Vidyaniketan Public School
Kaup Karnataka - 574106 India · Udupi · Karnataka
If you’re exploring schools around Udupi or Kaup, Vidyaniketan Public School often comes up in parent discussions — especially for families looking for an ICSE curriculum with both day and boarding options.
Basic Details
- Boards
- ICSE (Council for Indian School Certificate Examinations), Affiliation No. KA059
- Classes
- Pre-Primary (LKG) to Class 12
- Co-ed
- Yes
- Boarding
- Yes — Day-cum-Residential (boarding from Class 1)
- Founded
- 1992
- Student–teacher ratio
- UDISE: ~52:1; Edustoke: 30:1 (needs verification)
- Students
- 625
- Staff
- Principal: Mr. Vidyadar Puranik; directories mention experienced staff and 130+ group staff (across campuses)
Summary for the Parent
Overview
Vidyaniketan Public School, Kaup is an ICSE-affiliated, co-educational day-cum-boarding school that serves families in and around Udupi. It offers a mix of academics, sports, and residential facilities, though parents should verify staff strength and safety infrastructure in person.
What kind of child will this school work for best
Children who thrive in a structured ICSE environment
Kids who enjoy sports and outdoor activities
Families looking for a boarding option near Udupi
Strengths
ICSE curriculum
Day and boarding flexibility
Active sports and music programs
Convenient location near NH17
Potential trade-offs / Things to check
High student–teacher ratio (as per UDISE)
Safety and medical facilities need verification
Outdated or inconsistent online data
Limited visibility of academic results online
Recommendations / Questions to Ask
Can the school share the latest fee circular and admission schedule?
What is the current teacher count and qualification list?
How are safety and medical facilities managed on campus?
Can parents review recent ICSE exam results?
What are the hostel safety measures and supervision arrangements?
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