St. Xavier's School
21st Mile Pedong Darjeeling West Bengal - 734311 India · Kalimpong · West Bengal
Basic Details
- Boards
- ICSE (Class X) and ISC (Class XII), Recognized by CISCE and West Bengal Board of Secondary Education
- Classes
- Montessori, LKG, UKG, Classes I–XII
- Co-ed
- Yes
- Boarding
- Girls' hostel (Xavier House) for Classes III–XII
- Founded
- 1987
- Student–teacher ratio
- Not published
- Students
- 51,000 students studied (cumulative figure; current enrolment not published)
- Staff
- Principal: Sr. Rajani Mondal; Managed by Sisters of St. Joseph of Cluny under St. Xavier's Educational Trust
Summary for the Parent
Overview
St. Xavier's School, Pedong is a long-standing ICSE/ISC school managed by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Cluny. It combines a values-based education with moderate fees and a girls' hostel option, making it appealing for families in and around Pedong. While the school’s reputation for caring teachers and affordability stands out, parents should ask for more clarity on infrastructure details and transport facilities.
What kind of child will this school work for best
- Children who do well in structured, disciplined environments
- Families seeking ICSE/ISC education in a smaller, community-oriented setting
- Girls who may need hostel accommodation from Class III onwards
Strengths
- Affordable ICSE/ISC education
- Supportive and caring teachers
- Long-standing management by a reputed trust
- Girls' hostel within campus
- Active communication through social media
Potential trade-offs / Things to check
- Limited public data on student–teacher ratio and campus size
- Transport routes and costs not listed
- Few online reviews, so limited external feedback
- No detailed extracurricular schedule published
Recommendations / Questions to Ask
- What is the current student–teacher ratio?
- Can parents visit the hostel and see the facilities?
- What are the transport options and monthly costs?
- How does the school support extracurricular and co-curricular growth?
- What are the recent ICSE/ISC board results?
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