Fee Comparison of Top Schools in Chandigarh

Fee Comparison of Top Schools in Chandigarh
Strawberry Fields High School:
Estimated Annual Fees: ₹1.5–2.5 lakh (exact data unavailable, but ranked #1 with premium infrastructure)[^2][^7].
Bhavan Vidyalaya:
Annual Fees: ₹50,000–1.5 lakh (CBSE curriculum, no explicit fee structure but mid-range positioning)[^5][^7].
Delhi Public School (DPS):
Admission Charges: ₹47,500 (one-time) + ₹10,000 caution money.
Quarterly Fees: ₹26,100–26,640 (Nursery–XII), totaling ~₹1.04–1.06 lakh/year[^2].
Chitkara International School:
Annual Fees: ₹2–3 lakh (global curriculum, tech-focused facilities)[^4][^5].
Carmel Convent School:
Annual Fees: ₹80,000–1.2 lakh (holistic programs, all-girls institution)[^7].
St. Joseph’s Senior Secondary School:
Annual Fees: ₹1.5–2 lakh (CBSE-affiliated, emphasis on moral education)[^4][^6].
St. John’s High School:
Annual Fees: ₹1–1.5 lakh (prestigious all-boys school)[^7].
St. Stephen’s School:
Annual Fees: ₹75,000–1.6 lakh (inclusive education focus)[^1][^8].
Vivek High School:
Annual Fees: ₹1.2–1.8 lakh (leadership programs, CBSE)[^7].
Oakridge International School (Mohali):
Annual Fees: ₹3.5–4.5 lakh (international curriculum, high-end facilities)[^1].
Key Observations:
CBSE Schools: Typically range from ₹50,000–2 lakh/year[^5].
Premium Institutions: Oakridge and Chitkara charge ₹2–4.5 lakh/year[^1][^5].
Mid-Range Options: DPS, St. John’s, and Bhavan Vidyalaya offer quality education at ₹1–1.5 lakh/year[^2][^7].
(Note: Fees vary by grade level and facilities; additional charges for transport, uniforms, and activities may apply.)