St. Joseph's School
Parent InsightsPakartalla Kahalgaon Bihar - 813 203 India
School Information
Board / Curriculum
ICSE
Grades offered
Nursery - 12
Medium
English
Type
Co-ed
Students
Above 4,000
Student–Teacher Ratio
Approximately 33:1 (based on ~2,500 students and ~76 teachers; unverified)
Boarding
Day school only
Pincode
813203
Leadership & Staff
- • Managed by the Catholic Diocese of Bhagalpur
- • Principal: Father Amal Raj
- • separate staff for Primary, Senior, and Higher Secondary sections
Fees & Admissions
Annual fees
Fee details will be updated soon.
Grades offered
Nursery - 12
What Parents Say
Aggregated from parent reviews across platforms. Ask these questions during your school visit.
Primary (LKG–5)
Positives
Parents appreciate the dedicated KG block and early-years focus. The school uses digital classrooms and structured routines.
Watch out for
The school does not publish tuition fees for primary classes online, which can make budgeting difficult.
Ask: Ask for the latest fee structure and class size for your child’s grade.
Middle (6–8)
Positives
Offers a variety of clubs and activities that help children explore interests beyond academics.
Watch out for
With over 4,000 students, class sizes may vary, and personal attention could depend on the section.
Ask: How many students are typically in each class?
Secondary (9–10)
Positives
Strong ICSE preparation and long-standing CISCE affiliation since 1997.
Watch out for
Limited public data on teaching methods or board results.
Ask: Request recent ICSE results and subject toppers.
Higher Secondary (11–12)
Positives
Clear admission process and transparent fee structure for each stream.
Watch out for
Fees are relatively high for Bhagalpur; transport adds to the cost.
Ask: What scholarships or fee concessions are available?
Extracurricular & Sports
Positives
Excellent sports facilities and a proud school band tradition.
Watch out for
Details about coaching quality and participation levels are not published.
Ask: How are students selected for teams and band programs?
Campus & Facilities
6 acres
Reviews from Other Platforms
Aggregated from public sources for reference. These are not verified by SchoolCompass.
What parents liked
"Over all outstanding school in Bhagalpur."
— Shravan Kumar
"Best school."
— Yash Aryan
"Excellent school in Bhagalpur."
— Kamal Kishor
"Very good missionary school. Well maintained."
— Nikku Singh
Concerns raised
"Is this school have a Girls hostel facility? Pls reply me as soon as possible."
— Sakshi Priya
"Is this school have a Girls hostel facility? Pls reply."
— Parent query
"Most public reviews are short and positive. There are few detailed negative reviews online, so parents may want to seek local feedback for a more complete picture."
— Online reviews
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