Gatondo Senior (formerly called Gatondo 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 Gatondo 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.

Gatondo Senior School’s Basic Data and National Information.

School’s Old Name	Gatondo Sec
School’s New Name	Gatondo Senior
Cluster	C4
Gender	Mixed
Accomodation Type	Day
Region	Central
County	Nyandarua
Sub County	Wanjohi
UIC Code	XBUL
KNEC Code	07247226
Type of School	Public
Regular or SNE	Regular
Disability Type	None

Gatondo 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 Gatondo 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.

Gatondo Senior’s Background and History.

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

Location of Gatondo Senior.

Gatondo 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. Gatondo Senior, just like other Senior schools in the region, favourably compete in co-curricular activities, academics and Infrastructural development. Before joining  Gatondo Senior, confirm the pathways it offers.

Frequently Asked Questions About Gatondo Senior.

1. What is the UIC Code for Gatondo Senior?

The UIC Code for Gatondo Senior is XBUL.

2. Is Gatondo Senior a Boarding or Day School?

Gatondo Senior is a Day Senior School.

3. What CBE Grades are taught at Gatondo Senior?

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

4. What is the Knec Code for Gatondo Senior?

The Official Knec Code for Gatondo Senior is 07247226.

5. In Which County is Gatondo Senior Found?

Gatondo Senior is located in Nyandarua County.

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

Gatondo Senior is a Mixed Senior School.

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

Gatondo Senior was formerly called Gatondo Sec.

8. What is Gatondo Senior’s New Cluster?

Gatondo Senior is now classified as a C4 Senior School.

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

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

10. Where is Gatondo Senior Located?

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

11. Is a Gatondo Senior Private or Public School?

Gatondo 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.