Name	Gathera Senior
Cluster	C4
Gender	Mixed
Accomodation Type	Day
Region	Central
County	Nyeri
Sub County	Nyeri South
UIC Code	W4HJ
KNEC Code	08237015
Type of School	Public
Regular or SNE	Regular
Disability Type	None

Gathera 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 Gathera 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.

Gathera Senior’s Background and History.

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

Location of Gathera Senior.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Gathera Senior.

1. What is the UIC Code for Gathera Senior?

The UIC Code for Gathera Senior is W4HJ.

2. Is Gathera Senior a Boarding or Day School?

Gathera Senior is a Day Senior School.

3. What CBE Grades are taught at Gathera Senior?

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

4. What is the Knec Code for Gathera Senior?

The Official Knec Code for Gathera Senior is 08237015.

5. In Which County is Gathera Senior Found?

Gathera Senior is located in Nyeri County.

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

Gathera Senior is a Mixed Senior School.

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

Gathera Senior was formerly called Gathera Sec.

8. What is Gathera Senior’s New Cluster?

Gathera Senior is now classified as a C4 Senior School.

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

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

10. Where is Gathera Senior Located?

Gathera Senior is found in Nyeri South Subcounty of Nyeri County; in the Central Region of the Republic of Kenya.

11. Is a Gathera Senior Private or Public School?

Gathera 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.