St. Stephen's School
11, Rishi Bankim Chandra Road Dum Dum Kolkata West Bengal - 700028 India · Kolkata · West Bengal
If you’re exploring good ICSE/ISC schools in North Kolkata, St. Stephen’s School, Dum Dum is one that often comes up in parent discussions. This summary brings together what’s publicly available and what other parents have shared, so you can decide if it fits your child’s needs.
Basic Details
- Boards
- CISCE – ICSE (Class X) and ISC (Class XII)
- Classes
- Pre-Nursery to Class XII
- Co-ed
- Yes
- Boarding
- Day school only
Staff
Acting Principal: Ms. Anupama Toppo, Teacher-in-Charge (Primary/Wesley): Mrs. Marlene Gomes, qualified subject teachers and lab instructorsSummary for the Parent
Overview
St. Stephen’s School, Dum Dum is a long-standing ICSE/ISC school known for its academic discipline, well-equipped labs, and active sports culture.
Structured environment with a Christian ethos and focus on academics and extracurriculars.
Best Fit For
A child who thrives in a structured, exam-oriented environment
A child interested in sports like swimming or martial arts
A child comfortable in a large, co-ed, urban school setting
Strengths
Consistent ICSE/ISC results
Qualified and experienced teaching staff
Good science and computer labs
Active sports and co-curricular programs
Trade-offs / Things to check
Fee structure not publicly available
Communication and administrative responsiveness
Limited transparency on student–teacher ratio
Campus size and transport details not published
Questions to Ask
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