GSKV Government Girls Senior Secondary School

GSKV Government Girls Senior Secondary School in Old Faridabad is one of the city's most socially significant educational institutions, having provided girls from Faridabad's working-class communities with access to CBSE education since 1962. As a government school, it charges near-nominal fees of ₹8,000 to ₹12,000 per year — effectively making secondary and senior secondary education free for thousands of girls who would otherwise have no access to formal board-affiliated schooling. The school's sixty-plus-year history represents a remarkable story of community service, having educated generations of Faridabad's women at a time when girls' education was neither universal nor a social priority. Many of the school's graduates have gone on to careers in teaching, nursing, and other public service sectors that have contributed significantly to the city's development. The school is located just a short walk from the Old Faridabad Metro station, making it physically accessible from across the city at minimal transport cost. Infrastructure is basic, as expected of a government institution of this age and budget — classrooms are functional, facilities are modest, and resources are limited. However, many teachers are dedicated, experienced professionals who have committed their careers to serving this community. Academic results, while modest compared to private schools, are meaningful given the socioeconomic backgrounds of the student population. For Faridabad's most economically vulnerable families, GSKV is not just a school — it is a pathway to opportunity and self-sufficiency.