Gakuuru Day Senior School – Tharaka Nithi

Gakuuru Day Senior School: KNEC Code, Admissions & CBC Pathways

Gakuuru Day Senior School (formerly Gakuuru Day Secondary School) is a C4 Public Mixed school located in Tharaka Nithi County, Tharaka South Sub-county, Kenya.

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

  • Cluster: C4
  • Tharaka Nithi County
  • Mixed
  • Public
  • SNE: Regular None
Official campus view of Gakuuru Day Senior School (UIC: 3GLX).

School Data & National Codes

Key identifiers and location details for Gakuuru Day Senior School
Official School Name Gakuuru Day Senior School
KNEC Code 19313117
UIC Code 3GLX
S.N (Serial Number) 8593
Accommodation Day
SNE Category Regular None
Region / County Eastern / Tharaka Nithi
Sub-County Tharaka South

Gakuuru Day Senior School CBC & CBE Framework

Gakuuru 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 Gakuuru Day Secondary School, has played a vital role in Tharaka Nithi’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 Gakuuru Day Senior School

Location: Tharaka South Sub-County, Tharaka Nithi County, Eastern RegionPrimary Phone: Secondary Phone: Official Email:

Eastern Region Senior Schools: What to Know

Eastern Region covers a large area with both urban centers and remote localities. School choice often depends on distance, accommodation, and pathway availability.
  • Distance & access: Confirm transport options and reporting logistics if the school is far from home.
  • Pathway availability: Not every school offers all options—ask what combinations are supported.
  • Student support: Check academic counselling, clubs, and any SNE provisions where relevant.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Gakuuru Day Senior School

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

The KNEC code for Gakuuru Day Senior School is 19313117.

2. Is Gakuuru Day Senior School a boarding school?

Gakuuru Day Senior School is a Day school.

3. What grades are taught at Gakuuru Day Senior School?

Gakuuru Day Senior School offers Senior School Grades 10, 11, and 12.

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

The UIC code for Gakuuru Day Senior School is 3GLX.

5. In which county is Gakuuru Day Senior School located?

Gakuuru Day Senior School is in Tharaka Nithi County.

6. Does Gakuuru Day Senior School admit boys or girls?

Gakuuru Day Senior School is a Mixed school.

7. What was the school’s former name?

Gakuuru Day Senior School was formerly Gakuuru Day Secondary School.

8. Who is the principal of Gakuuru Day Senior School?

Records list –.

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

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

10. Is there SNE support?

Gakuuru Day Senior School supports Regular learners. Disability type: None.

11. How can I contact Gakuuru Day Senior School?

Call or email –.

12. Where is Gakuuru Day Senior School located?

Gakuuru Day Senior School is in Tharaka South Sub-County, Tharaka Nithi County, Eastern Region, Kenya.

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

The serial number (S.N) is 8593.

14. What are the CBC pathways?

STEM, Social Sciences, and Arts & Sports.

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

Gakuuru Day Senior School is a Public institution.
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