Our Aim
Our aim is to provide a sound education to boys and girls irrespective of caste, creed and community. We strive to create an atmosphere of cooperation and instill values that allow children to act with thoughtfulness and humility towards all living things.
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We strive to make children confident builders of their own future by promoting sportsmanship and school spirit.
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Our Mission
At the Dr. (Mrs.) Erin N. Nagarvala School we aim for an atmosphere of cooperation, with respect for diversity, individual differences and community values.
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We are a school where the students and staff work together to create an environment where everyone can learn.
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We are committed to developing students who are resilient and adaptable, equipped with the knowledge, skills, and disposition to continue their education and become personally fulfilled, independent, socially responsible adults.
Meet the Founders of Dr. (Mrs.) E. N. Nagarvala School
Dr. (Mrs.) Erin N. Nagarvala
16th March 1912 - 28th May 1985
Erin Nagarvala was born in Pune on the of 16th March 1912 and at an early age, she was sent to live with her grandmother in Ahmednagar where she did her schooling. She returned to Poona in 1930 to join the Deccan College on a scholarship. It was at Deccan College that Mr. Nagarvala first saw her and as she was a keen sportswoman he invited her to be his tennis...
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Nusserwanji Dorab Nagarvala
10th October 1909 – 11th September 1998
Mr. Nagarvala was born into a prominent family in Ahmednagar. His mother, Tehminabai, was a strict disciplinarian and his father Darabshah was a respected and active member of the Parsi community in Ahmednagar. Darabshah Nagarvala was bestowed the title Khan Bahadur and he held the post of President of the Ahmednagar Municipality for 17 years. Mr. Nagarvala or Noss as he was popularly known,...
Narayan Krishna Mahajan
18th August 1920 – 9th November 2016
Mr. N.K. Mahajan was a founder member of the National Education Society which runs the school. He retired as the Principal of the school in 1998 and he was the Chairman of the National Education Society.
Mr. Mahajan was the Sports in Charge at the Poona Club where he first met Mr. N. D. Nagarvala, who offered him a job at the school in 1947, which he accepted, thus beginning...
Mr Jamshed Moosa
29th August 1939 - 29th July 2006
Jamshed Moosa was a student of the Dr. (Mrs.) Erin Nagarvala School (then known as the National Model School). He passed his S.S.C. examination in 1957 and after he completed his B.Sc., gaining a first class he appeared for the I.A.S. examination. When he was not selected, he sent a telegram asking Mr. Nagarvala’s advice on what he should do. Mr. Nagarvala promptly offered him a job at the school telling him “Join the school. You’ll be a happy man but...
Perin Dalal
29th May 1936 – 29th December 2009
Perin Dalal was born and raised in Pune. The eldest among 6 siblings of the Boocha family, she was a bubbly, smiling and enthusiastic child. Her mother often used to say she learnt how to run before she could walk. This was a believable statement in retrospect considering her long and illustrious sporting career.
As a young girl, she went to Sardar Dastur Noshirwan Girls High School, after which she did her B.A. from...
Explore our Institution's Unique Approach to Education
At Dr. (Mrs.) E. N. Nagarvala School, we strive to provide the best possible learning experience for our students. Our unique approach to education combines traditional methods with modern technology to ensure that our students have the best resources available. We also emphasize the development of character and confidence in our students, to help them excel in their lives.
Our school is home to a diverse group of students from all walks of life, and we are dedicated to creating an atmosphere of collaboration, respect, and acceptance.