Dave Baba Vidyalaya
16 Vandikaran Street Velacherry Chennai-600042 · Chennai · Tamil Nadu
If you’re a parent looking for a CBSE school in Velachery that balances academics with cultural activities, DAVE Baba Vidyalaya might already be on your list. Here’s a detailed, parent-friendly look at what the school offers — the good, the not-so-good, and what you should check before enrolling your child.
Basic Details
- Boards
- CBSE
- Classes
- Pre-Nursery to Grade 12
- Co-ed
- Yes
- Boarding
- Listed in directories, but primarily a day school — confirm directly
- Founded
- 2012
- Student–teacher ratio
- Around 11:1 (based on 27 teachers and 305 students)
- Students
- Around 305 students
Summary for the Parent
Overview
DAVE Baba Vidyalaya is a relatively young CBSE school in Velachery that offers a structured academic environment with a good mix of cultural activities. Parents generally appreciate the teaching quality and extracurricular exposure, though administrative behaviour and fee transparency are recurring concerns.
Strengths
Strong academic focus
Active cultural and extracurricular programs
Small student–teacher ratio
No donation admission policy
Trade-offs
Administrative behaviour and communication
Fee transparency
Limited campus space for large sports facilities
Conflicting information about hostel and advanced facilities
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