St. Benedict's School
Asirvanam Monastery, Kumbalagodu Post, Bangalore South 560074. · Bengaluru · Karnataka
If you’re exploring St. Benedict’s School, Kumbalgodu, this summary will help you understand what the school offers — from academics and campus life to fees and parent feedback.
Basic Details
- Boards
- CBSE
- Classes
- LKG – Grade X (CBSE); PU (11–12) under Karnataka Board
- Co-ed
- Yes
- Boarding
- Yes – Separate hostels for boys and girls
- Founded
- 2006 (CBSE SARAS) / 2008 (school documents)
- Student–teacher ratio
- ~6.4:1 (90 students / 14 teachers)
- Students
- ~90 students
Staff
Principal: Maria Bambina Joseph (M.Phil.), experienced teaching and administrative staff, managed by Asirvanam Benedictine SocietySummary for the Parent
Overview
St. Benedict’s School, Kumbalgodu, is a CBSE‑affiliated day‑cum‑boarding school known for its discipline, spacious campus, and Benedictine values. It offers a structured environment with a focus on sports and residential life. Parent feedback is mixed — many appreciate the facilities and caring teachers, while others raise concerns about fee transparency and hostel food.
This school may work best for
Children who do well in structured, disciplined settings
Families seeking a residential or semi‑residential option near South Bengaluru
Students who enjoy sports and outdoor activities
Strengths
Green, spacious campus with good sports facilities
Small class sizes and personal attention
Active extracurricular calendar
Separate hostels for boys and girls
Potential trade-offs / Things to check
Mixed parent feedback on management and hostel food
Fee transparency and refund policies
Limited public academic performance data
Shared campus with other educational units
Recommendations / Questions to Ask
Request the latest fee structure and refund policy in writing
Visit the hostel and dining areas personally
Ask for recent CBSE board results and extracurricular achievements
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