Iriaini Girls (formerly called Iriaini Girls) is a C3 Public Girls 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 Iriaini Girls, including: the school’s cluster, level, UIC Code, Knec Code, Admissions and location.

This Boarding 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.

Iriaini Girls School’s Basic Data and National Information.

School’s Old Name	Iriaini Girls
School’s New Name	Iriaini Girls
Cluster	C3
Gender	Girls
Accomodation Type	Boarding
Region	Central
County	Nyeri
Sub County	Nyeri South
UIC Code	RWA5
KNEC Code	08237016
Type of School	Public
Regular or SNE	Regular
Disability Type	None

Iriaini Girls 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 Iriaini Girls 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.

Iriaini Girls’s Background and History.

Iriaini Girls, historically known as Iriaini Girls, 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  C3 Public Senior School. In January 2026, Iriaini Girls admitted the first grade 10 learners under the CBE Curriculum.

Location of Iriaini Girls.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Iriaini Girls.

1. What is the UIC Code for Iriaini Girls?

The UIC Code for Iriaini Girls is RWA5.

2. Is Iriaini Girls a Boarding or Day School?

Iriaini Girls is a Boarding Senior School.

3. What CBE Grades are taught at Iriaini Girls?

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

4. What is the Knec Code for Iriaini Girls?

The Official Knec Code for Iriaini Girls is 08237016.

5. In Which County is Iriaini Girls Found?

Iriaini Girls is located in Nyeri County.

6. Does Iriaini Girls admit Boys, Girls or Both?

Iriaini Girls is a Girls Senior School.

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

Iriaini Girls was formerly called Iriaini Girls.

8. What is Iriaini Girls’s New Cluster?

Iriaini Girls is now classified as a C3 Senior School.

9. Is there SNE Support for Learners at Iriaini Girls?

Iriaini Girls offers support for Regular learners. The school’s Disability Type is None.

10. Where is Iriaini Girls Located?

Iriaini Girls is found in Nyeri South Subcounty of Nyeri County; in the Central Region of the Republic of Kenya.

11. Is a Iriaini Girls Private or Public School?

Iriaini Girls 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.