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

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

School’s Old Name	Githunguri Secondary School
School’s New Name	Githunguri Senior School
Cluster	C4
Gender	Mixed
Accomodation Type	Day
Region	Central
County	Nyandarua
Sub County	Nyandarua Centr
UIC Code	757Z
KNEC Code	07213123
Type of School	Public
Regular or SNE	Regular
Disability Type	None

Githunguri 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 Githunguri 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.

Githunguri Senior School’s Background and History.

Githunguri Senior School, historically known as Githunguri Secondary School, 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, Githunguri Senior School admitted the first grade 10 learners under the CBE Curriculum.

Location of Githunguri Senior School.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Githunguri Senior School.

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

The UIC Code for Githunguri Senior School is 757Z.

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

Githunguri Senior School is a Day Senior School.

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

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

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

The Official Knec Code for Githunguri Senior School is 07213123.

5. In Which County is Githunguri Senior School Found?

Githunguri Senior School is located in Nyandarua County.

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

Githunguri Senior School is a Mixed Senior School.

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

Githunguri Senior School was formerly called Githunguri Secondary School.

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

Githunguri Senior School is now classified as a C4 Senior School.

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

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

10. Where is Githunguri Senior School Located?

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

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

Githunguri 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.