Krm Public School
Parent InsightsBLOCK NO. 11.(T.S.NO.32/1 (PART) 37/1,37/2,37/3,37/4,37/5) SHANTHI NAGAR 2ND LANE, SEMBIUM VILLAGE, M H ROAD, PERAMBUR, CHENNAI-600011.
If you’re exploring CBSE schools in North Chennai, KRM Public School, Perambur often comes up in conversations.
- ✦Managed by the Kaligi Ranganathan Montford Group, a well-known educational trust in Chennai
- ✦Offers a 360° virtual campus tour on its website
- ✦Focus on digital learning with over 100 smart classrooms
Summary for Parents
Overview
- •KRM Public School, Perambur is a CBSE-affiliated day school known for its strong infrastructure, digital classrooms, and extracurricular variety. It’s a good fit for families who value structure, discipline, and academic focus. However, parents should be aware of mixed feedback on administration and teacher consistency.
What kind of child will this school work best for
- •Children who thrive in structured, academically focused environments
- •Kids who enjoy extracurriculars like robotics, sports, and cultural events
Strengths
- •Spacious campus and modern facilities
- •Strong academic results and career guidance
- •Wide range of extracurricular options
- •Experienced leadership and counsellor support
Potential trade-offs / Things to check
- •Variability in teacher quality across sections
- •Administrative responsiveness
- •Fee transparency and additional costs
- •Staff turnover and training consistency
Recommendations / Questions to Ask
- •Meet the class teacher and ask about teaching methods
- •Request the latest class-wise board results
- •Clarify transport and activity fees
- •Ask about grievance redressal and parent communication channels
- •Enquire about teacher training and retention
School Information
Board / Curriculum
CBSE
Grades offered
Nursery - 12
Medium
English
Type
Co-ed
Students
~3,044 (as per CBSE Form 2020; confirm current numbers)
Student–Teacher Ratio
1:40 (as per mandatory disclosure)
Boarding
Day school only
Established
2011
Pincode
600011
Leadership & Staff
- • Led by Principal Dr. D. P. Sivasakti Balan (PhD, MEd, MPhil); includes special educator and 3 counsellors; regular in-house teacher training
Fees & Admissions
| Class / Category | Fee (₹) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-KG | ₹47,500 | Tuition ₹28,500 + Term ₹14,250 + Other ₹4,750 |
| JKG | ₹50,000 | |
| SKG | ₹50,500 | |
| I–V | ₹54,500–₹56,500 | |
| VI–VIII | ₹59,500–₹63,800 | |
| IX–X | ₹66,500–₹67,500 | |
| XI | ₹83,500 | |
| XII | ₹79,500 |
• Admission fee ₹1,000–₹2,000 depending on level
• Transport charges are extra and vary by route; contact the transport office at 8754436466
• Fees are from the school’s official 2023–24 PDF — confirm the latest schedule before applying
Admission Process for Interested Parents
Admission Window
Typically December to March for the next academic year
Steps
- 1.1. Fill out the online application form on the school website
- 2.2. Submit required documents and pay the application fee
- 3.3. Attend interaction/assessment (for certain grades)
- 4.4. Confirm admission by paying the first-term fees
Documents Required
- 1.Birth certificate
- 2.Aadhar (child & parents)
- 3.photos
- 4.previous school TC (if applicable)
- 5.address proof
- 6.immunization record
What Parents Say
Aggregated from parent reviews across platforms. Ask these questions during your school visit.
Academics
Positives
Parents appreciate the school’s structured approach and consistent board results, including a 100% pass rate in 2022. Teachers are said to prepare students well for exams.
Watch out for
Some parents mention uneven teaching quality across sections and limited focus on conceptual clarity in certain grades.
Ask: Ask how the school ensures consistency in teaching quality across sections and what academic support is available for struggling students.
Infrastructure & Facilities
Positives
The campus is spacious for an urban school, with digital classrooms, labs, and playgrounds that most parents find impressive.
Watch out for
A few parents have asked for better maintenance transparency, though no major infrastructure issues are reported.
Ask: Visit the campus personally to see classroom and lab conditions, especially for higher grades.
Fees & Administration
Positives
Many parents feel the facilities justify the fees and appreciate the extracurricular exposure.
Watch out for
Several reviews mention high fees and slow administrative response, with some feeling the school is too money-focused.
Ask: Clarify all fee components, refund policies, and how the school handles parent grievances.
Co‑curricular Activities
Positives
The school offers TED‑Ed clubs, robotics, and sports coaching, which parents find enriching.
Watch out for
Some parents feel the quality of these programs varies by batch and would like more qualified coaches.
Ask: Ask for details on coach qualifications and how often extracurriculars are integrated into the timetable.
Campus & Facilities
6,119.9 sq. metres
Reviews from Other Platforms
Aggregated from public sources for reference. These are not verified by SchoolCompass.
What parents liked
""KRM Public School campus is very big. It’s greenery all over. Education standard is superb. Many sports and extracurricular activities are conducted... Yoga classes are also conducted for all the kids.""
— Vijayalakshmi
""One of the best CBSE schools in North Chennai. High-class coaching. Teachers are so friendly to the students and parents. Environment is amazing. Well-maintained classrooms and washrooms.""
— Vinoth
""School has good infrastructure and regular career guidance sessions. Online teaching during pandemic was handled well.""
— Edustoke reviewer
Concerns raised
""Management staff and principal behave like government school... I had a very worst experience in this school.""
— R. K. Rubber
""Inexperienced. High fee structure. Poor administration and unskilled teachers, also fully focused on money.""
— Kamalakannan
""Very worst teachers.""
— Uma
What Kind of Peer Group?
Age Range
From 3 years (Pre‑KG) to 18 years (Class XII)
Family Backgrounds
Predominantly families from Perambur and nearby North Chennai areas
Socio-economic Profile
Middle to upper-middle income families; fees are moderate-high for the locality
Child Profiles
academically inclined children who do well in structured environments and enjoy extracurricular exposure like robotics, sports, and cultural events
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