Carmel School
Sarangabad B.b.t. Road, Maheshtala Kolkata West Bengal - 700137 India · Maheshtala · West Bengal
If you’re a parent exploring good ICSE schools in South Kolkata, Carmel School Sarangabad often comes up in conversations. This report brings together verified details, parent feedback, and practical insights to help you decide if it’s the right fit for your child.
Basic Details
- Boards
- Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) — ICSE (X) and ISC (XII)
- Classes
- Pre-Nursery to Class XII
- Co-ed
- Yes
- Boarding
- No (Day school only)
- Founded
- 1988 (as listed in multiple local directories; the managing congregation CMC was founded in 1866)
- Student–teacher ratio
- Around 30:1 (as per Ezyschooling; not officially confirmed)
- Students
- Not published officially; appears to be a medium-to-large enrolment
Staff
Principal: Dr. Sophy Jose; managed by Sisters of the Congregation of the Mother of Carmel (C.M.C.); experienced and lab-qualified teachersSummary for the Parent
Overview
Carmel School Sarangabad is a well-regarded ICSE/ISC convent school known for its disciplined environment, strong academics, and modern infrastructure.
What kind of child will this school work best for
A child who thrives in a structured, rule-based environment.
A student aiming for strong ICSE/ISC results.
A child who enjoys both academics and co-curricular activities.
Strengths
Experienced and stable teaching staff.
Good infrastructure with smart classrooms and labs.
Strong emphasis on discipline and values.
Active co-curricular calendar.
Potential trade-offs / Things to check
Strict fee and refund policies.
Limited flexibility in transport and administrative rules.
No hostel facility for outstation students.
Lack of publicly available class-wise fee details.
Recommendations / Questions to Ask
Can you share the latest class-wise fee structure?
What are the recent ICSE/ISC results?
How many students are there per class?
What remedial or counselling support is available?
How flexible is the transport policy for mid-year changes?
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