Alfred High School, located in Bhuj, Kutch, Gujarat, is one of the oldest educational institutions in the region, established in 1870. Founded by Rao Pragmalji II, the school was named after Prince Alfred, the Duke of Edinburgh. The original building, constructed with unique trap stones and arched openings highlighted with marble, is situated near Hamirsar Lake and is considered a heritage structure of Kutch. (en.wikipedia.org)
The school offers education from Class 9 to Class 12, following the Gujarat Secondary Education Board (GSEB) curriculum. It is a boys' school with Gujarati as the medium of instruction. The school is managed by the Department of Education, Government of Gujarat. (careerurl.com)
In 2001, the school building was damaged during the earthquake but has since been restored to its former glory. In 2016, the Gujarat government allocated ₹92 lakh for the modernization of the school's facilities. (divyabhaskar.co.in)
Notable alumni include J.K. Dholakia, a mining engineer, and Premji Bhavanji Thacker, a Congress politician and advocate. (en.wikipedia.org)
The school's contact information is as follows:
- Address: Mahadev Gate, Bus Station Road, Ghanshyam Nagar, Bhuj, Gujarat 370001, India
- Phone: 02832 223 341 (bharatibiz.com)
For more information, you can visit the school's profile on Justdial. (justdial.com)
Alfred High School continues to serve as a significant educational institution in Bhuj, combining historical significance with modern educational practices.