S. E. Railway Mixed Higher Secondary School (English Medium)
South Side Kharagpur West Bengal - 721301 India · Medinipur West · West Bengal
If you’re a parent in Kharagpur looking for a school with a long-standing reputation and a structured academic environment, S. E. Railway Mixed Higher Secondary School (English Medium) is one you’ll likely come across.
Basic Details
- Boards
- CISCE – ICSE (Class 10) and ISC (Class 12)
- Classes
- Kindergarten to Class XII (Science, Commerce, Humanities)
- Co-ed
- Yes
- Boarding
- No (Day school only)
- Medium
- English Medium
- Founded
- 1899 (originally BNR European School; upgraded to High School in 1943; +2 in 1975)
- Student–teacher ratio
- Approximately 53:1 (based on 900 students and 17 teachers listed)
- Students
- Around 900 students
Staff
Principal: Mrs. V. K. Jayashree, Controlling Officer: Smt. Shreya Shandilya, Patron: Shri Lalit Mohan Pandey (DRM, South Eastern Railway)Summary for the Parent
Overview
S. E. Railway Mixed Higher Secondary School (English Medium) is a heritage institution with a solid academic foundation and a disciplined environment. It’s well-regarded among railway families and local residents for its stability and long history.
What kind of child this school works best for
A child who thrives in a structured, traditional academic setting.
A child from a middle-class or railway family who values consistency and discipline.
Strengths
Long-standing reputation and CISCE affiliation.
Offers all major +2 streams.
Stable administration under South Eastern Railway.
Active extracurricular programs like NCC and Scouts.
Potential trade-offs / Things to check
High student–teacher ratio.
Limited transparency on fees and transport.
Infrastructure may feel crowded.
Limited online communication beyond notices.
Recommendations / Questions to Ask
Request a detailed fee structure and transport cost breakdown.
Ask about class sizes and teacher allocation.
Check lab and library access for higher classes.
Inquire about sports and extracurricular schedules.
Talk to current parents for first-hand feedback.
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