Dav Boys Senior Secondary School

What Dav Boys Senior Secondary School does

D.A.V. Boys Senior Secondary School, Gopalapuram is a private boys' school in Chennai, India, established in 1970 and managed by the Arya Samaj Seva Foundation (ASSF), a society registered under the Societies Act. It is the first branch of the D.A.V. (Dayanand Anglo-Vedic) Group of Schools and is affiliated with the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), New Delhi, up to Class XII (Affiliation No. 1930148). The school delivers the CBSE curriculum to approximately 3,060 boys from LKG through Class XII on a 1.14-acre campus with 72 classrooms, 7 laboratories, and a library. Teaching staff of 95-125+ supports academics, complemented by NCC Army and Naval wings, 10+ student clubs (Computer Science, Eco, Science, Quiz, Health, Astronomy, Heritage, Maths, Robotics, MUN), and Vedic-value-based holistic education.

The business model is a recurring annual tuition subscription charged to families, with fee structure disclosed publicly and payments processed through the NeverSkip platform. Revenue figures are not publicly disclosed. The school markets through its own website (bgpm.davchennai.org), Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and a RedCircle podcast, supported by an alumni network portal and in-house student developer team (DARVIS) that maintains the digital presence. The primary customer segments are school-age boys and their parents/guardians in Chennai, with no commercial or B2B customers. The school holds mandatory regulatory disclosures (RTE recognition, building and fire safety certificates, state NOC) and has won recognitions including the D.A.V. Ignite Award 2024-25 and All India Best Cadet Gold Medals at the NCC Republic Day Camp in 2025 and 2026.

Name

Dav Boys Senior Secondary School

Legal name

D.A.V. Boys Senior Secondary School

Website

https://bgpm.davchennai.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

D.A.V. Boys Senior Secondary School, Gopalapuram is a CBSE-affiliated private boys' school in Chennai, established in 1970, serving approximately 3,060 students from LKG through Class XII with tuition-based recurring revenue.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Education (CBSE Boys' School)

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Elementary Schools (EDAJAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Preschool Programs within Private K–12 Schools (EDACABAM)

Keywords

• CBSE K-12 education
• Boys school education
• Student clubs activities
• NCC training program
• Holistic value education

Headquarters

HQ city

Chennai

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Academic Fees: Annual tuition fees charged to students from LKG through Class XII. Fee structure is documented and available through the school's fee payment portal using NeverSkip platform.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

D.A.V. Boys Senior Secondary School provides CBSE-affiliated education for boys from LKG through Class XII, supported by a holistic curriculum combining academic rigour with Vedic principles, character development, and patriotic values. The offering includes structured classroom learning, a portfolio of 10+ student clubs, NCC Army and Naval wings, sports facilities, career counselling, and publications (Deepika magazine, Insight newsletter). The school also operates an in-house student developer team (DARVIS) that maintains digital infrastructure, and uses the NeverSkip platform for fee processing.

Product overview

D.A.V. Boys Senior Secondary School is an educational institution offering holistic education from pre-primary (LKG) through Class XII. The school's core educational offering is its CBSE-affiliated curriculum, enhanced by a diverse portfolio of student activities and clubs including Computer Science Club (with digital media team JARVIS and website team DARVIS), Eco Club, Science Club, Quiz Club, Health Club, Astronomy Club, Heritage Club, Maths Club (Sankhya Sangam), Robotics Club, and Model United Nations Club. The school also runs NCC programs for both Army and Naval wings. The institution publishes its own magazine (Deepika), newsletter (Insight), and annual Campus Chronicles to document student achievements.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CBSE Curriculum (LKG to Class XII) Full-time CBSE-affiliated academic education for boys from LKG through Class XII, including structured curriculum, qualified faculty, science and computer labs, library, and board examination preparation.
• NCC Army Wing National Cadet Corps army wing program offering military training, leadership development, and discipline to students, with cadets earning national recognition including All India Best Cadet Gold Medals.
• NCC Naval Wing National Cadet Corps naval wing program providing maritime and naval training to develop seamanship, leadership, and discipline among students.
• Computer Science Club (with DARVIS and JARVIS) Student club focused on computer science education, competitions, hosting events like SRM Codathon and SBOA SCRAP, and housing the school's digital media team JARVIS and website development team DARVIS.
• Eco Club Environmental awareness club conducting activities such as crossword quizzes on environmental topics and promoting green practices among students.
• Science Club Club conducting science-related activities and competitions for students across primary and secondary levels, including quizzes, exhibitions, and hands-on experiments.
• Quiz Club Active club participating in and winning various inter-school quiz competitions, including Kalanjali Culturals, WIZQUIZ NDA, and Rotary Club Galaxy quiz.
• Health Club Club focused on student wellness and mental health, organizing seminars and activities on stress management and holistic well-being.
• Astronomy Club Club for exploring astronomy and space science, equipped with a GSO Dobsonian 12-inch telescope, conducting stargazing camps and workshops on topics like black holes and exoplanets.
• Heritage Club Club promoting awareness of Indian cultural heritage through activities like art events, quizzes, field trips, and mock parliaments.
• Maths Club (Sankhya Sangam) Mathematics club conducting competitions like Math Whiz, Sudoku challenges, and geometry projects for students from Classes I to XII.
• Robotics Club STEM-focused club engaging students in robotics projects, quizzes, and project management activities using STEM components.
• MUN Club (Model United Nations) Club preparing students for Model United Nations conferences, developing public speaking, diplomacy, and negotiation skills through inter-school competitions.
• Career Counselling Career guidance and counselling services for students covering competitive exam preparation and higher-education pathway planning.
• School Admissions (LKG and Class X lateral entry) Admissions process for prospective students, with online application via admissions.davchennai.org, including LKG entry and lateral Class X entry based on transfer certificate.

