Gacharu Mixed Day Senior School

Gacharu Mixed Day Senior School: KNEC Code, Admissions & CBC Pathways

Gacharu Mixed Day Senior School (formerly Gacharu Mixed Day Secondary School) is a C4 Public Mixed school located in Kirinyaga County, Kirinyaga West Sub-county, Kenya.

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

  • Cluster: C4
  • Kirinyaga County
  • Mixed
  • Public
  • SNE: Regular None
Official campus view of Gacharu Mixed Day Senior School (UIC: MHEX).

School Data & National Codes

Key identifiers and location details for Gacharu Mixed Day Senior School
Official School Name Gacharu Mixed Day Senior School
KNEC Code 9223215
UIC Code MHEX
S.N (Serial Number) 3141
Accommodation Day
SNE Category Regular None
Region / County Central / Kirinyaga
Sub-County Kirinyaga West

Gacharu Mixed Day Senior School CBC & CBE Framework

Gacharu Mixed Day 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 Gacharu Mixed Day Secondary School, has played a vital role in Kirinyaga’s education sector. In 2024, Under the management of –, it grew to an enrolment of — students. Today, the institution maintains its status as a C4 Public senior school.

Contact Gacharu Mixed Day Senior School

Location: Kirinyaga West Sub-County, Kirinyaga County, Central RegionPrimary Phone: Secondary Phone: Official Email:

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Frequently Asked Questions about Gacharu Mixed Day Senior School

1. What is the KNEC code for Gacharu Mixed Day Senior School?

The KNEC code for Gacharu Mixed Day Senior School is 9223215.

2. Is Gacharu Mixed Day Senior School a boarding school?

Gacharu Mixed Day Senior School is a Day school.

3. What grades are taught at Gacharu Mixed Day Senior School?

Gacharu Mixed Day Senior School offers Senior School Grades 10, 11, and 12.

4. What is the UIC code for Gacharu Mixed Day Senior School?

The UIC code for Gacharu Mixed Day Senior School is MHEX.

5. In which county is Gacharu Mixed Day Senior School located?

Gacharu Mixed Day Senior School is in Kirinyaga County.

6. Does Gacharu Mixed Day Senior School admit boys or girls?

Gacharu Mixed Day Senior School is a Mixed school.

7. What was the school’s former name?

Gacharu Mixed Day Senior School was formerly Gacharu Mixed Day Secondary School.

8. Who is the principal of Gacharu Mixed Day Senior School?

Records list –.

9. What is the school cluster for Gacharu Mixed Day Senior School?

Gacharu Mixed Day Senior School is clustered as C4. Previously, it was categorized as –.

10. Is there SNE support?

Gacharu Mixed Day Senior School supports Regular learners. Disability type: None.

11. How can I contact Gacharu Mixed Day Senior School?

Call or email –.

12. Where is Gacharu Mixed Day Senior School located?

Gacharu Mixed Day Senior School is in Kirinyaga West Sub-County, Kirinyaga County, Central Region, Kenya.

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

The serial number (S.N) is 3141.

14. What are the CBC pathways?

STEM, Social Sciences, and Arts & Sports.

15. Is Gacharu Mixed Day Senior School a public or private school?

Gacharu Mixed Day Senior School is a Public institution.
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