Walnut School now serves families in Santosh Hall

Walnut is a CBSE school with campuses at Shivane, Fursungi and Wakad. No school bags, subject-specific classrooms, daily sports and a teaching approach that prioritises understanding over memorisation. Families from the Santosh Hall area attend our Shivane campus. Our transport provider covers Santosh Hall and the wider Sinhgad Road belt including Sinhgad Road, Suncity and Goyal Ganga.

  • No School bag – Children walk in light and focused – all books and materials are ready in subject-wise classrooms at school.
  • Daily sports – Physical fitness is built into the timetable every single day from Std 1 to 10, rain or shine.
  • Subject-wise classrooms – Every subject has its own dedicated room so students stay alert, engaged and focused throughout the day.
  • Advanced academics – Walnut students are systematically a year ahead of grade level, with a curriculum built for understanding, not memorisation.
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Transport from Santosh Hall to Shivane Campus

Our school bus runs a fixed morning pick-up and afternoon drop-off schedule between Santosh Hall and the Shivane campus. Once admission is in progress, we share the exact stop timing and location with the family.

  • Route Covers – Sinhgad Road, All Suncity Soc., Goyal Ganga and Santosh Hall.
  • Morning Pick-up – Your stop time is based on your exact location in Santosh Hall and is confirmed during the admissions process.
  • Afternoon Drop – Your child returns to the same Santosh Hall stop after school.
  • Operating Days – Every school working day.
  •  Distance – From Santosh Hall to Shivane campus is approximately 6.2km.

Location – Shivane

  • To get to Walnut School Shivane, from Santosh Hall, take Sinhgad Road towards Anand Nagar and continue in the direction of Dhayari Phata and NDA Road. Travel towards Shivane and continue past the Shivane junction. Walnut School is located on the left near the Shivane Gram Panchayat Office and is easy to identify with its bright green and yellow colours.
  • The school offers transportation facilities for students from Santosh Hall and nearby areas including Santosh Hall, Sinhgad Road, Suncity, Goyal Ganga and surrounding residential societies along the route.

A School built for Santosh Hall families

The Santosh Hall area on Sinhgad Road is a mixed residential locality home to traders, small business owners, local Pune professionals, and service-sector employees who are deeply rooted in this part of the city. The neighbourhood has a strong local identity and families here are practical decision-makers who prioritise trust and consistency when choosing a school. They want to know the school will deliver on its promises, that transport will be on time and that their child will be safe and well looked after during the school day. Parents near Santosh Hall are also typically concerned about the transition into higher classes and want a school that builds a strong foundation from the early years onward. For families near Santosh Hall who want a school that keeps its promises, Walnut School’s consistent 25-year track record across all campuses tends to speak for itself.

Documents and Procedure

Joining Walnut is a simple, guided process no confusion, no running around. Start with a visit to your nearest campus during office hours, where our admission counsellor will walk you through everything and conduct a short student interaction. Once that is done, submit the required documents, complete the application form and pay the applicable fees. That is it your child is enrolled. If you are not in Pune, we are happy to schedule an online counselling session so distance is never a barrier. For the complete step-by-step details, visit our admission procedure page.

What parents say about us

Walnut School Shivane

This is the first branch of Walnut School, situated in a picturesque location overlooking the river. The campus comprises three buildings dedicated to kindergarten, primary, and secondary classes. The presence of all-weather covered and open grounds allows students to engage in various sports activities. Conveniently accessible from areas like Kothrud, Karve Nagar, Warje, Sinhagad Road, Ambegaon, Kirkatwadi, and Kondhwe-Dhawade, the Shivane branch offers classes from Nursery to Std. 10.

It was as good to see our kids talking so confident. Great support by teachers. Hats off to the teachers for showing so much patience…
November 14, 2026

The students are learning, be specific and constructive and present it thoughtfully focus. With this experience students confidence build. Special thanks to Amarna Teacher and…
November 14, 2026

The walnut is really a nice school.It helps to grow our kids.Increase there vocabulary and stage dairing skills…
November 14, 2026

Very nice display of oratory skills by all kids on Electric Saturday as Zoo guides. All these kids have very bright future ahead…
November 14, 2026

Very Creative and different Ideas qa opted by Walnut for the pre primary kids and Zoo activity was very nice and we thrive to see…
November 14, 2026

One of the best schools in the Warje/Shivane area. The way they handle each child with care and attention is truly commendable. Introducing reading…
November 14, 2026

