Tiruchi Corporation schools see rise in enrolment

Notable increase in student enrolment at Corporation schools in Tiruchi, offering quality education and infrastructure for underprivileged children.

Corporation schools in Tiruchi have witnessed a notable increase in student enrolment for the upcoming academic year. These schools, which cater to underprivileged children in the locality, perform well in terms of enrolment and academics.

Puthur Corporation Elementary School, for instance, has recorded a significant rise in its strength. From around 18 students in 2020, it has risen to around 300 in 2024-25. Seventy students are enrolled in Class 1, and about 100 are enrolled in other classes.

The school, which handles students between Class 1 and Class 5, has a play area and an exclusive library and also offers spoken English classes for the students. With only seven classrooms and 10 teachers, the school manages to excel in terms of academics, student enrolment, and infrastructure.

Since the school has infrastructure comparable to private schools, parents have evinced interest in enrolling their wards there. “With the next academic year approaching, there has been an increase in the number of applications from parents whose children study in private schools. Due to capacity restrictions, we had to turn away a few applicants,” P. Amsavalli, headmistress, told The Hindu.

Tiruchi Corporation has recently established three classrooms with smart classes at a total cost of ₹90 lakh. Steps are also being taken to construct additional classrooms and the civic body has planned to provide an extensive playground opposite the school.

Similarly, the Corporation Elementary School at Edamalaipatti Pudur has been witnessing an increase in enrolment. The school, which handles students between Class 1 and Class 5, has smart classrooms with air-conditioning, smart TVs in its common area, a library and play area. It offers karate and silambam classes for the students.

As many as 115 students are enrolled in Class 1 and about 30 are enrolled in other classes. “There were 624 students in the previous academic year, and the number is expected to increase to over 800 in the upcoming academic year,” said H. Pushpalatha, headmistress.