St. Thomas' Boys' School
4, Diamond Harbour Road Kidderpore Kolkata West Bengal - 700023 India · Kolkata · West Bengal
Long-established school in Kolkata, known for heritage, discipline, and a large campus.
Basic Details
- Boards
- CISCE – ICSE (Class X) and ISC (Class XII)
- Classes
- Kindergarten to Class XII
- Co-ed
- No – Boys’ school
- Boarding
- Primarily a day school; confirm with office if boarding is available
- Founded
- 1789 (traced to the Free School Society)
- Student–teacher ratio
- Not publicly available
- Students
- Not officially published; third‑party directories suggest between 1,000–2,000 students
- Staff
- Principal: Mr. Suman Biswas, Secretary: Mr. John A. K. Ghosh, Patron: Rt. Rev. Dr. Paritosh Canning
Summary for the Parent
Overview
St. Thomas’ Boys’ School, Kidderpore is a heritage institution that blends tradition with slow but visible modernization.
It offers a disciplined environment, strong academics, and excellent sports space — though parents should be mindful of infrastructure upkeep and communication gaps.
Best Fit For
A child who thrives in a structured, traditional setup.
A boy who enjoys sports and outdoor activities.
A student who can handle academic rigor and discipline.
Strengths
Long history and strong alumni network.
Large campus and sports facilities.
CISCE curriculum with good academic reputation.
New initiatives in robotics and sports.
Trade-offs / Things to check
Infrastructure maintenance and classroom conditions.
Strict discipline may not suit every child.
Fee and boarding details not clearly published.
Limited transparency on student-teacher ratio.
Recommendations / Questions to Ask
Request the official, dated fee structure and transport charges.
Confirm whether boarding is available.
Ask for the anti-bullying and grievance policy.
Review recent ICSE/ISC results and teacher qualifications.
Visit the campus to assess classroom conditions firsthand.
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