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

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

Ortum Mixed Day Senior School School’s Basic Data and National Information.

School’s Old Name	Ortum Mixed Day Secondary School
School’s New Name	Ortum Mixed Day Senior School
Cluster	C4
Gender	Mixed
Accomodation Type	Day
Region	Rift Valley
County	West Pokot
Sub County	Kipkomo
UIC Code	NWC7
KNEC Code	24504208
Type of School	Public
Regular or SNE	Regular
Disability Type	None

Ortum Mixed Day 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 Ortum Mixed Day 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.

Ortum Mixed Day Senior School’s Background and History.

Ortum Mixed Day Senior School, historically known as Ortum Mixed Day Secondary School, has played a very key role in the Kenyan Education Sector and more particularly in West Pokot 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, Ortum Mixed Day Senior School admitted the first grade 10 learners under the CBE Curriculum.

Location of Ortum Mixed Day Senior School.

Ortum Mixed Day Senior School’s exact physical location is in West Pokot County, Kipkomo 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. Ortum Mixed Day Senior School, just like other Senior schools in the region, favourably compete in co-curricular activities, academics and Infrastructural development. Before joining  Ortum Mixed Day Senior School, confirm the pathways it offers.

Frequently Asked Questions About Ortum Mixed Day Senior School.

1. What is the UIC Code for Ortum Mixed Day Senior School?

The UIC Code for Ortum Mixed Day Senior School is NWC7.

2. Is Ortum Mixed Day Senior School a Boarding or Day School?

Ortum Mixed Day Senior School is a Day Senior School.

3. What CBE Grades are taught at Ortum Mixed Day Senior School?

Ortum Mixed Day Senior School offers CBE Senior Schools Grades at Grade 10, 11 and 12.

4. What is the Knec Code for Ortum Mixed Day Senior School?

The Official Knec Code for Ortum Mixed Day Senior School is 24504208.

5. In Which County is Ortum Mixed Day Senior School Found?

Ortum Mixed Day Senior School is located in West Pokot County.

6. Does Ortum Mixed Day Senior School admit Boys, Girls or Both?

Ortum Mixed Day Senior School is a Mixed Senior School.

7. What was Ortum Mixed Day Senior School’s Fomer Name under the 8-4-4 Education System?

Ortum Mixed Day Senior School was formerly called Ortum Mixed Day Secondary School.

8. What is Ortum Mixed Day Senior School’s New Cluster?

Ortum Mixed Day Senior School is now classified as a C4 Senior School.

9. Is there SNE Support for Learners at Ortum Mixed Day Senior School?

Ortum Mixed Day Senior School offers support for Regular learners. The school’s Disability Type is None.

10. Where is Ortum Mixed Day Senior School Located?

Ortum Mixed Day Senior School is found in Kipkomo Subcounty of West Pokot County; in the Rift Valley Region of the Republic of Kenya.

11. Is a Ortum Mixed Day Senior School Private or Public School?

Ortum Mixed Day 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.