The Peepal Grove School

What The Peepal Grove School does

The Peepal Grove School is a private, non-profit residential boarding school located on a 25-30 acre campus in an inland valley of Chittoor District, Andhra Pradesh, India, approximately 180 km from Bengaluru. Founded in 2006 by Sri M (Mumtaz Ali) as a project of The Satsang Foundation and inaugurated by the then-President of India, Dr. Abdul Kalam, the school delivers ICSE/CISCE-affiliated education from Grade IV through Grade XII under an alternative, experiential pedagogy emphasizing critical thinking, creativity, and self-knowledge over rote learning. The campus supports up to 180 students (one section per grade, capped at 25 per grade) with a 1:5 teacher-student ratio and approximately 36 teachers drawn nationally, supported by a 6,000+ volume library, dedicated science labs, and an on-site residential program including healthcare.

The school's product surface comprises a single unified educational offering combining curricular (ICSE) and co-curricular programs (sports, music, dance, drama, yoga, Kalaripayattu), experiential learning via camps, treks and community service, and a structured Grades 9-12 career guidance program delivered through an external partner. There is no proprietary technology platform; the school's sole digital product is a multi-step online admissions form. The institution also provides teacher-training and event support to the related Satsang Vidyalaya, a rural school for low-income communities in Madanapalle.

Revenue is derived entirely from recurring tuition and fee payments by parents (annual fee paid in two installments plus a refundable caution deposit and a Rs. 6,000 registration fee). The go-to-market is direct-to-consumer: parents discover the school via word-of-mouth, alumni referrals, the school blog, and social channels, then apply directly via the website for entry at Grade IV or Grade XI, with an admissions window from October to March and an academic year beginning in June. The school explicitly disclaims any branches or franchisees, and there are no external investors, debt or equity instruments, or M&A activity associated with the institution.

Name

The Peepal Grove School

Legal name

The Peepal Grove School

Website

https://peepalgroveschool.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Peepal Grove School is a private, nonprofit residential boarding school in Andhra Pradesh, India, offering ICSE-affiliated alternative education for Grades 4-12. Founded in 2006 by Sri M under The Satsang Foundation, it serves up to 180 students with a 1:5 teacher-student ratio.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Alternative Residential K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Nonsectarian Independent Boarding Schools (EDAJABAB)

Keywords

• Alternative education
• Residential boarding school
• ICSE curriculum
• Experiential learning
• K-12 education

Headquarters

HQ city

Chittoor District

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Academic Tuition and Fees: Annual fee payable in two installments with a caution deposit (refundable). Fee Structure revised every year in September for the following year. Registration fee of Rs. 6,000/- for new applications.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Peepal Grove School is a co-educational, residential boarding and alternative school affiliated to the CISCE Board (ICSE Syllabus) located in Chittoor District, Andhra Pradesh, India. It offers holistic education from Grade 4 to Grade 12 with a 1:5 teacher-student ratio for approximately 180 students on a 25-30 acre natural campus. The school combines rigorous academic programs with extensive co-curricular activities including Kalaripayattu, Yoga, Music, Dance, Art, and experiential learning through camps, treks, and community service.

Product overview

The Peepal Grove School is a single, unified educational institution offering comprehensive residential boarding school services from Grade 4 to Grade 12. The school operates under the ICSE/CISCE Board curriculum and provides an integrated educational experience combining rigorous academic programs with extensive co-curricular activities including sports, art, dance, music, yoga, and Kalaripayattu. The institution offers structured career guidance services, experiential learning opportunities through camps and treks, and supports the rural Satsang Vidyalaya school. An online application system facilitates the admission process. The school maintains a low teacher-student ratio of 1:5 to 1:6, creating a familial atmosphere for approximately 180 students on a 25-30 acre campus.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• The Peepal Grove School (Residential Boarding Program) Co-educational, residential boarding school and alternative school (ICSE Syllabus) providing holistic education from Grade 4 to Grade 12 for children of parents seeking an alternative to conventional schooling in South India.
• Curricular Program

Quantifiable outcome

• Graduates have gained admission to prestigious institutions including IIT Chennai, Berklee College of Music, University of Arizona, Purdue University
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• The Valley School: Krishnamurti Foundation-affiliated alternative school in Bangalore with inquiry-based, holistic residential education — same philosophical roots, comparable teacher-student ratio and alternative ICSE/IB curriculum positioning.
• Sahyadri School: Progressive residential school near Pune built around experiential, place-based learning — directly comparable alternative-education model, similar small-campus scale and emphasis on student autonomy.
• Woodstock School: International alternative residential school in Mussoorie with multicultural student body and experiential learning emphasis — comparable international enrollment profile and progressive pedagogy.
• Rishi Valley School: Alternative residential school in Andhra Pradesh/Telangana operated by the Krishnamurti Foundation of India — directly comparable holistic/experiential pedagogy, similar founder-philosophy lineage (Sri M was a Krishnamurti Foundation trustee), and rural campus model.

Broad incumbents

• Mayo College: Premier heritage boarding school in Ajmer with large residential campus — comparable premium private boarding positioning and India-wide student draw, though more traditional pedagogy.
• The Doon School: India's most prestigious all-boys private boarding school in Dehradun — comparable residential private K-12 scale, premium pricing, and aspirational brand, though more mainstream and exam-focused.

Emerging players

• Pathways World School: Alternative residential school near Delhi/Gurgaon offering IB curriculum with experiential learning — comparable premium alternative positioning targeting affluent Indian families, but larger and more urban.
• Riverside School: Progressive alternative day school in Ahmedabad focused on inquiry-based learning — comparable educational philosophy (similar to Peepal Grove's experiential approach) at smaller day-school scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/ThePeepalGroveSchool
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/the-peepal-grove-school

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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