Sainik School Kazhakootam in Thiruvananthapuram has emerged as the top-performing institution among 33 Sainik Schools across India in the CBSE Class XII Board Examinations for the academic year 2024–25. The school announced an exceptional 100% pass rate, with 21 cadets scoring above 90%, highlighting its unwavering commitment to academic excellence and holistic education.
Established in the early 1960s as part of a visionary initiative by the late Defence Minister V.K. Krishna Menon, Sainik School Kazhakootam has consistently prepared students for the Indian Armed Forces, particularly through entries into the National Defence Academy (NDA) and Indian Naval Academy (INA). The school’s rigorous academic curriculum, combined with military training, has positioned it as a premier institution fostering discipline, leadership, and service to the nation.
The school’s recent success was celebrated during the Passing Out Parade (POP) 2025 for the outgoing Batch Cruzaders. The event, held on the school’s expansive campus, showcased the cadets’ discipline and precision, hallmarks of the training they receive throughout their time at the school.
Managed by the Sainik Schools Society under the Ministry of Defence, Sainik School Kazhakootam continues to bridge regional and socio-economic divides in the recruitment of officer-level candidates for the Indian military. Its stellar academic performance reaffirms its status as one of the finest educational institutions in India, offering quality education from Classes 6 to 12.
The principal, staff, and cadets received wide appreciation for this notable achievement, with the school setting a benchmark in both academic and military training standards.
