Schools
Government Higher Secondary School, Vadanamkurussi Established as a primary school in 1912, this institution was upgraded to a High School in 1958 and subsequently to a Higher Secondary School in 1998 (School Code: 20019 | HSS Code: 9020). Offering Science, Humanities, and Commerce streams, the school features excellent infrastructure, including a newly constructed multi-story building built at a cost of around ₹3 crore, state-of-the-art science labs, IT/computer labs, K-FON internet connectivity, smart classrooms, and a 'Little KITEs' IT Club. Additional highlights include a spacious playground, a volleyball court, and a school library housing over 10,000 books. Renowned literary figure Cherukad Mash (K. Govinda Pisharody) served here as a Malayalam teacher, and notable alumni include former Collector P.M. Kunjaman, Deputy Collector Vasudevan, and author Shornur Karthikeyan.
Government High School, Vadanamkurussi Upgraded to the Upper Primary (ESSLC) stage in 1936, this school became a full-fledged High School under the Malabar District Board in 1958. It has played a pivotal role in delivering high-quality mother-tongue public education to children of local farmers and laborers. Catering to classes 5 through 10, the school hosts active co-curricular frameworks, including Vidyarangam Kala Sahitya Vedi, Science, Maths, Social Science, IT, and Energy Clubs, NSS, and Scouts & Guides. Maintaining consistently high pass percentages in board examinations, the school also actively participates in arts and sports festivals.
Government LP School, Vadanamkurussi Founded in 1912 to impart basic literacy to local children, this Lower Primary school originally offered free instruction in spinning (using the charkha), tailoring, drawing, music, and physical drill alongside standard academics. Long a key educational hub for surrounding areas such as Paruthipra, Kanayam, Ongallur, Karakad, Kulappully, and Poyaloor, it currently runs classes 1 through 4. Its major features include play-based learning methods designed to nurture innate creativity, child-friendly classrooms, nutritious mid-day meals, and an academic master plan focused on foundational literacy and numeracy skills.
Government LP School, Kalladipatta Situated in Ongallur Grama Panchayat under the Shornur Sub-District, Government LP School Kalladipatta (School Code: 20545) is a public school with a rich historical heritage. Established in the first half of the 20th century to educate children of farmers and laborers in Kalladipatta and neighboring areas, the school's physical infrastructure has been significantly upgraded as part of the Public Education Rejuvenation Mission. Running classes from 1 to 4, it provides child-friendly classrooms, IT-enabled audio-visual learning facilities (smart classes), and nutritious mid-day meals. Backed by an active Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) and Mother PTA, the school advances academic programs targeting foundational literacy and mathematical skills while nurturing creative talents through Vidyarangam Kala Sahitya Vedi, reading corners, and commemorative day celebrations.
Other Public Schools
Aided LP Schools (ALPS / AMLPS):
ALP School, Vadanamkurussi (Poyiloor)
ALP School, Muloorkkara, Ongallur
ALP School, Maruthur
AMLP School, Kalladipatta (Pokkuppadi)
AMLP School, Pattambi – Pallipram (Parappuram)
AMLP School, Kondoorkkara
Aided UP Schools (AUPS / AMUPS):
AUP School, Pulasserykara
AMUP School, Karakad
Major Un-Aided Schools
CGM Higher Secondary School, Pattambi (Manjalungal)
Mount Hira English School, Pattambi (Manjalungal)
Al Huda English Medium School, Ongallur (Pokkuppadi)