Gathuthi Senior (formerly called Gathuthi Sec) is a C4 Public Mixed Senior School that is physically located in Nyandarua County, Wanjohi Sub County  in the Central Region of the  Republic of Kenya. This article provides all the details about Gathuthi 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.

Gathuthi Senior School’s Basic Data and National Information.

School’s Old Name	Gathuthi Sec
School’s New Name	Gathuthi Senior
Cluster	C4
Gender	Mixed
Accomodation Type	Day
Region	Central
County	Nyandarua
Sub County	Wanjohi
UIC Code	ZB2T
KNEC Code	07247232
Type of School	Public
Regular or SNE	Regular
Disability Type	None

Gathuthi 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 Gathuthi 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.

Gathuthi Senior’s Background and History.

Gathuthi Senior, historically known as Gathuthi 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, Gathuthi Senior admitted the first grade 10 learners under the CBE Curriculum.

Location of Gathuthi Senior.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Gathuthi Senior.

1. What is the UIC Code for Gathuthi Senior?

The UIC Code for Gathuthi Senior is ZB2T.

2. Is Gathuthi Senior a Boarding or Day School?

Gathuthi Senior is a Day Senior School.

3. What CBE Grades are taught at Gathuthi Senior?

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

4. What is the Knec Code for Gathuthi Senior?

The Official Knec Code for Gathuthi Senior is 07247232.

5. In Which County is Gathuthi Senior Found?

Gathuthi Senior is located in Nyandarua County.

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

Gathuthi Senior is a Mixed Senior School.

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

Gathuthi Senior was formerly called Gathuthi Sec.

8. What is Gathuthi Senior’s New Cluster?

Gathuthi Senior is now classified as a C4 Senior School.

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

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

10. Where is Gathuthi Senior Located?

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

11. Is a Gathuthi Senior Private or Public School?

Gathuthi 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.