About SSG
Sainik School, Ghorakhal is a school located in Nainital. It is affiliated to the CBSE board. The school was established in 1966. Annual tuition ranges from ₹155,929 to ₹159,979 depending on grade. Explore fees, admission process, facilities and parent reviews on this page.
Quick facts
- Which board is SSG affiliated to?
- Sainik School, Ghorakhal is affiliated to CBSE and is a full-boarding school in Nainital.
- What are the annual fees at SSG?
- Annual tuition at Sainik School, Ghorakhal ranges from ₹1.56 L – ₹1.60 L/year depending on grade. Admission charges, security deposit, uniform and transport are billed separately.
- Where is SSG located?
- Sainik School, Ghorakhal is located at Gorkhakhal - Shyamkhet Rd, Nainital – 263156, Nainital.
- When was SSG established?
- Sainik School, Ghorakhal was established in 1966 and has been operating in Nainital for 60 years.
- Is SSG co-ed or single-gender?
- Sainik School, Ghorakhal is a co-educational school.
- Is SSG accepting admissions?
- Sainik School, Ghorakhal is open to enquiries for April to March. Use the Apply or Enquire button on this page to start an enquiry.
- How can I contact SSG?
- You can reach Sainik School, Ghorakhal on 9411107817 or by email at ssghorakhal@gmail.com. Address: Gorkhakhal - Shyamkhet Rd, Nainital, 263156.
Sainik School Ghorakhal, located near Nainital was established on 21 march 1966 on magnificent estate of Nawab of Rampur. The name ‘Ghorakhal’ relates the events in 1857 when a British General in a desperate bid to escape the revolutionaries of Awadh, strayed into this area and his horse while drinking water from nearby pond died, therefore the name Ghora (Horse) Khal (pond). The Ghorakhal estate was presented to General Wheeler in 1870 by the British Rulers. In 1921, then Nawab of Rampur, Maj Gen, His Highness, Alijah, Amirul Umrah, Nawab, Sir Syed Mohammed Hamid Ali, Khan Bahadur, purchased this Estate. After the abolition of the privy purses in post Independent India, the State Government (then Uttar Pradesh) purchased the Estate from the Nawab of Rampur in March 1964 and later Sainik School Ghorakhal was established on 21 March 1966.
About the school
Set in Nainital, Uttarakhand, Sainik School, Ghorakhal is a well-known co-educational full boarding school catering to families looking for a CBSE school in Nainital. The school has been running since 1966, giving it 60 years of continuous operation in Nainital. SSG prepares students for the CBSE board examinations and covers up to the senior secondary stage.
Parent fit
Families comparing SSG against other CBSE schools in Nainital usually weigh three things: how the school handles the transition between primary and senior school, the strength of the co-curricular calendar, and how transparent the admissions team is during the enquiry. If you're choosing between CBSE and IGCSE for the long-term exit, factor in the colleges your child is most likely to apply to — that decision often settles the board question more cleanly than a side-by-side feature comparison. Use the Compare tool on the platform to stack SSG against one or two finalists on board, fees, facilities and parent ratings before booking the campus visit round.
Fees and what they cover
Annual tuition at SSG falls in the ₹1.56 L – ₹1.60 L/year range, with the exact figure depending on the grade. One-time admission charges, security deposit (often refundable), uniform, books and transport are billed separately. Families should review the grade-wise fee breakdown on the Fees tab before applying — the fee structure is revised each academic session.
Learning depth
Day-to-day, SSG's learning environment combines classroom teaching with hands-on time in audio-visual room, infirmary and CCTV coverage where the campus supports it. Continuous assessment is layered on top of the term examinations, with project work and lab assignments contributing to the final grade in most subjects.
Curriculum at SSG
SSG prepares students for the CBSE board examinations, with English as the primary medium of instruction. Additional languages taught include English and Hindi. As a CBSE-affiliated school, the academic plan is built around NCERT-aligned content and prepares students for JEE, NEET and central-university entrance routes. Academic sessions run April to March, with continuous assessment supplementing term examinations.
Campus and physical resources
On the academic side, the 150 Acres campus at SSG lists 12 physical resources — including Alumni Association, Medical Room, Day care, Meals, Transportation and Boys Hostel, plus 6 more. Between them, these spaces support classroom teaching, structured sport and the school's co-curricular calendar.
Location and neighbourhood
SSG is located at Gorkhakhal - Shyamkhet Rd, Nainital – 263156. Families comparing SSG usually weigh it against other CBSE schools in Nainital on commute, fees and facilities.
Learning environment
On the operations front, the 5:1 student-teacher ratio means classrooms at SSG are sized for individual attention. Overall, SSG suits families considering boarding and families wanting a co-educational setting. Read the FAQs below for quick answers to common parent questions, and use the Admissions tab for the step-by-step application process.
The CBSE framework here is aligned to NEP 2020 directions — competency-based assessment, reduced rote weightage and structured project work feed into the term grade alongside written exams.
Fees fall in the mid-range bracket for the city — comparable to most established private day schools without crossing into premium territory.
As a full-boarding school the day extends well beyond classroom hours — prep schedules, dorm life, weekend activity and dining are all part of what families should evaluate during the campus visit.
Key facts
- Board
- CBSE
- City
- Nainital
- Type
- Government
- Format
- Full Boarding
- Gender
- Coed
- Level
- Senior Secondary
- Medium of instruction
- English
- Languages taught
- English, Hindi
- Established
- Annual tuition fees
- ₹1.56 L – ₹1.60 L/year
- Student : teacher ratio
- 5:1
- Campus area
- 150 Acres
- School timings
- 09:00 AM TO 04:00 PM
- Academic session
- April to March
- Key facilities
- Alumni Association, Medical Room, Day care, Meals, Transportation, Boys Hostel
Updated 17 June 2026 Verified school data
Admissions 2026-27 at SSG
Admissions for the 2026-27 session at Sainik School, Ghorakhal typically open between November and February. Status is currently enquiring. Use the Enquire button on this page to start a formal enquiry.
- 1Fill application form —
- 2Written test of applicant —
- 3Parent's interaction/interview —
- 4Applicant's oral test —
- 5Document verification at school —
Fees at SSG
Annual tuition fees at Sainik School, Ghorakhal range from ₹1.56 L – ₹1.60 L/year, depending on grade. One-time admission fees, security deposit (often refundable), uniform and transport are charged separately. We update fees from official school sources at least once per academic session.
See grade-wise fee breakdownCurriculum & boards
Sainik School, Ghorakhal is affiliated to CBSE. Medium of instruction is English, with additional languages taught: English, Hindi. Levels covered range up to senior secondary.
Facilities at SSG
- Alumni Association
- Medical Room
- Day care
- Meals
- Transportation
- Boys Hostel
- Girls Hostel
- Wifi
Location & connectivity
Sainik School, Ghorakhal is located at Gorkhakhal - Shyamkhet Rd, Nainital – 263156. Use the Address tab for a full map and directions.
Hostel & Boarding
Boys' hostel
Girls' hostel
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