Gorton Mission School
Kotgarh Himachal Pradesh - 172031 India · Shimla · Himachal Pradesh
Basic Details
- Boards
- CISCE – ICSE (Class X) and ISC (Class XII)
- Classes
- Nursery to Class XII
- Co-ed
- Yes
- Boarding
- No, day school only
- Founded
- Originally founded in 1843; current trust-run school established in 2000
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12:1 (as per Justdial listing)
- Students
- Not publicly available
Staff
Principal: Mrs. Veesha Mohindra, Vice Principal: Mrs. Anita Tiwari, Regular in-service teacher training (20 hrs/year)Summary for the Parent
Overview
Gorton Mission School, Kotgarh is a heritage-rich, CISCE-affiliated day school that combines traditional values with modern teaching tools. It’s known for its scenic setting, smart classrooms, and a long-standing presence in the community. While parents appreciate the environment and infrastructure, the lack of transparent fee details and limited recent academic data are points to clarify.
Best Fit For
A child who enjoys a close-knit, community-based school environment.
One who benefits from structured academics and co-curricular exposure.
Families looking for a day school option in or near Kotgarh.
Strengths
Historic legacy and strong community roots
Smart classrooms and well-equipped labs
CISCE curriculum with English-medium instruction
Scenic and peaceful learning environment
Trade-offs / Things to check
No boarding facility
Fee structure not publicly available
Limited recent board result data online
Some variability in academic performance feedback
Recommendations / Questions to Ask
Request the latest fee and transport details.
Ask for recent ICSE/ISC results and subject averages.
Visit the campus to verify facilities.
Discuss teacher qualifications and retention.
Confirm safety and medical arrangements.
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