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

This Day 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.

St Marys Karuthi School’s Basic Data and National Information.

School’s Old Name	St Marys Karuthi
School’s New Name	St Marys Karuthi
Cluster	C4
Gender	Mixed
Accomodation Type	Day
Region	Central
County	Nyeri
Sub County	Nyeri South
UIC Code	QE3B
KNEC Code	08237026
Type of School	Public
Regular or SNE	Regular
Disability Type	None

St Marys Karuthi 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 Marys Karuthi 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 Marys Karuthi’s Background and History.

St Marys Karuthi, historically known as St Marys Karuthi, 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  C4 Public Senior School. In January 2026, St Marys Karuthi admitted the first grade 10 learners under the CBE Curriculum.

Location of St Marys Karuthi.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About St Marys Karuthi.

1. What is the UIC Code for St Marys Karuthi?

The UIC Code for St Marys Karuthi is QE3B.

2. Is St Marys Karuthi a Boarding or Day School?

St Marys Karuthi is a Day Senior School.

3. What CBE Grades are taught at St Marys Karuthi?

St Marys Karuthi offers CBE Senior Schools Grades at Grade 10, 11 and 12.

4. What is the Knec Code for St Marys Karuthi?

The Official Knec Code for St Marys Karuthi is 08237026.

5. In Which County is St Marys Karuthi Found?

St Marys Karuthi is located in Nyeri County.

6. Does St Marys Karuthi admit Boys, Girls or Both?

St Marys Karuthi is a Mixed Senior School.

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

St Marys Karuthi was formerly called St Marys Karuthi.

8. What is St Marys Karuthi’s New Cluster?

St Marys Karuthi is now classified as a C4 Senior School.

9. Is there SNE Support for Learners at St Marys Karuthi?

St Marys Karuthi offers support for Regular learners. The school’s Disability Type is None.

10. Where is St Marys Karuthi Located?

St Marys Karuthi is found in Nyeri South Subcounty of Nyeri County; in the Central Region of the Republic of Kenya.

11. Is a St Marys Karuthi Private or Public School?

St Marys Karuthi 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.