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

This Boarding 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.

Irigithathi Senior School’s Basic Data and National Information.

School’s Old Name	Irigithathi Sec
School’s New Name	Irigithathi Senior
Cluster	C3
Gender	Mixed
Accomodation Type	Boarding
Region	Central
County	Nyandarua
Sub County	Nyandarua North
UIC Code	LT7Q
KNEC Code	07201107
Type of School	Public
Regular or SNE	Regular
Disability Type	None

Irigithathi 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 Irigithathi 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.

Irigithathi Senior’s Background and History.

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

Location of Irigithathi Senior.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Irigithathi Senior.

1. What is the UIC Code for Irigithathi Senior?

The UIC Code for Irigithathi Senior is LT7Q.

2. Is Irigithathi Senior a Boarding or Day School?

Irigithathi Senior is a Boarding Senior School.

3. What CBE Grades are taught at Irigithathi Senior?

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

4. What is the Knec Code for Irigithathi Senior?

The Official Knec Code for Irigithathi Senior is 07201107.

5. In Which County is Irigithathi Senior Found?

Irigithathi Senior is located in Nyandarua County.

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

Irigithathi Senior is a Mixed Senior School.

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

Irigithathi Senior was formerly called Irigithathi Sec.

8. What is Irigithathi Senior’s New Cluster?

Irigithathi Senior is now classified as a C3 Senior School.

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

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

10. Where is Irigithathi Senior Located?

Irigithathi Senior is found in Nyandarua North Subcounty of Nyandarua County; in the Central Region of the Republic of Kenya.

11. Is a Irigithathi Senior Private or Public School?

Irigithathi 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.