Maganjo (formerly called Maganjo) is a C4 Public Mixed Senior School that is physically located in Nyeri County, Mathira West Sub County  in the Central Region of the  Republic of Kenya. This article provides all the details about Maganjo, 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.

Maganjo School’s Basic Data and National Information.

School’s Old Name	Maganjo
School’s New Name	Maganjo
Cluster	C4
Gender	Mixed
Accomodation Type	Day
Region	Central
County	Nyeri
Sub County	Mathira West
UIC Code	NSLX
KNEC Code	08218210
Type of School	Public
Regular or SNE	Regular
Disability Type	None

Maganjo 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 Maganjo 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.

Maganjo’s Background and History.

Maganjo, historically known as Maganjo, 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, Maganjo admitted the first grade 10 learners under the CBE Curriculum.

Location of Maganjo.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Maganjo.

1. What is the UIC Code for Maganjo?

The UIC Code for Maganjo is NSLX.

2. Is Maganjo a Boarding or Day School?

Maganjo is a Day Senior School.

3. What CBE Grades are taught at Maganjo?

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

4. What is the Knec Code for Maganjo?

The Official Knec Code for Maganjo is 08218210.

5. In Which County is Maganjo Found?

Maganjo is located in Nyeri County.

6. Does Maganjo admit Boys, Girls or Both?

Maganjo is a Mixed Senior School.

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

Maganjo was formerly called Maganjo.

8. What is Maganjo’s New Cluster?

Maganjo is now classified as a C4 Senior School.

9. Is there SNE Support for Learners at Maganjo?

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

10. Where is Maganjo Located?

Maganjo is found in Mathira West Subcounty of Nyeri County; in the Central Region of the Republic of Kenya.

11. Is a Maganjo Private or Public School?

Maganjo 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.