About Us
Led By Legacy
Our Mission
Since its establishment in 1959, Habib Public School has always made investing in its students its highest priority. Sixty years ago, our founders recognized the value and importance of developing a well-rounded personality in our scholars, and we continue this proud legacy today. At Habib Public School, we take great pride and responsibility in raising the generations of tomorrow. We strive to make all of our graduates creative and critical thinkers, good communicators and collaborators, and highly technologically literate. The world is constantly evolving and we at HPS want to be confident that our students are evolving with it.
The HPS Edge
HPS has always been dedicated to providing its students with the best.
See what sets our school and student’s apart
60 + years of experience
HPS has a legacy of providing a holistic education for over 60+ years. We have seen the nation grow and change and produced alumni that spearheaded the change in our growing country. Today our alumni hold top positions in most reputable national and international organizations.
Purpose Built School
We are constantly expanding our 18 acres campus to give our students the best opportunities. The school provides for several sports fields, science and computer labs, spacious classrooms, music rooms, an amphitheater, a gymnasium, an auditorium, a cafeteria, and a 25 meter swimming pool.
Multiple Boards
To provide an academic advantage to our diverse students and their needs, we offer both CAIE and AKU-EB. Students can choose to appear for the Agha Khan Board exams for Matric or for the ‘O’ level exams in class 11. Our students then continue at HPHS for their Intermediate exams.
Full Day School
HPS is among the very few full-day schools in the country. We believe that students need to be in a safe environment where they can play, socialise and develop life skills through sports and co-curricular activities. Our students stay on campus up till 3:30 p.m. The school offers a healthy meal plan which has been a favorite for generations.
Affordable Education
At HPS we believe that all these wide-ranging services must be accessible to all. The school fees are heavily subsidised to make it affordable. In addition, for students who need financial support we have an ACE program and several scholarship programs for deserving students.
Our Vision
Habib Public School has been focused on developing the academic, physical and personal growth of young people to become patriotic citizens of Pakistan.
We strive to be a centre of educational excellence, to confirm and strengthen the high reputation gained through our long history.
The School aims to develop the whole person, preparing each student for a successful future life and complementing the positive influences of family and others to achieve this objective. We provide opportunities to promote:
- Their intellectual growth;
- Their health, fitness and well-being; and
- Their emotional, social and ethical awareness.
Our Facilities
Explore the school campus and the many amenities it offers.
Campus Tour
Habib Public School is spread over nearly 18 acres of land in the centre of the Karachi metropolis. Our students enjoy two swimming pools, two hockey fields, a general use sports ground, and an auditorium cum gymnasium (with a capacity for over 1000 seats). The school campus is also home to spacious classrooms, labs, libraries, and projection rooms to name a few of our facilities. We are currently renovating the library and the secondary laboratories to maintain top international standards. HPS is committed to providing only the highest quality facilities to all of its students. To visit our campus please sign up here
Auditorium
The auditorium at HPS, built in 1962, can accommodate up to 200 people. It is frequently used for indoor school events and capacity building sessions for both students and teachers. The back wall of the stage doubles as a projection screen. Our auditorium equipment also includes a complete multimedia setup.
Science Labs
Habib Public School is proud to boast several state-of-the-art science laboratories. The secondary section has separate labs each for physics, chemistry, and biology. These labs are always kept organised and well-stocked according to the Board Curriculum and ensure students get the hands-on experience needed to experiment and expand their practical knowledge of the sciences. The junior section science lab is equipped with all the material needed for basic science experiments. They also have a multimedia system to aid teaching and for viewing demonstrations. Students are always supervised and guided by qualified professionals in the lab to minimise any safety risks.
Gymnasium
The school gymnasium is furnished with 13,000 sq feet of wooden flooring for international level basketball games. Its bleachers can accommodate a maximum capacity of 1000 people. It is open to students from 8 am to 3.30 pm, Monday to Friday. The gym is the main premises for various indoor sports activities on campus. Sports instructors are available full-time to any student who is interested in extra coaching. Yearly concerts, plays and graduation ceremonies are held on the sprawling 40 meter stage. The entire gymnasium is equipped with high quality lighting and audio facilities to accommodate major school events.
Computer Labs
Primary and secondary school students have access to five fully equipped computer labs. No 21st-century schooling is complete without computer and technological literacy and HPS encourages the use of technology to cement students’ learning. Students are often given web-based research assignments and projectors are commonly used for demonstration and instruction. In the computer lab, students are taught how to develop a variety of computer skills, including word processing, spreadsheet usage, graphical development and coding.
Sports Grounds
Sports are a key part of learning at HPS. With wide play areas and several sports grounds, students have plenty of opportunities to play and stay physically fit and active. Inter- and intra-school competitions are a constant part of life at HPS to maintain a constant environment of team spirit and healthy competition. The school frequently hosts throw-ball, netball, volleyball, hockey, and athletics tournaments throughout the year. We are proud to say that finalists in these competitions frequently qualify and participate in national competitions!