Walnut school provide an excellent education.. staff is very supportive and encouraging.. In walnut school do various activities like story telling, speaking demo, sports and…
November 14, 2026

Walnut School, Shivane, offers the best learning approach that balances academics with daily activities like sports, theatre, and art, promoting physical fitness and creativity. Competitions…
November 14, 2026

Walnut is the best school I have ever seen! As a teacher and as a parent also I must say that the management is the…
November 14, 2026

“Walnut School, Shivane, provides an excellent education system with a unique learning approach, a well-structured curriculum, and a nurturing environment for children. The school…
November 14, 2026

The School walnut is excellent in all of its ways, be academics, be sports, be extra curricular activities. Main thing is that it is bagless…
November 14, 2026

Recently attended sports day for KG students at walnut Shivane campus. The school, always keep “students comfort” a top priority and orgnize events accordingly. All…
November 14, 2026

Our Experience with Walnut School is Amazing Academics: The school has a well-planned, interesting, and informative academic structure. They conduct a special “Read” class…
November 14, 2026

Walnut School, Shivane, offers the best learning approach that balances academics with daily activities like sports, theatre, and art, promoting physical fitness and creativity. Competitions…
November 14, 2026

Walnut is a premier institution dedicated to fostering holistic development. Our meticulously designed curriculum and extensive co-curricular activities ensure students excel academically and personally…
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Frequently asked questions — Santosh Hall

Is the Santosh Hall area covered on the Walnut School Shivane campus bus route?

Yes. Santosh Hall is a confirmed stop on the Shivane campus bus route that serves the Sinhgad Road belt. Families from the Santosh Hall area on Sinhgad Road are covered under this route alongside Sinhgad Road, Suncity and Goyal Ganga.

Where is the nearest bus stop to Santosh Hall on this route?

The stop nearest to your address near Santosh Hall is confirmed during the admissions process. The transport team maps your home address to the most convenient point on the route and shares the stop details are confirmed once admission is in progress.

What is the approximate travel time from Santosh Hall to the Shivane campus?

Travel time depends on your exact address and the number of stops the bus makes before reaching the campus. The admissions team provides an accurate estimate for your specific pick-up point once your address is confirmed.

Does the bus run on all school days, including half-days and days before or after holidays?

Yes. The bus operates on every school working day without exception. For any day the school is functioning, the morning pick-up and afternoon drop-off both run as scheduled. Any schedule changes are communicated in advance through the WalSH app.

How do we enquire about the bus service from Santosh Hall before starting admission?

You can reach out via WhatsApp at walnut.school/whatsapp. The admissions team will confirm that Santosh Hall is on the route, share an estimate of travel time and pick-up timing, and walk you through the next steps for admission.

Walnut School Branches

Walnut School in Wakad

The 1.5 acre Wakad campus is right in the heart of Wakad, near Pink city. It features 5 huge grounds (all-weather+covered). The building for the school has a separate floor for Kindergarten, and spacious subject-wise classrooms for primary and secondary classes. It is easily accessible from Pimple Nilakh, Pimple Gurav, Vishal Nagar, Ravet, Baner, Balewadi, Aundh, Pimple Saudagar, Thergaon, Kalewadi and Hinjewadi.

CBSE Affiliation No: 1131576
Shri Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Rd, Next to Pratham Reflections Society, Wakad, Pimpri-Chinchwad, Maharashtra 411057

Walnut School at Shivane

Our first school, the beautiful Shivane campus overlooks the river and comprises three buildings – one for kindergarten, one for primary and one for secondary classes. There are all-weather covered and open grounds for multiple sports. The Shivane branch is easily accessible from Kothrud, Karvenagar, Warje, Sinhagad Road, Ambegaon, Kirkatwadi and Kondhwe-Dhawade.

CBSE Affiliation No: 1130884
Babanrao Vithoji Dangat Campus NDA Road, Shivane Pune – 411023

Walnut School at Fursungi

The Fursungi campus is located in the serene surroundings behind the Fursungi bus stop. The campus is spread out over 2.5 acres. The school building is spacious and can accommodate kindergarten, primary and secondary classes. The grounds are huge! It is near and easily accessible from Magarpatta City, Amanora Township, Bhekrai Nagar, Hadapsar, Solapur Road, Manjri and even Loni-Kalbhor.

CBSE Affiliation No: 1131080
Purva Campus Next to Fursungi Bus Stop, Fursungi Pune – 412308

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