Katangi Senior School – Machakos

Katangi Senior School: KNEC Code, Admissions & CBC Pathways

Katangi Senior School (formerly Katangi Secondary School) is a C3 Public Boys school located in Machakos County, Yatta Sub-county, Kenya.

This Boarding 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: C3
  • Machakos County
  • Boys
  • Public
  • SNE: Regular None
Official campus view of Katangi Senior School (UIC: VBU3).

School Data & National Codes

Key identifiers and location details for Katangi Senior School
Official School Name Katangi Senior School
KNEC Code 12315601
UIC Code VBU3
S.N (Serial Number) 4872
Accommodation Boarding
SNE Category Regular None
Region / County Eastern / Machakos
Sub-County Yatta

Katangi Senior School CBC & CBE Framework

Katangi 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 Katangi Secondary School, has played a vital role in Machakos’s education sector. In 2024, Under the management of Julius Mulinge Kiwese, it grew to an enrolment of 320 students. Today, the institution maintains its status as a C3 Public senior school.

Contact Katangi Senior School

Location: Yatta Sub-County, Machakos County, Eastern RegionPrimary Phone: Secondary Phone: 711468061Official Email: Katangisec@yahoo.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 Katangi Senior School

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

The KNEC code for Katangi Senior School is 12315601.

2. Is Katangi Senior School a boarding school?

Katangi Senior School is a Boarding school.

3. What grades are taught at Katangi Senior School?

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

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

The UIC code for Katangi Senior School is VBU3.

5. In which county is Katangi Senior School located?

Katangi Senior School is in Machakos County.

6. Does Katangi Senior School admit boys or girls?

Katangi Senior School is a Boys school.

7. What was the school’s former name?

Katangi Senior School was formerly Katangi Secondary School.

8. Who is the principal of Katangi Senior School?

Records list Julius Mulinge Kiwese.

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

Katangi Senior School is clustered as C3. Previously, it was categorized as County.

10. Is there SNE support?

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

11. How can I contact Katangi Senior School?

Call or email Katangisec@yahoo.com.

12. Where is Katangi Senior School located?

Katangi Senior School is in Yatta Sub-County, Machakos County, Eastern Region, Kenya.

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

The serial number (S.N) is 4872.

14. What are the CBC pathways?

STEM, Social Sciences, and Arts & Sports.

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

Katangi Senior School is a Public institution.
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