Schools and health
Schools, Healthcare. 4 min read.
01Schools
Schools in Chennai
Chennai's CBSE and ICSE schools are among the most demanding and selective in India. PSBB has set the standard for six decades. Chettinad Vidyashram, DAV, Sankara and MOP Vaishnav make up the rest of the top group. International schools (KC High, Sishya) teach IB, Cambridge IGCSE and ICSE.
What it costs
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Eleven schools from this guide, the bar is the fee against the dearest.
11 schools
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Padma Seshadri Bala Bhavan (PSBB)
₹80k to 2La year
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The gold-standard CBSE in Chennai since 1958. Highly selective admissions. Strong academic outcomes
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Chettinad Vidyashram
₹1.5L to 3La year
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Founded 1986. Premium CBSE with consistent top rankings. Strong cultural ethos
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DAV Boys / Girls / Public Schools
₹60k to 1.5La year
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Highly regarded CBSE network across Chennai. DAV Boys Gopalapuram is the flagship
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Sankara Senior Sec School
₹1L to 2La year
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Strong CBSE with deep South Chennai catchment. Sankara Vidyalayas across the city
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MOP Vaishnav (Modern School)
₹80k to 1.6La year
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Established matriculation school with strong academic reputation
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Bhavan's Rajaji Vidyashram
₹70k to 1.5La year
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Reliable CBSE network with strong academic track record
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Chinmaya Vidyalaya Anna Nagar
₹70k to 1.4La year
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Strong North Chennai CBSE, closest premium option for Anna Nagar families
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Sri Chaitanya School
₹40k to 1La year
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Large multi-branch chain with a strong competitive-exam (NEET/JEE) focus, a practical, affordable choice for intra-India families
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Ravindra Bharathi School
₹40k to 90ka year
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Multi-branch chain with structured academics and competitive-exam orientation; widely available across Chennai
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KC High International School
₹8L to 13La year
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Among the top-ranked international schools in TN. Cambridge IGCSE + IB DP. Strong choice for OMR-based families on international curriculum
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Sishya School
₹3L to 6La year
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Founded 1972. Premium ICSE with strong alumni network
| School | Board | Location | Annual Fees (2025-26) | Notes |
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| Padma Seshadri Bala Bhavan (PSBB) | CBSE | KK Nagar (main) + branches | ₹80k to 2L | The gold-standard CBSE in Chennai since 1958. Highly selective admissions. Strong academic outcomes |
| Chettinad Vidyashram | CBSE | RA Puram | ₹1.5L to 3L | Founded 1986. Premium CBSE with consistent top rankings. Strong cultural ethos |
| DAV Boys / Girls / Public Schools | CBSE | Gopalapuram + multiple branches | ₹60k to 1.5L | Highly regarded CBSE network across Chennai. DAV Boys Gopalapuram is the flagship |
| Sankara Senior Sec School | CBSE | Adyar | ₹1L to 2L | Strong CBSE with deep South Chennai catchment. Sankara Vidyalayas across the city |
| MOP Vaishnav (Modern School) | CBSE / Matric | Triplicane | ₹80k to 1.6L | Established matriculation school with strong academic reputation |
| Bhavan's Rajaji Vidyashram | CBSE | KK Nagar / Kilpauk | ₹70k to 1.5L | Reliable CBSE network with strong academic track record |
| Chinmaya Vidyalaya Anna Nagar | CBSE | Anna Nagar | ₹70k to 1.4L | Strong North Chennai CBSE, closest premium option for Anna Nagar families |
| Sri Chaitanya School | CBSE / State | Multiple branches citywide | ₹40k to 1L | Large multi-branch chain with a strong competitive-exam (NEET/JEE) focus, a practical, affordable choice for intra-India families |
| Ravindra Bharathi School | CBSE / State | Multiple branches citywide | ₹40k to 90k | Multi-branch chain with structured academics and competitive-exam orientation; widely available across Chennai |
| KC High International School | Cambridge / IB | Navalur (OMR) | ₹8L to 13L | Among the top-ranked international schools in TN. Cambridge IGCSE + IB DP. Strong choice for OMR-based families on international curriculum |
| Sishya School | ICSE / IGCSE | Adyar | ₹3L to 6L | Founded 1972. Premium ICSE with strong alumni network |
Fees are indicative annual tuition. Schools revise them every year and add admission, transport and other charges, so IKAN confirms the current fee with each school before you apply.
02Healthcare
Hospitals and doctors
Chennai is one of India's leading cities for medical tourism. Dr Prathap Reddy founded Apollo Hospitals here in 1983. The Apollo Proton Cancer Centre is South Asia's first proton therapy centre. With MIOT International, Gleneagles Global, Sri Ramachandra, SIMS and Kauvery, Chennai's hospitals are among the best in India.
What it costs
Every hospital number here was read on the hospital's own website on 4 Oct 2026. Where a site could not be read, the number is left out until it is checked.
| Police | 100 |
| Ambulance (108 EMS) | 108 |
| Fire Brigade | 101 |
| Disaster / Cyclone | 1077 |
| Women Helpline | 1091 |
| Apollo Emergency | 1066 |
| Greater Chennai Corporation | 1913 |
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