Of the schools near Balewadi High Street, the closest are Bharati Vidyapeeth English Medium School and C M International School, both within about 300 metres of Dasara Chowk, followed by MIS (MITCON) International School at 1.4 km and The Orchid School in Baner at 1.9 km. All four are CBSE schools. For ICSE or IB you have to travel 6–10 km, to Vidya Valley in Sus or Mahindra International School in Hinjawadi.
Key takeaways
- Seven CBSE schools sit within about 5.5 km of Dasara Chowk, and two of them are a short walk from Balewadi High Street.
- Every board and affiliation below was checked on CBSE SARAS, the IB school directory or the school’s own website in October 2026.
- C M International School is affiliated only up to Class 10, so plan a move for Classes 11–12.
- The nearest ICSE school is Vidya Valley, Sus (5.7 km); the nearest IB World School is Mahindra International School, Hinjawadi (about 9.5 km).
- Drive times are off-peak estimates. At school-run hours on Baner and Balewadi roads they can double.
Schools near Balewadi High Street: the 2026 list
Distances are road distances from Dasara Chowk, about 500 m from Balewadi High Street, using OpenStreetMap routing (OSRM). Drive times are my off-peak estimates; between 7:30 and 9:30 am add 50–100%. Only schools I could match to an official record are included, and affiliation numbers link to CBSE’s SARAS database.
| School | Board (affiliation no.) | Level | Distance | Off-peak drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bharati Vidyapeeth English Medium School, Balewadi | CBSE (1130176) | Up to Class 12 | 0.1–0.3 km | Walkable, 2–3 min |
| C M International School, SKP Campus, Balewadi | CBSE (1130948) | Up to Class 10 | 0.3 km | Walkable, 2–3 min |
| MIS International School (MITCON), Balewadi | CBSE (1130928) | Class 12 per CBSE record; confirm | 1.4 km | 5–8 min |
| The Orchid School, Baner | CBSE (1130279) | Up to Class 12 | 1.9 km | 6–10 min |
| VIBGYOR High, Sus (sold as Balewadi) | CBSE (1130930) | Up to Class 12 | 3.3 km | 10–15 min |
| DAV Public School, Aundh | CBSE (1130077) | Up to Class 12 | 4.7 km | 15–20 min |
| Global Indian International School, Mahalunge | CBSE (1130959) | Up to Class 12 | 5.4 km | 15–20 min |
| Vidya Valley School, Sus | CISCE (ICSE) | ICSE; NIOS also offered | 5.7 km | 15–20 min |
| Mahindra International School, Hinjawadi Phase 1 | IB (PYP, MYP, DP) | Ages 3–18 | 9.5 km | 25–35 min |
Walkable from Balewadi High Street
Bharati Vidyapeeth English Medium School, Balewadi
This is the long-standing neighbourhood school. The CBSE record shows it opened on 11 June 2001, is run by Bharati Vidyapeeth, Pune, and holds senior secondary affiliation valid from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2030. Its own website still shows an older provisional status on the CBSE disclosure page, so rely on SARAS for the current position.
The big advantage is the walk: older children can get there on foot from most of Balewadi High Street.
C M International School, SKP Campus
C M International sits in the SKP Campus off Balewadi Road, close to Dasara Chowk. CBSE lists it at secondary level, affiliation valid 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2028, first opened in April 2015 and run by Shri Khanderai Pratishthan. The school’s site describes classes from Nursery to Class 10.
Secondary level means Class 10 is the last year here. That is fine for the primary and middle years, but budget for a school change and a fresh admission before Class 11.
Within 2 km: MIS (MITCON) International and The Orchid School
MIS International School, often listed as MITCON International School
Directory sites and many parents call it MITCON International School. CBSE records it as MIS International School at Survey No. 33/1, opposite the Shree Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex, founded in 2016 and run by Youthbuild Foundation. Its Facebook handle still uses the MITCON name, and OpenStreetMap places it beside the MITCON campus, so this is the same school.
One discrepancy: CBSE shows senior secondary status valid to 2032, but the school’s website mentions classes up to Grade 10 in one place and Grade 8 in another. Ask which classes are actually running before you plan on Class 12 there.
The Orchid School, Baner
The Orchid School is on Baner–Mahalunge Road, 1.9 km away. CBSE shows it opened in June 2005, is run by Pradnya Niketan Education Society and holds senior secondary affiliation, with its next affiliation period running from 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2032. Ask early about entry-level seat availability and the admission timeline.
3–6 km: VIBGYOR, DAV Aundh, GIIS and Vidya Valley
- VIBGYOR High (3.3 km). Marketed as VIBGYOR Balewadi, but its CBSE address is Sus village, behind the Kirloskar Brothers corporate office on the Mumbai–Bangalore highway. It opened in June 2015 and is affiliated up to Class 12.
- DAV Public School, Aundh (4.7 km). On D P Road, Aundh (PIN 411007), run by the DAV College Trust and Management Society, affiliated up to Class 12 to March 2030. The CBSE record dates its first opening to November 1981.
- Global Indian International School (5.4 km). On Nande–Balewadi Road, Mahalunge, opened December 2017, affiliated up to Class 12 to March 2029. The GIIS group advertises IGCSE and IB elsewhere, but its Pune admissions material describes a Montessori programme for KG and CBSE for Classes 1–12. Confirm before assuming any other board.
