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

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

Ngatha Senior School’s Basic Data and National Information.

School’s Old Name	Ngatha Sec
School’s New Name	Ngatha Senior
Cluster	C4
Gender	Mixed
Accomodation Type	Day
Region	Central
County	Nyandarua
Sub County	Gathanji
UIC Code	38M4
KNEC Code	07242109
Type of School	Public
Regular or SNE	Regular
Disability Type	None

Ngatha 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 Ngatha 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.

Ngatha Senior’s Background and History.

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

Location of Ngatha Senior.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Ngatha Senior.

1. What is the UIC Code for Ngatha Senior?

The UIC Code for Ngatha Senior is 38M4.

2. Is Ngatha Senior a Boarding or Day School?

Ngatha Senior is a Day Senior School.

3. What CBE Grades are taught at Ngatha Senior?

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

4. What is the Knec Code for Ngatha Senior?

The Official Knec Code for Ngatha Senior is 07242109.

5. In Which County is Ngatha Senior Found?

Ngatha Senior is located in Nyandarua County.

6. Does Ngatha Senior admit Boys, Girls or Both?

Ngatha Senior is a Mixed Senior School.

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

Ngatha Senior was formerly called Ngatha Sec.

8. What is Ngatha Senior’s New Cluster?

Ngatha Senior is now classified as a C4 Senior School.

9. Is there SNE Support for Learners at Ngatha Senior?

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

10. Where is Ngatha Senior Located?

Ngatha Senior is found in Gathanji Subcounty of Nyandarua County; in the Central Region of the Republic of Kenya.

11. Is a Ngatha Senior Private or Public School?

Ngatha 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.