St. Vincent C. M. I. Residential School
Police Station Road P. O. Kottayam Pala Kerala - 686575 India · Kottayam · Kerala
If you’re a parent exploring schools in the Pala–Kottayam area, St. Vincent C.M.I. Residential School is likely to come up in your search. This summary brings together verified information and parent feedback to help you decide if it’s the right fit for your child.
Basic Details
- Boards
- ICSE / CISCE
- Co-ed
- Yes
- Boarding
- Unclear - some directories list hostel, but UDISE data says non-residential
- Founded
- Conflicting sources: 2005 (Careers360) and 2006 (Schools.org.in)
- Student–teacher ratio
- Not available (16 teachers listed for grades 1–10)
- Staff
- Head Teacher: Minesh Sebastian, 16 teachers (5 male, 11 female)
Summary for the Parent
Overview
St. Vincent C.M.I. Residential School in Pala offers a structured academic environment with a good balance of extracurricular activities. Parents appreciate the discipline, supportive teachers, and well-maintained facilities. However, there are inconsistencies in publicly available information about fees, classes offered, and hostel facilities.
What kind of child will this school work for best
A child who thrives in a structured, disciplined environment.
A child who enjoys both academics and school-level extracurriculars.
A child comfortable in a mid-sized, community-oriented school.
Strengths
- Strong academic focus and supportive teachers.
- Good infrastructure with library and labs.
- Active extracurricular programs.
- Positive local reputation.
Potential trade-offs / Things to check
- Conflicting information about boarding facilities.
- No official fee structure online.
- Limited transparency on board results.
- Communication and transport coordination could improve.
Recommendations / Questions to Ask
- Confirm whether the school currently offers boarding.
- Request the latest official fee schedule.
- Ask for recent ICSE/ISC results.
- Verify class range (Nursery–12 or 1–10).
- Visit the campus to observe facilities and class sizes.
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