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

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

Sacred Heart Kangaita Senior School School’s Basic Data and National Information.

School’s Old Name	Sacred Heart Kangaita Secondary School
School’s New Name	Sacred Heart Kangaita Senior School
Cluster	C4
Gender	Mixed
Accomodation Type	Day
Region	Central
County	Kirinyaga
Sub County	Kirinyaga Centra
UIC Code	QQMB
KNEC Code	9203422
Type of School	Public
Regular or SNE	Regular
Disability Type	None

Sacred Heart Kangaita 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 Sacred Heart Kangaita 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.

Sacred Heart Kangaita Senior School’s Background and History.

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

Location of Sacred Heart Kangaita Senior School.

Sacred Heart Kangaita Senior School’s exact physical location is in Kirinyaga County, Kirinyaga Centra 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. Sacred Heart Kangaita Senior School, just like other Senior schools in the region, favourably compete in co-curricular activities, academics and Infrastructural development. Before joining  Sacred Heart Kangaita Senior School, confirm the pathways it offers.

Frequently Asked Questions About Sacred Heart Kangaita Senior School.

1. What is the UIC Code for Sacred Heart Kangaita Senior School?

The UIC Code for Sacred Heart Kangaita Senior School is QQMB.

2. Is Sacred Heart Kangaita Senior School a Boarding or Day School?

Sacred Heart Kangaita Senior School is a Day Senior School.

3. What CBE Grades are taught at Sacred Heart Kangaita Senior School?

Sacred Heart Kangaita Senior School offers CBE Senior Schools Grades at Grade 10, 11 and 12.

4. What is the Knec Code for Sacred Heart Kangaita Senior School?

The Official Knec Code for Sacred Heart Kangaita Senior School is 9203422.

5. In Which County is Sacred Heart Kangaita Senior School Found?

Sacred Heart Kangaita Senior School is located in Kirinyaga County.

6. Does Sacred Heart Kangaita Senior School admit Boys, Girls or Both?

Sacred Heart Kangaita Senior School is a Mixed Senior School.

7. What was Sacred Heart Kangaita Senior School’s Fomer Name under the 8-4-4 Education System?

Sacred Heart Kangaita Senior School was formerly called Sacred Heart Kangaita Secondary School.

8. What is Sacred Heart Kangaita Senior School’s New Cluster?

Sacred Heart Kangaita Senior School is now classified as a C4 Senior School.

9. Is there SNE Support for Learners at Sacred Heart Kangaita Senior School?

Sacred Heart Kangaita Senior School offers support for Regular learners. The school’s Disability Type is None.

10. Where is Sacred Heart Kangaita Senior School Located?

Sacred Heart Kangaita Senior School is found in Kirinyaga Centra Subcounty of Kirinyaga County; in the Central Region of the Republic of Kenya.

11. Is a Sacred Heart Kangaita Senior School Private or Public School?

Sacred Heart Kangaita 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.