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

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

Namatala Girls Senior School School’s Basic Data and National Information.

School’s Old Name	Namatala Girls Secondary School
School’s New Name	Namatala Girls Senior School
Cluster	C4
Gender	Girls
Accomodation Type	Day
Region	Western
County	Kakamega
Sub County	Kakamega North
UIC Code	X2BU
KNEC Code	37614604
Type of School	Public
Regular or SNE	Regular
Disability Type	None

Namatala Girls 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 Namatala Girls 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.

Namatala Girls Senior School’s Background and History.

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

Location of Namatala Girls Senior School.

Namatala Girls Senior School’s exact physical location is in Kakamega County, Kakamega North in the Western Region of the  Republic of Kenya.

What to know about Western Region’s Senior Schools.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Namatala Girls Senior School.

1. What is the UIC Code for Namatala Girls Senior School?

The UIC Code for Namatala Girls Senior School is X2BU.

2. Is Namatala Girls Senior School a Boarding or Day School?

Namatala Girls Senior School is a Day Senior School.

3. What CBE Grades are taught at Namatala Girls Senior School?

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

4. What is the Knec Code for Namatala Girls Senior School?

The Official Knec Code for Namatala Girls Senior School is 37614604.

5. In Which County is Namatala Girls Senior School Found?

Namatala Girls Senior School is located in Kakamega County.

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

Namatala Girls Senior School is a Girls Senior School.

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

Namatala Girls Senior School was formerly called Namatala Girls Secondary School.

8. What is Namatala Girls Senior School’s New Cluster?

Namatala Girls Senior School is now classified as a C4 Senior School.

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

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

10. Where is Namatala Girls Senior School Located?

Namatala Girls Senior School is found in Kakamega North Subcounty of Kakamega County; in the Western Region of the Republic of Kenya.

11. Is a Namatala Girls Senior School Private or Public School?

Namatala Girls 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.