Situated near the Khanderao Market the Govindrao Madyavarti School was commissioned by Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad III in 1890 in the memory of Maharaja Govindrao Gaekwad. This school also functioned as the ‘Gayan Shala’/Music College for some period of time. The old building was later demolished to give way to a new building in 1937, also commissioned by Sayajirao III.
The school has the honor of being the only building erected in the memory of Maharaja Govindrao. The building of the school is a three-storeyed edifice with an imposing facade that resembles much to the Maharani Chimnabai Stree Udyogalaya. It features tall Islamic arches, which give it the majestic character. Just like the Udyogalaya, this building also features exposed brickwork with contrasting Songadh sandstone. The planning of the school is such that all of its spaces have proper ventilation with ample daylight. At its rear side is a huge open ground used by the children as a playground. The school even has a stage on its terrace. Earlier this was used for the flag hoisting ceremony.
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Until recently, the building also functioned as one of the departments of the VMC. This department was shifted to another place some time ago and the whole building was restored back to the school which stands as the reminder of Govindrao as intended !!!
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