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

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

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

School’s Old Name	Kongowea Secondary School
School’s New Name	Kongowea Senior School
Cluster	C4
Gender	Mixed
Accomodation Type	Day
Region	Coast
County	Mombasa
Sub County	Nyali
UIC Code	NYNY
KNEC Code	3126129
Type of School	Public
Regular or SNE	Regular
Disability Type	None

Kongowea 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 Kongowea 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.

Kongowea Senior School’s Background and History.

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

Location of Kongowea Senior School.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Kongowea Senior School.

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

The UIC Code for Kongowea Senior School is NYNY.

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

Kongowea Senior School is a Day Senior School.

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

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

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

The Official Knec Code for Kongowea Senior School is 3126129.

5. In Which County is Kongowea Senior School Found?

Kongowea Senior School is located in Mombasa County.

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

Kongowea Senior School is a Mixed Senior School.

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

Kongowea Senior School was formerly called Kongowea Secondary School.

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

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

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

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

10. Where is Kongowea Senior School Located?

Kongowea Senior School is found in Nyali Subcounty of Mombasa County; in the Coast Region of the Republic of Kenya.

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

Kongowea 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.