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

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

Githima Senior School School’s Basic Data and National Information.

School’s Old Name	Githima Secondary School
School’s New Name	Githima Senior School
Cluster	C3
Gender	Boys
Accomodation Type	Boarding
Region	Central
County	Kiambu
Sub County	Githunguri
UIC Code	QDSR
KNEC Code	11232308
Type of School	Public
Regular or SNE	Regular
Disability Type	None

Githima 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 Githima 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.

Githima Senior School’s Background and History.

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

Location of Githima Senior School.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Githima Senior School.

1. What is the UIC Code for Githima Senior School?

The UIC Code for Githima Senior School is QDSR.

2. Is Githima Senior School a Boarding or Day School?

Githima Senior School is a Boarding Senior School.

3. What CBE Grades are taught at Githima Senior School?

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

4. What is the Knec Code for Githima Senior School?

The Official Knec Code for Githima Senior School is 11232308.

5. In Which County is Githima Senior School Found?

Githima Senior School is located in Kiambu County.

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

Githima Senior School is a Boys Senior School.

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

Githima Senior School was formerly called Githima Secondary School.

8. What is Githima Senior School’s New Cluster?

Githima Senior School is now classified as a C3 Senior School.

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

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

10. Where is Githima Senior School Located?

Githima Senior School is found in Githunguri Subcounty of Kiambu County; in the Central Region of the Republic of Kenya.

11. Is a Githima Senior School Private or Public School?

Githima 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.