Gayathri Higher Primary School

A teacher uses a classroom display while children in blue school uniforms follow the lesson — A classroom at Gayathri Higher Primary School.

A school in Gayathripuram

Aijaz Ahmed started Gayathri Higher Primary School with his own savings and a small rented building. The school has been part of this Mysore neighbourhood for more than four decades.

Its name honours Gayathri Devi, daughter of the late Maharaja of Mysore.

Read the school’s story

Schoolchildren standing together with a member of the school community outside the school — Children and community at Gayathri.

In 2025, the school reported 562 students, 25 staff members and 6,875 alumni.

Inside the classroom

Lessons, reading and time together are part of the school day. These photographs show the teachers and children who make Gayathri a school.

A teacher writes on the blackboard as pupils work at their desks — Teaching at the blackboard.

Children in blue uniforms writing together at classroom desks — Children at work in the classroom.

Learning with technology

Students work with computers and explore subjects beyond the regular curriculum.

Explore our programmes

Computer lab

Hands-on computer learning gives students practical experience and helps them build digital literacy.

New technologies

Students are introduced to web development, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), and the Internet of Things (IoT).

Weekend workshops

Free technology workshops are open to students and community members. Expert teachers share their knowledge beyond the regular school week.

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Find us in Mysore

Gayathripuram, Mysore
Karnataka, India – 570019

+91 821 252 6296 Contact and directions