Kihate Girls Senior Sch. (formerly called Kihate Girls Secondary Sch.) is a C4 Public Girls Senior School that is physically located in Nyeri County, Mukurwe-Ini Sub County  in the Central Region of the  Republic of Kenya. This article provides all the details about Kihate Girls Senior Sch., including: the school’s cluster, level, UIC Code, Knec Code, Admissions and location.

This Day 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.

Kihate Girls Senior Sch. School’s Basic Data and National Information.

School’s Old Name	Kihate Girls Secondary Sch.
School’s New Name	Kihate Girls Senior Sch.
Cluster	C4
Gender	Girls
Accomodation Type	Day
Region	Central
County	Nyeri
Sub County	Mukurwe-Ini
UIC Code	5NKH
KNEC Code	08219131
Type of School	Public
Regular or SNE	Regular
Disability Type	None

Kihate Girls Senior Sch. 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 Kihate Girls Senior Sch. 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.

Kihate Girls Senior Sch.’s Background and History.

Kihate Girls Senior Sch., historically known as Kihate Girls Secondary Sch., 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  C4 Public Senior School. In January 2026, Kihate Girls Senior Sch. admitted the first grade 10 learners under the CBE Curriculum.

Location of Kihate Girls Senior Sch..

Kihate Girls Senior Sch.’s exact physical location is in Nyeri County, Mukurwe-Ini 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. Kihate Girls Senior Sch., just like other Senior schools in the region, favourably compete in co-curricular activities, academics and Infrastructural development. Before joining  Kihate Girls Senior Sch., confirm the pathways it offers.

Frequently Asked Questions About Kihate Girls Senior Sch..

1. What is the UIC Code for Kihate Girls Senior Sch.?

The UIC Code for Kihate Girls Senior Sch. is 5NKH.

2. Is Kihate Girls Senior Sch. a Boarding or Day School?

Kihate Girls Senior Sch. is a Day Senior School.

3. What CBE Grades are taught at Kihate Girls Senior Sch.?

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

4. What is the Knec Code for Kihate Girls Senior Sch.?

The Official Knec Code for Kihate Girls Senior Sch. is 08219131.

5. In Which County is Kihate Girls Senior Sch. Found?

Kihate Girls Senior Sch. is located in Nyeri County.

6. Does Kihate Girls Senior Sch. admit Boys, Girls or Both?

Kihate Girls Senior Sch. is a Girls Senior School.

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

Kihate Girls Senior Sch. was formerly called Kihate Girls Secondary Sch..

8. What is Kihate Girls Senior Sch.’s New Cluster?

Kihate Girls Senior Sch. is now classified as a C4 Senior School.

9. Is there SNE Support for Learners at Kihate Girls Senior Sch.?

Kihate Girls Senior Sch. offers support for Regular learners. The school’s Disability Type is None.

10. Where is Kihate Girls Senior Sch. Located?

Kihate Girls Senior Sch. is found in Mukurwe-Ini Subcounty of Nyeri County; in the Central Region of the Republic of Kenya.

11. Is a Kihate Girls Senior Sch. Private or Public School?

Kihate Girls Senior Sch. 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.