Ikawa Senior School – Tharaka Nithi

Ikawa Senior School: KNEC Code, Admissions & CBC Pathways

Ikawa Senior School (formerly Ikawa Secondary School) is a C2 Public Mixed school located in Tharaka Nithi County, Meru South Sub-county, Kenya.

This Boarding 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: C2
  • Tharaka Nithi County
  • Mixed
  • Public
  • SNE: Regular None
Official campus view of Ikawa Senior School (UIC: 5F64).

School Data & National Codes

Key identifiers and location details for Ikawa Senior School
Official School Name Ikawa Senior School
KNEC Code 19308308
UIC Code 5F64
S.N (Serial Number) 8523
Accommodation Boarding
SNE Category Regular None
Region / County Eastern / Tharaka Nithi
Sub-County Meru South

Ikawa Senior School CBC & CBE Framework

Ikawa 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 Ikawa Secondary School, has played a vital role in Tharaka Nithi’s education sector. In 2024, Under the management of Michae M Njoroge, it grew to an enrolment of 684 students. Today, the institution maintains its status as a C2 Public senior school.

Contact Ikawa Senior School

Location: Meru South Sub-County, Tharaka Nithi County, Eastern RegionPrimary Phone: Secondary Phone: 723890967Official Email: Ikawahighschool@gmail.com

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.
Browse: Eastern Region Senior Schools.

Frequently Asked Questions about Ikawa Senior School

1. What is the KNEC code for Ikawa Senior School?

The KNEC code for Ikawa Senior School is 19308308.

2. Is Ikawa Senior School a boarding school?

Ikawa Senior School is a Boarding school.

3. What grades are taught at Ikawa Senior School?

Ikawa Senior School offers Senior School Grades 10, 11, and 12.

4. What is the UIC code for Ikawa Senior School?

The UIC code for Ikawa Senior School is 5F64.

5. In which county is Ikawa Senior School located?

Ikawa Senior School is in Tharaka Nithi County.

6. Does Ikawa Senior School admit boys or girls?

Ikawa Senior School is a Mixed school.

7. What was the school’s former name?

Ikawa Senior School was formerly Ikawa Secondary School.

8. Who is the principal of Ikawa Senior School?

Records list Michae M Njoroge.

9. What is the school cluster for Ikawa Senior School?

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

10. Is there SNE support?

Ikawa Senior School supports Regular learners. Disability type: None.

11. How can I contact Ikawa Senior School?

Call or email Ikawahighschool@gmail.com.

12. Where is Ikawa Senior School located?

Ikawa Senior School is in Meru 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 8523.

14. What are the CBC pathways?

STEM, Social Sciences, and Arts & Sports.

15. Is Ikawa Senior School a public or private school?

Ikawa Senior School is a Public institution.
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