Art Room
Our art room accommodates up to 30 students at a single art table. Purpose-built art rooms allow students to channel their creativity and artistic expression through painting, drawing, and sculpting, to name a few. Artistic expression is extremely good for a child’s mental wellbeing, and in expanding their creative thinking processes. It has been shown to develop their critical thinking abilities in more logical fields such as the sciences. To develop one is to develop the other!
Swimming Pool
HPS has two swimming pools available to students (one for junior school and one for senior school). Our pools are equipped with the latest filtration technologies to keep pools in top shape throughout the year and to ensure pool hygiene. Qualified and experienced swimming coaches have been supervising and training our students for the past 60 years. We pride ourselves in making every student a swimmer by the time he completes class 3.
Libraries
Both students and faculty alike are encouraged to make use of the well-stocked library facilities on campus. All students have allotted library periods where they are encouraged to read a wide range of material to expand their intellectual horizons. Library staff keep the premises organised and up-to-date, and make sure that library resources support students’ academic learning. Our library resources include a wide selection of encyclopedias, reference books, fiction and non-fiction materials, biographies, technical resources, magazines, and more! Computer and internet facilities are also available to all students and faculty.
Student Clinic
Basic first aid is available at our school clinic where a full-time general physician presides. The doctor overlooks regular student health screenings and maintains records of each child’s development. A check is kept on the spread of common school infections or diseases, including the flu, mumps, and chickenpox to name a few. The school physician is also responsible for raising health awareness workshops to keep students informed on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
Principal’s Welcome Message
Minhas Tejani is the Principal of Habib Public School. He holds a Masters of Education (Notre dame Institute of Education accredited by Australian Catholic University and University of Karachi) and is a Certified Marshall Goldsmith stakeholders centered Executive and Team coach.
“As an institution we keenly focus on the CHILD as the core of all activities. The faculty has embraced the idea of ‘Student Centered Learning’ and it has become part and parcel of the teaching and learning process. The holistic approach towards our learning framework with the supplementation of digital learning program is adding more value to the efforts towards the overall development of the child”
– Excerpt from the Principal’s letter
Leadership Team
Habib Public School is led by incredibly experienced leaders that help shape the next generation
Faculty and Careers
At Habib Public School, we place great value on collaborating with our teachers on various teaching policies and practices. Our goal is to recruit and retain some of the finest teachers in Karachi.
Habibian Traditions
In the last 60+ years Habib Public School has created a unique identity and long standing traditions that are still honoured today. We have created a community of students and alumni that show their pride and love for their school through their excitement during house competition, by their participation in the school’s brass band, or by joining the HPS cadet Corp.
Our History
HPS has a long and rich history,
scroll through to see key moments that define us
Early 1950s
Habib Public School is the realisation of a dream. When the four sons of Habib Ismail(banker, philanthropist and visionary) migrated to Pakistan they realized the need for good quality schools established and managed by the Muslim community. Their goal was to provide quality education to all without discrimination. High-standard teaching and learning facilities at subsidised rates has been the guiding light for HPS since its very creation.
July 7th, 1959
Habib Public School’s humble beginnings were in just 4 blocks of buildings: Ahmed House, Ghulam Ali House, Dawood House, and Sharif House. These were run by the school’s first administrator, the late Mr. Yousuf Qasim, who overlooked admissions, staff appointments, and construction work as the school steadily expanded and grew.
1959-1963
In the school’s early years, there was a real emphasis on developing Habib Public School’s academic credentials as well as its sports facilities. HPS’s pioneering staff members have always believed that academic achievement and physical education were closely linked together. Values like teamwork, resilience, patience, and respect were instilled into children’s psyche on the playing field and would contribute to developing them into excellent citizens of tomorrow.
1963
In 4 short years, HPS grew into one of the most high-profile academic institutions of Karachi. Soon, the city’s elite were flocking to HPS for their children’s educational needs.
1960s
Habib Public School started out with just 3 admissions on its first day in 1959, but in a single year the school was filled to capacity with students, despite the marshy and somewhat isolated geography of the area. There were no easily accessible public transport facilities in the region at the time, and many children had to walk from as far as Saddar or Cantt Station to get to school.
1963-1978
There was a surge in land reclamation projects to expand the school and its facilities. In these 15 years, HPS developed a second hockey field, a swimming pool, an auditorium, high quality physics and chemistry labs, and expanded the number of classrooms available to students.
1980s
In 1980, HPS introduced the Cambridge qualification system to ensure its students had the best education possible available to them.
2000 onwards
The founding ethos of quality education for all has remained at the heart of the school throughout its growth. Our student population has continued to be reflective of the diversity in our wider society. The school has strived to create a level playing field for all its students, regardless of backgrounds, to ensure endless possibilities for each one.
2021
Financial aid has always been readily available to any and all who needed it, to ensure that the school did not become a school that was limited to the elite classes alone. Our financial aid goes into fee concessions, stationery benefits, and uniform provisions for any students who need financial aid. At Habib Public School, we truly believe in the transformative power of a quality education, and making such an education accessible to all is one of our highest values.