The Laidlaw Memorial School & Jr. College
Of St Georges' Homes Ketti Tamil Nadu - 643215 India · Ooty · Tamil Nadu
The Laidlaw Memorial School & Junior College (of St. George’s Homes) offers ICSE and ISC education on a 224-acre Nilgiris campus.
Basic Details
- Boards
- ICSE and ISC (Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations)
- Classes
- Class I to XII
- Co-ed
- Yes
- Boarding
- Yes - full boarding with 12 residential cottages
- Founded
- 1914
- Student–teacher ratio
- 25:1 (Edustoke; official figure not confirmed)
- Students
- Varies across sources: ~248 (school site) to ~550 (Edustoke)
- Staff
- Dedicated nurses, visiting doctors, matrons, and resident wardens
Summary for the Parent
Overview
The Laidlaw Memorial School & Junior College is one of the oldest boarding schools in the Nilgiris, offering ICSE and ISC education on a 224-acre campus. Parents appreciate its focus on academics, discipline, and character building, while also valuing the strong sports and extracurricular culture.
Best Fit For
A child who enjoys outdoor life and structured routines.
A child who thrives in a close-knit boarding environment.
A child who values both academics and extracurricular growth.
Strengths
Large, well-maintained campus with excellent sports facilities.
Balanced focus on academics, sports, and character development.
Supportive boarding environment with medical and pastoral care.
Long heritage and stable institutional culture.
Trade-offs / Things to check
Food quality and menu variety.
Fee transparency and current structure.
Communication and administrative responsiveness.
Confirm current student–teacher ratio and class sizes.
Recommendations / Questions to Ask
Request the latest fee schedule and boarding details in writing.
Ask for recent board exam results and university placements.
Inquire about health care facilities and emergency protocols.
Visit the campus to experience the boarding environment firsthand.
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