St. Mary's Orphanage And Day School
103, Dum Dum Road Kolkata West Bengal - 700030 India · Kolkata · West Bengal
Basic Details
- Boards
- ICSE, ISC (CISCE), NIOS (open schooling)
- Classes
- Nursery to Class XII (Science, Commerce, Humanities)
- Co-ed
- Boys up to Class X; co-ed at +2 and NIOS levels
- Boarding
- Boarding closed around 2004–2006; now a day school
- Founded
- 1848
- Student–teacher ratio
- Not published; large class sizes (~45 students per class)
- Students
- Not published officially; average class size ~45 (Wikipedia); ~38 teachers (Careers360)
Staff
Principal: Br. Ruvan Rebello; Headmistress: Ms. Anita Mathew; Coordinators: Poly Enakshi Das (Junior), Ivan D. Saldanha (Middle), Shelley Chatterjee (Senior)Summary for the Parent
Overview
St. Mary’s Orphanage and Day School is a heritage ICSE institution with a sprawling campus and a strong focus on sports and extracurricular activities. It’s well-suited for families who value tradition, discipline, and a structured school environment.
What kind of child will this school work best for
- A child who enjoys outdoor sports and large school events.
- A child comfortable in a structured, traditional ICSE setup.
- A child who thrives in a big, active peer group.
Strengths
- Large, well-equipped campus with excellent sports facilities.
- Long-standing academic reputation under the Christian Brothers.
- Offers all ISC streams and NIOS flexibility.
- Active extracurricular and cultural calendar.
Potential trade-offs / Things to check
- Large class sizes may limit individual attention.
- Fee structure not transparent online.
- Occasional communication gaps reported by parents.
- Boarding facilities no longer operational (day school only).
Recommendations / Questions to Ask
- Request the full fee breakdown (annual, monthly, development, transport).
- Ask about student–teacher ratio and class size for your child’s grade.
- Confirm bus routes, safety measures, and supervision.
- Check how often sports and swimming are part of the timetable.
- Ask about grievance redressal and parent–teacher meeting frequency.
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