St. Teresa's Secondary School
72, Diamond Harbour Road Kidderpore Kolkata West Bengal - 700023 India · Kolkata · West Bengal
If you’re exploring girls’ schools in South Kolkata, St. Teresa’s Secondary School is a heritage ICSE girls’ school with a long history and strong academic reputation.
Basic Details
- Boards
- ICSE (Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations)
- Classes
- Nursery to Class 12
- Co-ed
- No
- Boarding
- Day School
- Founded
- 1885
- Student–teacher ratio
- Not published; available data appears inconsistent
- Students
- Not officially published; UniApply lists 3,706 (unverified)
- Staff
- Run by the Daughters of the Cross; experienced teaching sisters; active alumni network
Summary for the Parent
Overview
St. Teresa’s Secondary School is a heritage ICSE girls’ school known for its discipline, academics, and value-based education.
Parents appreciate the teachers and the school’s nurturing environment, though some mention administrative issues and lack of transport.
Best Fit For
A girl who thrives in a structured, disciplined environment
A child whose family can manage daily transport
A student who enjoys cultural and school events
Strengths
Long-standing academic reputation
Value-based education and discipline
Active alumni network
Good extracurricular exposure
Trade-offs / Things to check
No school transport facility
Mixed feedback on administrative staff
Conflicting infrastructure data (verify in person)
Limited public exam performance data
Recommendations / Questions to Ask
Request the latest fee structure in writing
Confirm facilities like labs and playgrounds during a visit
Ask about communication channels for parents
Check admission timelines and required documents
Inquire about extracurricular opportunities for your child’s class
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