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

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App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Arya Samaj Seva Foundation (ASSF)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1970Manages the school as part of D.A.V. Group of Schools. ASSF formerly known as Tamil Nadu Arya Samaj Educational Society (TNAES), registered under the Societies Act. Provides governance and alignment with Vedic principles.
• CBSE (Central Board of Secondary Education)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchool is affiliated to and fully recognized up to Class XII level by CBSE New Delhi. Affiliation Number: 1930148, School Code: 55039.
• NCC (National Cadet Corps) - Army WingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchool has active NCC Army Wing with cadets achieving national recognition including All India Best Cadet Gold Medal at Republic Day Camp.
• NCC (National Cadet Corps) - Naval WingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchool has active NCC Naval Wing providing maritime training and leadership development.
• DAV Group of Schools NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFirst branch of the D.A.V. Group of Schools network including DAV Girls Mogappair, DAV Boys Mogappair, DAV Co-Ed Mogappair, DAV Girls Gopalapuram, DAV Co-Ed Gill Nagar, DAV Co-Ed Puducherry, DAV Co-Ed Pallikaranai, and other affiliated schools.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Delhi Public School (DPS) Network: Pan-India chain of CBSE-affiliated K-12 schools operating under a common brand. National-scale incumbent offering broadly comparable curriculum and ethos, though without the Vedic/Arya Samaj framing that distinguishes DAV.
• Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan: Government-run central K-12 network under India's Ministry of Education. Serves as a baseline competitor for CBSE families and competes with DAV for government-employee and transferable-family segments in Chennai.

Direct peers

• Chinmaya Vidyalaya: Chennai-based CBSE school that hosted CHINMUN 2023 (won by DAV). Comparable on values-led education, club activity depth, and family positioning in Chennai's premium school market.
• D.A.V. Boys Senior Secondary School, Mogappair: Sister boys-only CBSE school within the same D.A.V. Group managed by Arya Samaj Seva Foundation, sharing identical mission, governance, brand, and curricular model. Directly comparable on size, target segment, and operating geography.
• MCC Higher Secondary School: Long-established Chennai K-12 school with strong academic and extracurricular reputation. Competes directly with DAV Gopalapuram for the same catchment of ambitious, value-conscious urban families.
• Vidya Mandir Senior Secondary School: One of Chennai's most reputed CBSE senior secondary schools serving a similar premium urban parent segment with comparable extracurricular emphasis. Direct competitor for high-achievement Chennai families seeking CBSE education.
• SBOA School and Junior College: Chennai CBSE school that has hosted the SCRAP IT Quiz won by DAV four years running. Direct peer along dimensions of academic focus, IT/STEM emphasis, and inter-school competitive presence.
• D.A.V. Girls Senior Secondary School, Gopalapuram: Twins the Gopalapuram campus structure for girl students under the same ASSF governance. Operates from the same premium Chennai micro-market with the same CBSE framework, making it the closest brand-level peer in the network.
• Padma Seshadri (PS) Senior Secondary School: Top-tier Chennai CBSE school that has appeared alongside DAV in MUN competitions. Targets a similar demographic of premium urban families pursuing holistic, activity-rich schooling in Chennai.
• Don Bosco Matriculation Higher Secondary School: Long-established Chennai-based K-12 institution with similar extracurricular breadth and premium family positioning. Competes for the same boys' education segments within Chennai.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCjJg-YwGv4ZBUckgkBB1Eqw?sub_confirmation=1
• Facebookfacebook.com/boysgpm.davchennai
• Instagraminstagram.com/dav_boys.gpm
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/dav-boys-senior-secondary-school

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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