Another important segment of the Punjab Daanish Schools and Centres of Excellence Authority is the establishment of Centres of Excellence (COEs), which cater to all segments of society. Under this model, a functional high or higher secondary school (boys or girls) is notified and transferred by the School Education Department (SED) to the Authority. The Authority then takes over the existing premises, students, and other liabilities. The existing school is transformed into a Centre of Excellence by providing a purpose-built, highly modern building and infrastructure, new furniture, state-of-the-art Science and IT labs, and by hiring highly qualified academic staff and a Principal. These schools are run on the same operational parameters as Daanish Schools. At present, 11 Centres of Excellence (5 for girls and 6 for boys) are fully operational. The total student strength is 17,527, with an impressive average of 1,500 students per school. The institutions are supported by a total academic staff of 544 and a non-academic staff of 366. All COEs are formally registered with their respective Boards of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BISEs). To ensure accessibility, the approved tuition fee for every student is kept nominal at just Rs. 20 per month.
Facilities Provided
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| Sr. | School | District | Operational | Capacity | Area / K | Existing Students |
| 1 | COE Govt. Boys Pilot Secondary School | Sialkot | (2015) | 1200 | 46 | 1351 |
| 2 | COE Govt. Girls Lady Anderson High School | Sialkot | (2015) | 1300 | 34 | 1591 |
| 3 | COE Govt. Boys High School | Muzaffargarh | (2015) | 1300 | 30.4 | 1682 |
| 4 | COE Govt. Girls Normal High School | Muzaffargarh | (2015) | 2100 | 31.5 | 2409 |
| 5 | COE Govt. Boys High School No. 1 | D. G Khan | (2015) | 2100 | 44.8 | 2449 |
| 6 | COE Govt. Girls Central Model High School | D. G Khan | (2015) | 1400 | 27.2 | 1298 |
| 7 | COE Govt. Boys High School | Rajanpur | (2015) | 1300 | 32 | 1755 |
| 8 | COE Govt. Girls High School | Rajanpur | (2015) | 1200 | 16 | 1626 |
| 9 | COE Govt. Boys High School, Jaranwala | Faisalabad | (2015) | 3000 | 57.6 | 2992 |
| 10 | COE Govt. Girls High School No. 1 | Hafizabad | (2015) | 1300 | 9.6 | 1695 |
| 11 | COE Govt. Guru Nanak Boys High School | Nankana Sab | (2019) | 1000 | 160 | 1002 |
| 12 | COE Govt. M.C. Boys High School, Tandlianwala | Faisalabad | (2022) | 2100 | 28 | 1581 |
| 13 | COE-Govt Boys High School No.1 Peer Mahal | Toba Tek Singh | 2024 | 2790 | 60 | 2260 |
| 14 | COE Govt. Boys High School Chakwal | Chakwal | 2024 | 1620 | 40 | 1575 |
Governing Body
All schools are managed under the guidelines provided by the Authority by respective Governing Bodies. All Governing Bodies are notified and fully functional.
| DC | Convener |
| Principal | Secretary |
| 5 members | Notables and educational experts |
- Administer day to day affairs of the School.
- Recommendation for appointment of teaching staff and non- teaching staff.
- Monitor Accounts and Finance.
- Receive charities and donations.