- Vidya Valley School, Sus (5.7 km). Founded in 2001 in Aundh and later moved to Sus. Its history page says it is affiliated to CISCE, the ICSE board, and has offered NIOS from Class IX. It does not say whether ISC (Classes 11–12) is offered, so ask.
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ICSE and IB options, and what each board means
CBSE dominates this belt; any other board means a longer drive.
| Board | Run by | Nearest verified school | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CBSE | Central Board of Secondary Education | Bharati Vidyapeeth EMS; C M International | 0.1–0.3 km |
| ICSE / ISC | Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) | Vidya Valley School, Sus | 5.7 km |
| IB (PYP, MYP, DP) | International Baccalaureate | Mahindra International School, Hinjawadi | 9.5 km |
Mahindra International School, at P-26 Rajiv Gandhi Infotech Park Phase 1, is listed in the IB directory under school code 001805. It was authorised for the Middle Years and Primary Years programmes in 1999, and the IB school finder also ticks the Diploma Programme. Directories still use its old name, Mercedes-Benz International School.
I could not confirm a Maharashtra State Board school close to Balewadi High Street from an official record, so none is listed. If you need SSC, ask locally and verify before applying.
How to verify a school’s board yourself
School marketing often stretches location names and board claims. Ten minutes on official databases settles most questions.
- Search the school on CBSE SARAS by name or affiliation number. Under status, Secondary means up to Class 10 and Senior Secondary means up to Class 12.
- Check the affiliation period. A record that ended years ago needs an explanation from the school.
- Match the postal address. VIBGYOR’s record says Sus even though the brand says Balewadi.
- Read the mandatory public disclosure page every CBSE school must publish, for fees and approvals.
- For ICSE, ask for the school’s CISCE code. For IB, use the IB’s Find an IB World School directory and check which programmes are authorised, since a school can be authorised for one programme and only a candidate for another.
The commute: buses, traffic and an unfinished bridge
Most schools here run buses. Ask for the actual route, the pick-up time for your society and the bus fee, usually charged separately. A 2 km trip can still mean a long ride if your stop comes early on the route.
Two infrastructure points matter. The Wakad–Balewadi bridge over the Mula was still not usable as of July 2026, so Wakad schools remain a long way round. And Metro Line 3 is not a school-run option yet: the Balewadi High Street station is not among the first stations to open, and no opening date was confirmed as of 22 October 2026. Our Line 3 Balewadi station guide tracks the status.
What this means if you are buying near Balewadi High Street
The practical value of this micro-market is choice within a short radius: two CBSE schools on foot and five more within about 20 minutes off-peak.
If you are considering Bhansali Bespoke – The Hamptonns in Laxmi Nagar, Balewadi, check the exact walking route from the site to the nearest school on our location page. Possession is targeted for December 2029, though some portals show December 2030, so a child who is three today may be starting Class 1 or 2 by the time you move. Plan admissions around a realistic move-in date.
The project’s kids’ play area is on the amenities page. For daily life beyond schools, see our Balewadi area guide and Baner vs Balewadi comparison.
Bottom line
Balewadi High Street is well served for CBSE: Bharati Vidyapeeth and C M International are walkable, and MIS (MITCON) and The Orchid School are under 2 km. ICSE and IB families should budget for a 15–35 minute drive. Verify the affiliation status and Class 11–12 availability of any school before you choose a flat around it. To see the walk to school from The Hamptonns site yourself, book a site visit.
FAQs
Which school is closest to Balewadi High Street?
Bharati Vidyapeeth English Medium School, Balewadi and C M International School in the SKP Campus are both within about 300 metres of Dasara Chowk, roughly 500 metres from Balewadi High Street. Both are CBSE. Per CBSE’s SARAS records (October 2026), Bharati Vidyapeeth is affiliated up to Class 12 and C M International only up to Class 10.
Is there an IB school near Balewadi?
I could not find an authorised IB World School in Balewadi itself. The nearest is Mahindra International School in Rajiv Gandhi Infotech Park Phase 1, Hinjawadi, IB school code 001805, about 9.5 km by road from Dasara Chowk, or 25–35 minutes off-peak. GIIS advertises IB at group level, but its Balewadi campus describes a CBSE curriculum for Classes 1–12.
Is VIBGYOR High Balewadi actually in Balewadi?
Not strictly. CBSE’s record gives its address as Sus village, behind the Kirloskar Brothers corporate office on the Mumbai–Bangalore highway, though it uses the 411045 PIN code shared with Balewadi. It is about 3.3 km by road from Dasara Chowk. It is CBSE-affiliated up to Class 12 under affiliation number 1130930, and it opened in June 2015.
How do I check whether a school’s CBSE affiliation is valid?
Search the school’s name or affiliation number on CBSE’s SARAS portal. The record shows the status (Secondary up to Class 10, Senior Secondary up to Class 12), the affiliation period, the postal address and the managing trust. If the period has lapsed or the address differs from the advertised one, ask for a written explanation before paying any fee.
Are there ICSE schools near Balewadi High Street?
The nearest ICSE school I could verify is Vidya Valley School in Sus, about 5.7 km by road, or 15–20 minutes off-peak. Its own history page says it is affiliated to CISCE, the body that conducts ICSE exams, and that it has offered NIOS from Class IX. The page does not confirm ISC for Classes 11–12, so ask the school directly.
