Sardar Patel Education Institute

What Sardar Patel Education Institute does

Sardar Patel Education Institute (SPEI) is a multi-institution educational campus in Kalvibid, Bhavnagar, Gujarat, India, operated by the charitable Sardar Patel Seva Trust (established March 1993, institute founded December 1996). It delivers education from pre-primary through post-graduate under 18+ named institutions, including English and Gujarati medium schools affiliated to CBSE and GSHSEB boards, and colleges affiliated to Maharaja Krishnakumarsinhji Bhavnagar University offering B.Com, BBA, B.Sc, M.Sc (Chemistry), BCA, B.Ed, BA, and MSW programs. Supporting facilities include hostels for boys and girls, transport, canteen, training centers (including UPSC/GPSC coaching via Smt. A.V. Sachapara IAS & Competitive Exam Training Centre), a central library, Sardar Patel Museum, V.N. Patel Art Gallery, and a medical centre. It is also the only GSHSEB English-medium school designated as a District Level Sports School by the Gujarat government and the first ISO-certified educational institute in Bhavnagar district.

The institute employs 95 staff and serves a distributed base of students across its institutions, including a girls-only school (Smt. M.S. Lakhani Kanya Vidyalaya) reporting 1,312 enrolled students. Its revenue model is tuition-driven, with ancillary recurring streams from hostel, transport, and canteen services, the latter two operated on a no-profit no-loss basis. Distribution is direct-to-consumer via institutional admissions, merit-based entrance tests for secondary levels, board-result-based admissions for higher secondary and college, with marketing conducted through the institute's own website (speibvn.org) and newspaper advertisements in Saurashtra Samachar. Governance is by a trust board (Chairman Govindbhai L. Kakadia, Vice Chairman Rameshbhai Z. Mendpara, President Gagjibhai G. Sutaria, Managing Trustee V.S. Lakhani, Secretary B.P. Jagani, Treasurer Batukbhai B. Mangukia), with no external investors, no public listing, and no disclosed revenue. The institute also operates free schools in the Anandnagar slum area as part of its social welfare mission.

Name

Sardar Patel Education Institute

Legal name

Sardar Patel Educational Institute

Website

https://speibvn.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Sardar Patel Education Institute is a charitable multi-institution educational campus in Bhavnagar, Gujarat, offering pre-primary through post-graduate education in English and Gujarati mediums across CBSE and GSEB boards, plus competitive exam coaching, sports training, and CSR-led free education for underprivileged children.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Education Services

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Educational Support Services (61171)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

International/Global Curriculum Schools (IB, Cambridge, etc.) (EDAJABAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Test Prep & Exam Readiness (K–12) (EDAJALAC)

Keywords

• Primary education services
• Secondary education programs
• Higher secondary schooling
• Undergraduate college programs
• Teacher training college

Headquarters

HQ city

Bhavnagar

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees: Primary revenue from tuition fees charged across pre-school, school (English and Gujarati medium), and college divisions. Fee structure varies by section and medium of instruction.
2. Transport Services: Transport facility provided on no-profit no-loss basis with minimum fare charged from students. All buses monitored by CCTV.
3. Hostel Facility: Well furnished hostel facility for boys and girls within campus with reading room, canteen and meeting room.
4. Canteen Services: Modernized kitchen providing hygienic and nutritious food maintained on nonprofit-no-loss basis.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Sardar Patel Education Institute delivers school and college education services across pre-primary, primary, secondary, higher secondary, undergraduate, and postgraduate levels, in both English and Gujarati mediums under CBSE and GSEB boards. Its core offering is the operation of named schools (e.g., M.L. Kakadia National School, Shree L.G. Kakadia Sec. School, Smt. M.S. Lakhani Kanya Vidyalaya) and colleges (e.g., G.L. Kakadia College of Commerce & Management, Science College, B.Ed. College, BCA College) along with ancillary services such as transport, hostel, canteen, training centers, library, and museum. Education is offered on tuition-fee basis with additional free education to underprivileged children in slum areas as part of the trust's social welfare mission.

Product overview

Sardar Patel Education Institute operates as a comprehensive educational institution under the Sardar Patel Seva Trust, offering a complete educational ecosystem from pre-primary to post-graduate levels. The institute encompasses multiple schools across English and Gujarati mediums, including pre-schools (Smt. A.R. Sutaria Nursery School, O.Z. Mendpara Play House), primary schools (Shree G.M. Donda Primary School, Shree Gagjibhai G. Sutaria Prathmik Shala), secondary schools (Shree L.G. Kakadia Secondary-Higher Secondary School, M.L. Kakadia National School CBSE Board, Shree Zaverbhai K. Mendapara Madhyamik Shala), and colleges (G.L. Kakadia College of Commerce & Management, Matushri Ratanben Ramjibhai Monapara Mahila Arts College, Matushri Rumba Tejani & Matushri Shantaba Vidia Science College, Smt. L.L. Kakadia B.Ed. College, V.S. Lakhani College of Computer Science). Supporting facilities include a Training Center for professional development, V.N.Patel Art Gallery, Sardar Patel Museum, and Central Library. The institute provides education in both English and Gujarati mediums, with specialized institutions for girls' education (Smt. M.S. Lakhani Kanya Vidyalaya, Smt. D.B. Mangukia Bal Mandir) and free education for underprivileged children.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Sardar Patel Seva Trust: The parent trust that operates Sardar Patel Educational Institute, established in March 1993 with social welfare as its main objective.

