Chelilis Girls Senior School – Kericho

Chelilis Girls Senior School: KNEC Code, Admissions & CBC Pathways 2026

Chelilis Girls Senior School (formerly Chelilis Girls Secondary School) is a C2 Public Girls school located in Kericho County, Bureti Sub-county, Kenya.

This Boarding institution is part of the Kericho education network and has transitioned to a Senior School hosting Grades 10, 11, and 12 learners under the CBC framework.

  • Cluster: C2
  • Kericho County
  • Girls
  • Public
  • SNE: Regular None
Official campus view of Chelilis Girls Senior School (UIC: JE97).

School Data & National Codes

Key identifiers and location details for Chelilis Girls Senior School
Official School Name Chelilis Girls Senior School
KNEC Code 28522515
UIC Code JE97
S.N (Serial Number) 2378
Accommodation Boarding
SNE Category Regular None
Region / County Rift Valley / Kericho
Sub-County Bureti

Chelilis Girls Senior School CBC & CBE Framework

Chelilis Girls Senior School operates as a Senior School within the Competency Based Curriculum. Students transition from Junior School to specialize in one of the main pathways:
  • STEM: Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics.
  • Social Sciences: Humanities and Business Studies.
  • Arts & Sports: Performing/Visual Arts and Physical Education.

Institutional Background

The school, known historically as Chelilis Girls Secondary School, has played a vital role in Kericho’s education sector. In 2024, Under the management of Mary Cheplilan, it grew to an enrolment of 615 students. Today, the institution maintains its status as a C2 Public senior school.

Contact Chelilis Girls Senior School

Location: Bureti Sub-County, Kericho County, Rift Valley RegionPrimary Phone: Secondary Phone: 717311122Official Email: chelilisgirlssecondary@gmail.com

Rift Valley Region Senior Schools: What to Know

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  • School category: Confirm the cluster/category and what it typically means for facilities and intake.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Chelilis Girls Senior School

1. What is the KNEC code for Chelilis Girls Senior School?

The KNEC code for Chelilis Girls Senior School is 28522515.

2. Is Chelilis Girls Senior School a boarding school?

Chelilis Girls Senior School is a Boarding school.

3. What grades are taught at Chelilis Girls Senior School?

Chelilis Girls Senior School offers Senior School Grades 10, 11, and 12.

4. What is the UIC code for Chelilis Girls Senior School?

The UIC code for Chelilis Girls Senior School is JE97.

5. In which county is Chelilis Girls Senior School located?

Chelilis Girls Senior School is in Kericho County.

6. Does Chelilis Girls Senior School admit boys or girls?

Chelilis Girls Senior School is a Girls school.

7. What was the school’s former name?

Chelilis Girls Senior School was formerly Chelilis Girls Secondary School.

8. Who is the principal of Chelilis Girls Senior School?

Records list Mary Cheplilan.

9. What is the school cluster for Chelilis Girls Senior School?

Chelilis Girls Senior School is clustered as C2. Previously, it was categorized as an Extra County.

10. Is there SNE support?

Chelilis Girls Senior School supports Regular learners. Disability type: None.

11. How can I contact Chelilis Girls Senior School?

Call or email chelilisgirlssecondary@gmail.com.

12. Where is Chelilis Girls Senior School located?

Chelilis Girls Senior School is in Bureti Sub-County, Kericho County, Rift Valley Region, Kenya.

13. What is the school’s serial number (S.N)?

The serial number (S.N) is 2378.

14. What are the CBC pathways?

STEM, Social Sciences, and Arts & Sports.

15. Is Chelilis Girls Senior School a public or private school?

Chelilis Girls Senior School is a Public institution.
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