South Tetu Girls (formerly called South Tetu Girls) is a C1 Public Girls Senior School that is physically located in Nyeri County, Mukurwe-Ini Sub County  in the Central Region of the  Republic of Kenya. This article provides all the details about South Tetu Girls, including: the school’s cluster, level, UIC Code, Knec Code, Admissions and location.

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

South Tetu Girls School’s Basic Data and National Information.

School’s Old Name	South Tetu Girls
School’s New Name	South Tetu Girls
Cluster	C1
Gender	Girls
Accomodation Type	Boarding
Region	Central
County	Nyeri
Sub County	Mukurwe-Ini
UIC Code	9CZX
KNEC Code	08219101
Type of School	Public
Regular or SNE	Regular
Disability Type	None

South Tetu Girls 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 South Tetu Girls 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.

South Tetu Girls’s Background and History.

South Tetu Girls, historically known as South Tetu Girls, has played a very key role in the Kenyan Education Sector and more particularly in Nyeri county; where it is domiciled.

The school has grown over the years and is now a fully recognized  C1 Public Senior School. In January 2026, South Tetu Girls admitted the first grade 10 learners under the CBE Curriculum.

Location of South Tetu Girls.

South Tetu Girls’s exact physical location is in Nyeri County, Mukurwe-Ini 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. South Tetu Girls, just like other Senior schools in the region, favourably compete in co-curricular activities, academics and Infrastructural development. Before joining  South Tetu Girls, confirm the pathways it offers.

Frequently Asked Questions About South Tetu Girls.

1. What is the UIC Code for South Tetu Girls?

The UIC Code for South Tetu Girls is 9CZX.

2. Is South Tetu Girls a Boarding or Day School?

South Tetu Girls is a Boarding Senior School.

3. What CBE Grades are taught at South Tetu Girls?

South Tetu Girls offers CBE Senior Schools Grades at Grade 10, 11 and 12.

4. What is the Knec Code for South Tetu Girls?

The Official Knec Code for South Tetu Girls is 08219101.

5. In Which County is South Tetu Girls Found?

South Tetu Girls is located in Nyeri County.

6. Does South Tetu Girls admit Boys, Girls or Both?

South Tetu Girls is a Girls Senior School.

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

South Tetu Girls was formerly called South Tetu Girls.

8. What is South Tetu Girls’s New Cluster?

South Tetu Girls is now classified as a C1 Senior School.

9. Is there SNE Support for Learners at South Tetu Girls?

South Tetu Girls offers support for Regular learners. The school’s Disability Type is None.

10. Where is South Tetu Girls Located?

South Tetu Girls is found in Mukurwe-Ini Subcounty of Nyeri County; in the Central Region of the Republic of Kenya.

11. Is a South Tetu Girls Private or Public School?

South Tetu Girls 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.