The Center of Excellence (Girls), Dera Ghazi Khan is a prestigious educational institution operating under the Punjab Daanish Schools and Centres of Excellence Authority (PDS and CEA).

Established as part of the PDS and CEA initiative (under the Punjab Daanish Schools and Centers of Excellence Authority Act, 2010), it provides high-quality, free education to talented and deserving boys from underprivileged backgrounds in southern Punjab. The authority, a flagship project initially driven by efforts to uplift marginalized communities, manages separate campuses for boys and girls across various districts, including Dera Ghazi Khan.

The Center of Excellence Girls in Dera Ghazi Khan focuses on residential schooling from elementary to higher secondary levels, emphasizing academic excellence, character building, co-curricular activities, and holistic development in a disciplined, modern environment. It admits students primarily through merit-based entrance tests and serves as a model institution within the network, helping bright students from remote and low-income areas access quality education comparable to top institutions.

This campus contributes to the broader mission of reducing educational disparities and empowering youth through free, world-class learning opportunities