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

This Day Senior School forms part of the Nyamira 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. John Nyakwerema Senior School School’s Basic Data and National Information.

School’s Old Name	St. John Nyakwerema Secondary School
School’s New Name	St. John Nyakwerema Senior School
Cluster	C4
Gender	Mixed
Accomodation Type	Day
Region	Nyanza
County	Nyamira
Sub County	Nyamira North
UIC Code	4ZKW
KNEC Code	43728117
Type of School	Public
Regular or SNE	Regular
Disability Type	None

St. John Nyakwerema 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. John Nyakwerema 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. John Nyakwerema Senior School’s Background and History.

St. John Nyakwerema Senior School, historically known as St. John Nyakwerema Secondary School, has played a very key role in the Kenyan Education Sector and more particularly in Nyamira 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. John Nyakwerema Senior School admitted the first grade 10 learners under the CBE Curriculum.

Location of St. John Nyakwerema Senior School.

St. John Nyakwerema Senior School’s exact physical location is in Nyamira County, Nyamira North 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. John Nyakwerema Senior School, just like other Senior schools in the region, favourably compete in co-curricular activities, academics and Infrastructural development. Before joining  St. John Nyakwerema Senior School, confirm the pathways it offers.

Frequently Asked Questions About St. John Nyakwerema Senior School.

1. What is the UIC Code for St. John Nyakwerema Senior School?

The UIC Code for St. John Nyakwerema Senior School is 4ZKW.

2. Is St. John Nyakwerema Senior School a Boarding or Day School?

St. John Nyakwerema Senior School is a Day Senior School.

3. What CBE Grades are taught at St. John Nyakwerema Senior School?

St. John Nyakwerema Senior School offers CBE Senior Schools Grades at Grade 10, 11 and 12.

4. What is the Knec Code for St. John Nyakwerema Senior School?

The Official Knec Code for St. John Nyakwerema Senior School is 43728117.

5. In Which County is St. John Nyakwerema Senior School Found?

St. John Nyakwerema Senior School is located in Nyamira County.

6. Does St. John Nyakwerema Senior School admit Boys, Girls or Both?

St. John Nyakwerema Senior School is a Mixed Senior School.

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

St. John Nyakwerema Senior School was formerly called St. John Nyakwerema Secondary School.

8. What is St. John Nyakwerema Senior School’s New Cluster?

St. John Nyakwerema Senior School is now classified as a C4 Senior School.

9. Is there SNE Support for Learners at St. John Nyakwerema Senior School?

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

10. Where is St. John Nyakwerema Senior School Located?

St. John Nyakwerema Senior School is found in Nyamira North Subcounty of Nyamira County; in the Nyanza Region of the Republic of Kenya.

11. Is a St. John Nyakwerema Senior School Private or Public School?

St. John Nyakwerema 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.