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

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

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

School’s Old Name	Kipao Secondary School
School’s New Name	Kipao Senior School
Cluster	C4
Gender	Mixed
Accomodation Type	Day
Region	Coast
County	Tana River
Sub County	Tana Delta
UIC Code	YVP3
KNEC Code	5112214
Type of School	Public
Regular or SNE	Regular
Disability Type	None

Kipao 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 Kipao 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.

Kipao Senior School’s Background and History.

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

Location of Kipao Senior School.

Kipao Senior School’s exact physical location is in Tana River County, Tana Delta in the Coast Region of the  Republic of Kenya.

What to know about Coast Region’s Senior Schools.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Kipao Senior School.

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

The UIC Code for Kipao Senior School is YVP3.

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

Kipao Senior School is a Day Senior School.

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

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

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

The Official Knec Code for Kipao Senior School is 5112214.

5. In Which County is Kipao Senior School Found?

Kipao Senior School is located in Tana River County.

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

Kipao Senior School is a Mixed Senior School.

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

Kipao Senior School was formerly called Kipao Secondary School.

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

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

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

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

10. Where is Kipao Senior School Located?

Kipao Senior School is found in Tana Delta Subcounty of Tana River County; in the Coast Region of the Republic of Kenya.

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

Kipao 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.