From toppers to locked gates: decline of Delhi school

For generations of students, Delhi Government School was more than a school - it was an academic powerhouse where toppers were made and admission was coveted even by the city's elite.

On Saturday, its storied gates were locked for good, as a court order ended the government's decades-long hold over the iconic Federal B Area institution and left nearly 2,000 students facing an uncertain move to other schools.

The Sindh School Education Department's Directorate of Education also put up a notice directing students and teachers to contact the District Education Officer (DEO) or the directorate for further instructions.

The building is being handed over to the Delhi Government School Old Boys Association in compliance with the court's directives.

The development has left nearly 2,000 students enrolled in three government schools operating from the building facing relocation to nearby government schools.

Director Schools Education Secondary Arshad Baig told The Express Tribune that the department had begun planning the relocation of the students.

"The total enrolment at Delhi School is around 2,000. We are now working on a plan to shift these children to government schools in the surrounding areas," he said.

The building currently houses three government schools. Two girls' schools operate in morning and evening shifts, while a boys' school runs in the morning.

A school that once ruled Karachi's academic scene

The closure marks the end of an era for an institution that was once synonymous with academic excellence in Karachi's government-school system.

During the 1980s and early 1990s, Delhi Government School was among the city's most sought-after public schools.