It was among the first in the chain of schools established by the Gurudwara Management Committee in 1965, which today has 12 branches in Delhi, giving education to more than 20,000 students.

Guru Harkrishan Public School, India Gate, Vasant Vihar and Kalka Ji are the three English medium co-educational senior secondary schools affiliated to the Central Board of Secondary Education.

The GHPS chain today has 12 branches in Delhi providing education on public school lines to more than 20,000 students.

The school motto is "Vidya Vichari Tan Parupkari" which means "he is learned indeed, who does good to others".

Located in the heart of the city, the India Gate school is close to India Gate and other historic places like Purana Quila, the National Stadium, the National Gallery of Modern Art, Patiala house, whereas the Vasant Vihar school is located in suburban residential area of South Delhi near IIT Delhi and Delhi University South Campus.