St. Alexis Ruchu Girls High School (formerly called St. Alexis Ruchu Girls High School) is a C2 Public Girls Senior School that is physically located in Murang’A County, Kandara Sub County  in the Central Region of the  Republic of Kenya. This article provides all the details about St. Alexis Ruchu Girls High School, including: the school’s cluster, level, UIC Code, Knec Code, Admissions and location.

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

St. Alexis Ruchu Girls High School School’s Basic Data and National Information.

School’s Old Name	St. Alexis Ruchu Girls High School
School’s New Name	St. Alexis Ruchu Girls High School
Cluster	C2
Gender	Girls
Accomodation Type	Boarding
Region	Central
County	Murang’A
Sub County	Kandara
UIC Code	WYSH
KNEC Code	10226227
Type of School	Public
Regular or SNE	Regular
Disability Type	None

St. Alexis Ruchu Girls High 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 St. Alexis Ruchu Girls High 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.

St. Alexis Ruchu Girls High School’s Background and History.

St. Alexis Ruchu Girls High School, historically known as St. Alexis Ruchu Girls High School, has played a very key role in the Kenyan Education Sector and more particularly in Murang’A county; where it is domiciled.

The school has grown over the years and is now a fully recognized  C2 Public Senior School. In January 2026, St. Alexis Ruchu Girls High School admitted the first grade 10 learners under the CBE Curriculum.

Location of St. Alexis Ruchu Girls High School.

St. Alexis Ruchu Girls High School’s exact physical location is in Murang’A County, Kandara 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. St. Alexis Ruchu Girls High School, just like other Senior schools in the region, favourably compete in co-curricular activities, academics and Infrastructural development. Before joining  St. Alexis Ruchu Girls High School, confirm the pathways it offers.

Frequently Asked Questions About St. Alexis Ruchu Girls High School.

1. What is the UIC Code for St. Alexis Ruchu Girls High School?

The UIC Code for St. Alexis Ruchu Girls High School is WYSH.

2. Is St. Alexis Ruchu Girls High School a Boarding or Day School?

St. Alexis Ruchu Girls High School is a Boarding Senior School.

3. What CBE Grades are taught at St. Alexis Ruchu Girls High School?

St. Alexis Ruchu Girls High School offers CBE Senior Schools Grades at Grade 10, 11 and 12.

4. What is the Knec Code for St. Alexis Ruchu Girls High School?

The Official Knec Code for St. Alexis Ruchu Girls High School is 10226227.

5. In Which County is St. Alexis Ruchu Girls High School Found?

St. Alexis Ruchu Girls High School is located in Murang’A County.

6. Does St. Alexis Ruchu Girls High School admit Boys, Girls or Both?

St. Alexis Ruchu Girls High School is a Girls Senior School.

7. What was St. Alexis Ruchu Girls High School’s Fomer Name under the 8-4-4 Education System?

St. Alexis Ruchu Girls High School was formerly called St. Alexis Ruchu Girls High School.

8. What is St. Alexis Ruchu Girls High School’s New Cluster?

St. Alexis Ruchu Girls High School is now classified as a C2 Senior School.

9. Is there SNE Support for Learners at St. Alexis Ruchu Girls High School?

St. Alexis Ruchu Girls High School offers support for Regular learners. The school’s Disability Type is None.

10. Where is St. Alexis Ruchu Girls High School Located?

St. Alexis Ruchu Girls High School is found in Kandara Subcounty of Murang’A County; in the Central Region of the Republic of Kenya.

11. Is a St. Alexis Ruchu Girls High School Private or Public School?

St. Alexis Ruchu Girls High 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.