Maharana Pratap Sr Sec School

Located right in the Shejwal Complex on the busy Solapur Road in Hadapsar, this school is a bit different from your typical campus. Being in a complex means we are right in the middle of the local hustle and bustle. It’s a senior secondary school, so we mostly deal with the older kids who are getting ready for their board exams and thinking about what comes next. The location is convenient for anyone taking the bus along the main road, though the traffic noise is something we’ve just had to get used to over the years. Inside, you’ll find classrooms spread across the building, and we’ve squeezed in some labs for the science students to do their practicals. It isn't a fancy, sprawling estate with big green fields; it’s a functional space where the focus is strictly on the books and the lessons. Our staff is a small group of people who have been working together for quite a while. We spend a lot of time in the office handling admissions and the endless paperwork that comes with running a school. The hallways can get a bit crowded during the breaks, and the stairs are always busy, but it’s a lively atmosphere. We don't really do the whole polished marketing thing. People in Hadapsar know where we are and what we do. It’s just a straightforward place for students to come, sit down, and get their studies finished.