St. Francis Waigiri Senior School. (formerly called St. Francis Waigiri 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 St. Francis Waigiri 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.

St. Francis Waigiri Senior School. School’s Basic Data and National Information.

School’s Old Name	St. Francis Waigiri Secondary School.
School’s New Name	St. Francis Waigiri Senior School.
Cluster	C4
Gender	Mixed
Accomodation Type	Day
Region	Central
County	Kirinyaga
Sub County	Kirinyaga Centra
UIC Code	LKGY
KNEC Code	9203426
Type of School	Public
Regular or SNE	Regular
Disability Type	None

St. Francis Waigiri 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 St. Francis Waigiri 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.

St. Francis Waigiri Senior School.’s Background and History.

St. Francis Waigiri Senior School., historically known as St. Francis Waigiri 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, St. Francis Waigiri Senior School. admitted the first grade 10 learners under the CBE Curriculum.

Location of St. Francis Waigiri Senior School..

St. Francis Waigiri 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. St. Francis Waigiri Senior School., just like other Senior schools in the region, favourably compete in co-curricular activities, academics and Infrastructural development. Before joining  St. Francis Waigiri Senior School., confirm the pathways it offers.

Frequently Asked Questions About St. Francis Waigiri Senior School..

1. What is the UIC Code for St. Francis Waigiri Senior School.?

The UIC Code for St. Francis Waigiri Senior School. is LKGY.

2. Is St. Francis Waigiri Senior School. a Boarding or Day School?

St. Francis Waigiri Senior School. is a Day Senior School.

3. What CBE Grades are taught at St. Francis Waigiri Senior School.?

St. Francis Waigiri Senior School. offers CBE Senior Schools Grades at Grade 10, 11 and 12.

4. What is the Knec Code for St. Francis Waigiri Senior School.?

The Official Knec Code for St. Francis Waigiri Senior School. is 9203426.

5. In Which County is St. Francis Waigiri Senior School. Found?

St. Francis Waigiri Senior School. is located in Kirinyaga County.

6. Does St. Francis Waigiri Senior School. admit Boys, Girls or Both?

St. Francis Waigiri Senior School. is a Mixed Senior School.

7. What was St. Francis Waigiri Senior School.’s Fomer Name under the 8-4-4 Education System?

St. Francis Waigiri Senior School. was formerly called St. Francis Waigiri Secondary School..

8. What is St. Francis Waigiri Senior School.’s New Cluster?

St. Francis Waigiri Senior School. is now classified as a C4 Senior School.

9. Is there SNE Support for Learners at St. Francis Waigiri Senior School.?

St. Francis Waigiri Senior School. offers support for Regular learners. The school’s Disability Type is None.

10. Where is St. Francis Waigiri Senior School. Located?

St. Francis Waigiri Senior School. is found in Kirinyaga Centra Subcounty of Kirinyaga County; in the Central Region of the Republic of Kenya.

11. Is a St. Francis Waigiri Senior School. Private or Public School?

St. Francis Waigiri 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.