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

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

Nzoia School’s Basic Data and National Information.

School’s Old Name	Nzoia
School’s New Name	Nzoia
Cluster	C4
Gender	Mixed
Accomodation Type	Day
Region	Rift Valley
County	Trans Nzoia
Sub County	Trans Nzoia East
UIC Code	9CPQ
KNEC Code	23528128
Type of School	Public
Regular or SNE	Regular
Disability Type	None

Nzoia 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 Nzoia 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.

Nzoia’s Background and History.

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

Location of Nzoia.

Nzoia’s exact physical location is in Trans Nzoia County, Trans Nzoia East in the Rift Valley Region of the  Republic of Kenya.

What to know about Rift Valley Region’s Senior Schools.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Nzoia.

1. What is the UIC Code for Nzoia?

The UIC Code for Nzoia is 9CPQ.

2. Is Nzoia a Boarding or Day School?

Nzoia is a Day Senior School.

3. What CBE Grades are taught at Nzoia?

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

4. What is the Knec Code for Nzoia?

The Official Knec Code for Nzoia is 23528128.

5. In Which County is Nzoia Found?

Nzoia is located in Trans Nzoia County.

6. Does Nzoia admit Boys, Girls or Both?

Nzoia is a Mixed Senior School.

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

Nzoia was formerly called Nzoia.

8. What is Nzoia’s New Cluster?

Nzoia is now classified as a C4 Senior School.

9. Is there SNE Support for Learners at Nzoia?

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

10. Where is Nzoia Located?

Nzoia is found in Trans Nzoia East Subcounty of Trans Nzoia County; in the Rift Valley Region of the Republic of Kenya.

11. Is a Nzoia Private or Public School?

Nzoia 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.