Loreto Day School
65, Bepin Behari Ganguly Street Kolkata West Bengal - 700012 India · Kolkata · West Bengal
Basic Details
- Boards
- CISCE (ICSE for Class X and ISC for Class XII)
- Classes
- Nursery to Class XII
- Co-ed
- No – Girls only
- Boarding
- No – Day school only
- Founded
- 1844 (established 8 December 1844)
- Student–teacher ratio
- Conflicting data: UDISE lists 9 teachers, Careers360 lists ~51; likely around 22:1.
- Students
- ~1,124 students (as per UDISE/StackSchools)
- Staff
- Experienced teaching team; long-standing leadership; part of the Loreto network known for academic discipline
Summary for the Parent
Overview
Loreto Day School, Bow Bazar is a historic girls’ ICSE/ISC school in central Kolkata, known for its discipline, academic focus, and Loreto heritage.
Best Fit For
Best suited for families who value tradition, structure, and a strong alumnae network.
Strengths
Long-standing reputation and heritage.
Strong academic discipline.
Supportive alumnae network.
Focus on moral and character development.
Trade-offs / Things to check
Limited playground and sports space.
Inconsistent fee information online.
Occasional administrative complaints.
Conflicting data on teacher strength.
Recommendations / Questions to Ask
Request a written fee breakup and refund policy.
Confirm current student–teacher ratio.
Ask about transport routes and seat availability.
Check how the school supports extracurricular interests beyond academics.
Clarify admission timelines and required documents.
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