Kamathatha Senior School (formerly called Kamathatha Secondary School) is a C4 Public Mixed Senior School that is physically located in Nakuru County, Gilgil Sub County  in the Rift Valley Region of the  Republic of Kenya. This article provides all the details about Kamathatha Senior School, including: the school’s cluster, level, UIC Code, Knec Code, Admissions and location.

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

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

School’s Old Name	Kamathatha Secondary School
School’s New Name	Kamathatha Senior School
Cluster	C4
Gender	Mixed
Accomodation Type	Day
Region	Rift Valley
County	Nakuru
Sub County	Gilgil
UIC Code	YSW8
KNEC Code	27570259
Type of School	Public
Regular or SNE	Regular
Disability Type	None

Kamathatha 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 Kamathatha 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.

Kamathatha Senior School’s Background and History.

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

Location of Kamathatha Senior School.

Kamathatha Senior School’s exact physical location is in Nakuru County, Gilgil in the Rift Valley Region of the  Republic of Kenya.

What to know about Rift Valley Region’s Senior Schools.

Rift Valley is the home of some of the best and highly competitive Senior Schools in Kenya. Kamathatha Senior School, just like other Senior schools in the region, favourably compete in co-curricular activities, academics and Infrastructural development. Before joining  Kamathatha Senior School, confirm the pathways it offers.

Frequently Asked Questions About Kamathatha Senior School.

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

The UIC Code for Kamathatha Senior School is YSW8.

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

Kamathatha Senior School is a Day Senior School.

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

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

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

The Official Knec Code for Kamathatha Senior School is 27570259.

5. In Which County is Kamathatha Senior School Found?

Kamathatha Senior School is located in Nakuru County.

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

Kamathatha Senior School is a Mixed Senior School.

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

Kamathatha Senior School was formerly called Kamathatha Secondary School.

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

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

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

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

10. Where is Kamathatha Senior School Located?

Kamathatha Senior School is found in Gilgil Subcounty of Nakuru County; in the Rift Valley Region of the Republic of Kenya.

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

Kamathatha 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.