Katanga Senior School – Machakos

Katanga Senior School: KNEC Code, Admissions & CBC Pathways

Katanga Senior School (formerly Katanga Secondary School) is a C4 Public Mixed school located in Machakos County, Kalama Sub-county, Kenya.

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

  • Cluster: C4
  • Machakos County
  • Mixed
  • Public
  • SNE: Regular None
Official campus view of Katanga Senior School (UIC: PMSK).

School Data & National Codes

Key identifiers and location details for Katanga Senior School
Official School Name Katanga Senior School
KNEC Code 12363204
UIC Code PMSK
S.N (Serial Number) 4568
Accommodation Day
SNE Category Regular None
Region / County Eastern / Machakos
Sub-County Kalama

Katanga Senior School CBC & CBE Framework

Katanga 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 Katanga Secondary School, has played a vital role in Machakos’s education sector. In 2024, Under the management of Franklin Maingi Mutua, it grew to an enrolment of 180 students. Today, the institution maintains its status as a C4 Public senior school.

Contact Katanga Senior School

Location: Kalama Sub-County, Machakos County, Eastern RegionPrimary Phone: Secondary Phone: 721561912Official Email: Katangasec@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 Katanga Senior School

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

The KNEC code for Katanga Senior School is 12363204.

2. Is Katanga Senior School a boarding school?

Katanga Senior School is a Day school.

3. What grades are taught at Katanga Senior School?

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

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

The UIC code for Katanga Senior School is PMSK.

5. In which county is Katanga Senior School located?

Katanga Senior School is in Machakos County.

6. Does Katanga Senior School admit boys or girls?

Katanga Senior School is a Mixed school.

7. What was the school’s former name?

Katanga Senior School was formerly Katanga Secondary School.

8. Who is the principal of Katanga Senior School?

Records list Franklin Maingi Mutua.

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

Katanga Senior School is clustered as C4. Previously, it was categorized as Sub County.

10. Is there SNE support?

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

11. How can I contact Katanga Senior School?

Call or email Katangasec@gmail.com.

12. Where is Katanga Senior School located?

Katanga Senior School is in Kalama Sub-County, Machakos County, Eastern Region, Kenya.

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

The serial number (S.N) is 4568.

14. What are the CBC pathways?

STEM, Social Sciences, and Arts & Sports.

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

Katanga Senior School is a Public institution.
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