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

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

N. Highridge Senior School’s Basic Data and National Information.

School’s Old Name	N. Highridge Secondary
School’s New Name	N. Highridge Senior
Cluster	C4
Gender	Mixed
Accomodation Type	Day
Region	Nairobi
County	Nairobi
Sub County	Westlands
UIC Code	QAVM
KNEC Code	20406033
Type of School	Public
Regular or SNE	Regular
Disability Type	None

N. Highridge Senior 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 N. Highridge Senior 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.

N. Highridge Senior’s Background and History.

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

Location of N. Highridge Senior.

N. Highridge Senior’s exact physical location is in Nairobi County, Westlands in the Nairobi Region of the  Republic of Kenya.

What to know about Nairobi Region’s Senior Schools.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About N. Highridge Senior.

1. What is the UIC Code for N. Highridge Senior?

The UIC Code for N. Highridge Senior is QAVM.

2. Is N. Highridge Senior a Boarding or Day School?

N. Highridge Senior is a Day Senior School.

3. What CBE Grades are taught at N. Highridge Senior?

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

4. What is the Knec Code for N. Highridge Senior?

The Official Knec Code for N. Highridge Senior is 20406033.

5. In Which County is N. Highridge Senior Found?

N. Highridge Senior is located in Nairobi County.

6. Does N. Highridge Senior admit Boys, Girls or Both?

N. Highridge Senior is a Mixed Senior School.

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

N. Highridge Senior was formerly called N. Highridge Secondary.

8. What is N. Highridge Senior’s New Cluster?

N. Highridge Senior is now classified as a C4 Senior School.

9. Is there SNE Support for Learners at N. Highridge Senior?

N. Highridge Senior offers support for Regular learners. The school’s Disability Type is None.

10. Where is N. Highridge Senior Located?

N. Highridge Senior is found in Westlands Subcounty of Nairobi County; in the Nairobi Region of the Republic of Kenya.

11. Is a N. Highridge Senior Private or Public School?

N. Highridge Senior 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.