Kendriya Vidyalaya No 1
Parent InsightsKANCHRAPARA P O KAMPA 24 PARGANAS (N) DISTT WEST BENGAL
School Information
Board / Curriculum
CBSE
Grades offered
Nursery - 12
Medium
English
Type
Co-ed
Students
1,729 (as of Aug 2025)
Student–Teacher Ratio
Approximately 42:1 (based on public enrolment and staff data)
Boarding
Day school only
Established
1978
Pincode
743193
Leadership & Staff
- • 51 teaching and 8 non-teaching staff; several senior PGTs and TGTs; PGT Computer Science received KVS Excellence Certificate
Fees & Admissions
| Class / Category | Fee (₹) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Admission Fee | 25 | One-time |
| Re-admission Fee | 100 | One-time |
| Tuition Fee (Boys IX–X) | 200/month | Girls and some categories exempt |
| Tuition Fee (Boys XI–XII Commerce/Humanities) | 300/month | |
| Tuition Fee (Boys XI–XII Science) | 400/month | |
| Computer Fund | 100 | From Class III onwards |
| Computer Science Elective | 150 | For XI–XII students taking the subject |
| Vidyalaya Vikas Nidhi (VVN) | 500/month | For all classes |
• Notes for parents:
• Fees are as per the official KVS structure (updated Oct 2024).
• Transport fees are not listed; confirm directly with the school.
• Fee exemptions apply for girls, SC/ST, and KVS employee children.
What Parents Say
Aggregated from parent reviews across platforms. Ask these questions during your school visit.
Academics & Results
Positives
The school consistently achieves near 100% pass rates in Class X and XII, showing strong academic focus.
Watch out for
Some parents mention that the academic pressure in senior classes can be intense.
Ask: How does the school support students who struggle academically or need extra help?
Teaching & Staff
Positives
Teachers are experienced and approachable, with some receiving KVS awards.
Watch out for
The student–teacher ratio (~34:1) means individual attention may be limited.
Ask: What is the average class size in your child’s grade?
Facilities & Activities
Positives
Well-equipped labs, library, and active NCC and sports programs.
Watch out for
Transport details are unclear, and campus size is not published.
Ask: Is there a school bus service? What are the safety measures?
Admissions & Processes
Positives
Transparent process with all lists published online.
Watch out for
High demand leads to long waitlists and uncertainty for new applicants.
Ask: What are the chances of admission for non-priority categories?
Campus & Facilities
Reviews from Other Platforms
Aggregated from public sources for reference. These are not verified by SchoolCompass.
What parents liked
"This school was excellent. I lived my 12 years in this school as a student and my experience was very good... the teachers are very supportive."
— Treasure132
"A lovely school. Best in the city of Ishapore."
— Sanjoy Bhowal
"Very nice school. Good quality teachers. Best school in the locality."
— Deepanjan Thakur
Concerns raised
"KV is weak in terms of English, that's one major drawback."
— Quora user
"Parents sometimes face long waitlists and multiple admission lists before getting a seat."
— Parent discussions
"Some parents complain about transport and logistics in KVs in the area (timings, bus availability)."
— Local parent forums
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