D A V Boys Senior Sec School
212-213 Lloyds Road Gopalapuram Chennai Tamil Nadu · Chennai · Tamil Nadu
Basic Details
- Boards
- CBSE (Central Board of Secondary Education)
- Classes
- Pre-KG to Class XII
- Co-ed
- No – Boys only
- Boarding
- No – Day school
- Founded
- 1995
- Student–teacher ratio
- ~30:1 (3,072 students / 104 teachers)
- Students
- 3,072
Staff
Principal: Swarna Karpagavalli S (M.Sc., B.Ed., PGDCA); ~104 teaching staff; managed by Paradise Educational Society / Arya Samaj Seva FoundationSummary for the Parent
Overview
D.A.V. Boys Senior Secondary School, Gopalapuram is a long-standing CBSE boys’ school known for its academic discipline, experienced teachers, and consistent results. It’s a good fit for families who value structure and academic rigor over a broad extracurricular focus.
Best Fit For
Academically driven boys who thrive in structured, disciplined settings.
Children who enjoy academic competitions and intellectual challenges.
Strengths
Strong academic results and experienced faculty.
Well-established reputation in Chennai.
Active participation in interschool academic events.
Clear academic structure and discipline.
Trade-offs / Things to check
Limited sports infrastructure.
Mixed parent feedback on administration and communication.
High academic pressure for some students.
Fee transparency and additional charges.
Recommendations / Questions to Ask
Request a full fee breakdown including one-time charges.
Ask about sports facilities and extracurricular options.
Check recent Class X/XII board results.
Understand teacher substitution and communication policies.
Visit the campus to assess space and environment.
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