Kendriya Vidyalaya
Santragachi P O Gip Colony Howrah West Bengal · Howrah · West Bengal
Basic Details
- Boards
- Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), Affiliation No. 2400048
- Classes
- I – XII (Senior Secondary)
- Co-ed
- Yes
- Boarding
- No (day school only)
- Founded
- 1995
- Student–teacher ratio
- 36 teachers (PGT 9, TGT 12, PRT 15); exact ratio not published
- Students
- Not published; Class X (2024): 121 students, Class XII (2024): 88 students
- Staff
- Principal: Mr. Sujit Paul TirKey (M.Com, M.Ed), Special Educator: Mrs. Mridula Mukherjee
Summary for the Parent
Overview
Kendriya Vidyalaya Santragachi is a well-established CBSE school under the Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan, offering affordable education with a disciplined environment and solid academic outcomes. The school’s infrastructure is functional, and its teachers are experienced, though some parents have noted maintenance and subject availability issues.
What kind of child will this school work for best
- A child who thrives in structured, disciplined settings.
- A child from a family that values academic consistency and affordability.
- A child who benefits from a national-level CBSE curriculum and peer diversity.
Strengths
- Affordable, transparent fee structure.
- Strong academic performance in board exams.
- Experienced teaching staff.
- Large campus with playground and labs.
- National-level exposure through KVS network.
Potential trade-offs / Things to check
- Limited subject options in senior secondary (especially Arts).
- Maintenance and facility upkeep in some areas.
- Fire safety certificate still under process.
- Transport facility availability unclear.
- Counsellor/wellness teacher not listed.
Recommendations / Questions to Ask
- Confirm available streams and subjects for Class XI.
- Ask about current transport arrangements.
- Check for counsellor or wellness support.
- Visit the campus to assess maintenance and cleanliness.
- Verify the latest fee structure and admission timeline.
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