Products and services

• Smt. A.R. Sutaria Nursery School English medium nursery school offering Lower Kindergarten and Upper Kindergarten programs with audio-visual facilities, playgrounds, and toy rooms for young children in Bhavnagar.
• Smt. O.Z. Mendpara Pre-School English medium playgroup school acclimatizing young children to school atmosphere with colorfully themed classrooms and child-proof toys.
• Shree G. M. Donda Primary School English medium primary school offering classes from 1st to 8th standard with science lab, computer lab, and sports facilities.
• M. L. Kakadia National School (CBSE Board) CBSE affiliated English medium school from classes 1st to 4th with Art, Craft, PT, Yogasana, Karate, and Music programs.
• Shree L. G. Kakadia Secondary-Higher Secondary School English medium co-educational school registered with Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board offering Commerce and Science streams at higher secondary level.
• Smt. M. S. Lakhani Kanya Vidyalaya Gujarati medium girls-only school from Standard 1 to 12 currently serving 1,312 students with emphasis on arts, sports, and cultural activities.
• G. L. Kakadia College of Commerce & Management College offering B.Com and BBA courses affiliated to Maharaja Krishnakumarsinhji Bhavnagar University.
• Matushri Ratanben Ramjibhai Monapara Arts College Women's arts college focusing on overall development with activities including beauty parlor, computer training, and competitive exam preparation.
• Matushri Rumba Tejani & Matushri Shantaba Vidia Science College Science college offering B.Sc and M.Sc courses affiliated to Maharaja Krishnakumarsinhji Bhavnagar University.
• Smt. L. L. Kakadia B.Ed. College Teacher education college offering one-year B.Ed. degree program with NCTE recognition and intake of 100 students.
• V. S. Lakhani College of Computer Science (BCA) Computer science college offering BCA program for software and programming education.
• Training Center (Professional Development) Professional development training center providing skill enhancement programs including IAS, GPSC, UPSC, and competitive exam preparation for students and young professionals.
• Free Education Schools in Slum Area (Anandnagar) Free schools providing no-cost pre-primary and primary education, school uniform, books, school bag, and nutritious snacks to economically and socially backward children in the Anandnagar slum area of Bhavnagar.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% pass rate in 10th CBSE Board 2019-20 and 2020
• +3 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Maharaja Krishnakumarsinhji Bhavnagar UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAll college programs affiliated to the university including B.Com, BBA, B.Sc, M.Sc (Chemistry), BA, B.Ed, MSW, and BCA courses. University affiliation ensures academic standards and degree validity.
• National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRecognition and permission for B.Ed college (Smt. L.L. Kakadia B.Ed. College) established in June 2004, ensuring quality standards for teacher education.
• Gujarat GovernmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment recognition for B.Ed program and District Level Sports School status granted by Sports Authority of Gujarat.
• CBSE (Central Board of Secondary Education)coreOthersM.L. Kakadia National School operates under CBSE curriculum, providing students with nationally recognized board examinations.
• Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board (GSHSEB)coreOthersMultiple schools operate under GSEB including Shree L.G. Kakadia Secondary/Higher Secondary School. One of few English medium schools under this board.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves25 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Sanskriti Schools / Pragati Group: Operates private CBSE schools across India with board exam focus and co-curricular programming — directly comparable to SPEI's CBSE board school (M.L. Kakadia National School) and outcomes-led positioning.
• Delhi Public School (DPS) Society: Operates one of India's largest private K-12 school networks across CBSE/ICSE boards, directly comparable to SPEI's CBSE English-medium schools (e.g., M.L. Kakadia National School) and broader K-12 multi-branch model.
• Ryan International Group of Institutions: Pan-India private K-12 chain offering CBSE/ICSE schooling with integrated sports, arts, and value-education programmes — directly overlapping with SPEI's English-medium school offerings and ISO-led quality positioning.
• GD Goenka Group of Schools: Private K-12 chain spanning CBSE/IB/Cambridge curricula with sports and co-curricular emphasis — comparable to SPEI in operating multiple branded schools under a parent trust/group umbrella.
• Edify Schools: Indian K-12 chain focused on activity-based learning and digital classrooms — closely comparable to SPEI's digital classroom investments and value-added curricula beyond academics.
• National Public School (NPS): Multi-branch CBSE private K-12 chain known for academic outcomes and holistic development — comparable to SPEI on the same outcome-led, multi-institution private school model in India.
• Seth Anandram Jaipuria Group of Educational Institutions: Multi-branch private K-12 group operating schools and colleges across India under a trust/group structure — comparable to SPEI on multi-vertical (school + college) educational operating model.
• Step by Step School: Private CBSE K-12 group emphasising holistic education, sports, and arts alongside academics — overlapping closely with SPEI's value proposition around academic outcomes plus sports/yoga/karate programming.
• Lotus Valley International School: Private CBSE-affiliated K-12 school with strong digital classroom and sports infrastructure — directly comparable to SPEI's English-medium schools on tech-enabled learning and holistic co-curricular offerings.

Emerging players

• Oakridge International School: Premium private K-12 chain with international curriculum orientation across Indian cities — operates in a similar premium-private-school segment and competes for aspirational Indian parents similar to SPEI's target base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/speiscience

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles18 records

Subsidiaries18 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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