St. Catherine Iranda (formerly called St. Catherine Iranda) is a C4 Public Mixed Senior School that is physically located in Kisii County, Kitutu Central Sub County  in the Nyanza Region of the  Republic of Kenya. This article provides all the details about St. Catherine Iranda, including: the school’s cluster, level, UIC Code, Knec Code, Admissions and location.

This Day Senior School forms part of the Kisii 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. Catherine Iranda School’s Basic Data and National Information.

School’s Old Name	St. Catherine Iranda
School’s New Name	St. Catherine Iranda
Cluster	C4
Gender	Mixed
Accomodation Type	Day
Region	Nyanza
County	Kisii
Sub County	Kitutu Central
UIC Code	JBFW
KNEC Code	40745115
Type of School	Public
Regular or SNE	Regular
Disability Type	None

St. Catherine Iranda 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. Catherine Iranda 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. Catherine Iranda’s Background and History.

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

Location of St. Catherine Iranda.

St. Catherine Iranda’s exact physical location is in Kisii County, Kitutu Central in the Nyanza Region of the  Republic of Kenya.

What to know about Nyanza Region’s Senior Schools.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About St. Catherine Iranda.

1. What is the UIC Code for St. Catherine Iranda?

The UIC Code for St. Catherine Iranda is JBFW.

2. Is St. Catherine Iranda a Boarding or Day School?

St. Catherine Iranda is a Day Senior School.

3. What CBE Grades are taught at St. Catherine Iranda?

St. Catherine Iranda offers CBE Senior Schools Grades at Grade 10, 11 and 12.

4. What is the Knec Code for St. Catherine Iranda?

The Official Knec Code for St. Catherine Iranda is 40745115.

5. In Which County is St. Catherine Iranda Found?

St. Catherine Iranda is located in Kisii County.

6. Does St. Catherine Iranda admit Boys, Girls or Both?

St. Catherine Iranda is a Mixed Senior School.

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

St. Catherine Iranda was formerly called St. Catherine Iranda.

8. What is St. Catherine Iranda’s New Cluster?

St. Catherine Iranda is now classified as a C4 Senior School.

9. Is there SNE Support for Learners at St. Catherine Iranda?

St. Catherine Iranda offers support for Regular learners. The school’s Disability Type is None.

10. Where is St. Catherine Iranda Located?

St. Catherine Iranda is found in Kitutu Central Subcounty of Kisii County; in the Nyanza Region of the Republic of Kenya.

11. Is a St. Catherine Iranda Private or Public School?

St. Catherine Iranda 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.