St. Mary's Residential School
Parent InsightsPathanapuram Pathanapuram Kerala - 689 695 India
If you’re exploring residential schools in the Kollam region, St. Mary’s Residential School, Pathanapuram is one of the long-standing ICSE/ISC options worth a closer look. This summary brings together what’s publicly available — both the positives and the areas you might want to verify in person.
- ✦Established in 1978
- ✦Offers both ICSE and ISC streams under the CISCE board (code KE018)
- ✦Active in cultural and extracurricular events such as Onam celebrations, NCC, and Scouts/Guides
Summary for Parents
Overview
- •St. Mary’s Residential School, Pathanapuram is a long-standing CISCE-affiliated co-educational residential school known for its active cultural life and balanced academic environment.
Strengths
- •Established reputation and CISCE affiliation.
- •Active extracurricular and sports culture.
- •Boarding option for both boys and girls.
- •Good teacher strength and computer resources.
Potential trade-offs / Things to check
- •Food quality and hostel management.
- •Library resources and academic transparency.
- •Fee structure and hostel charges (not publicly available).
- •Drinking water and hygiene arrangements.
Recommendations / Questions to Ask
- •Can you share the current fee and hostel structure in writing?
- •What are the recent ICSE/ISC results?
- •How is hostel food quality monitored?
- •What is the student–teacher ratio in senior classes?
- •Can I speak with a few current boarding parents?
School Information
Board / Curriculum
ICSE
Grades offered
Nursery - 12
Medium
English
Type
Co-ed
Boarding
Yes
Pincode
689695
Leadership & Staff
- • Principal: Ms. Dolly Varghese
- • 44 teachers (42 female, 2 male)
- • 8 pre-primary teachers
- • 38 functional computers
- • computer-aided learning lab
Fees & Admissions
| Class / Category | Fee (₹) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition / Annual Fees | Information not available | |
| Application Fee | Not listed | |
| Transport / Hostel | Transport available, but no cost details published |
• No official fee schedule or scanned prospectus found online.
Admission Process for Interested Parents
Admission Timeline
Not publicly listed.
Eligibility & Documents
Likely includes birth certificate, transfer certificate, previous report card, and ID proofs (standard CISCE requirements).
How to Apply
Contact the school directly via phone (0475-2352416) or email (head@ke018cisce.org) to request the official admission brochure and hostel rules.
Tip
Ask for a school visit and meet the hostel warden if considering boarding.
What Parents Say
Aggregated from parent reviews across platforms. Ask these questions during your school visit.
Academics (ICSE/ISC)
Positives
The CISCE curriculum is valued for its balanced approach; teachers described as dedicated and approachable.
Watch out for
No recent exam results or board performance data publicly available.
Ask: Ask for the last three years’ ICSE/ISC results and subject toppers.
Early & Primary Grades
Positives
Pre-primary section and dedicated early-years teachers.
Watch out for
No detailed parent reviews about KG or early primary experience.
Ask: Visit the KG classrooms and observe teacher–child interaction.
Boarding / Hostels
Positives
Boarding is available for both boys and girls, and some parents mention good facilities.
Watch out for
Food quality has been criticized in at least one review, and hostel details like capacity and supervision are not public.
Ask: Request a hostel tour, sample menu, and details on warden-to-student ratio.
Sports & Extracurriculars
Positives
The school celebrates cultural events like Onam and Annual Day, and offers volleyball, NCC, and Scouts/Guides.
Watch out for
Ask: Ask about sports coaching staff and inter-school participation.
Campus & Facilities
Reviews from Other Platforms
Aggregated from public sources for reference. These are not verified by SchoolCompass.
What parents liked
"Volleyball facilities, good and clean classrooms, toilets, good teachers."
— Kesiay Babu
"It's really a very nice school with a good set of teachers and Principal."
— Rakhee R. Pillai
"Excellent."
— Prince V. Kumar
Concerns raised
"Very bad food I ever had in my life."
— Anonymous
"Some parents mention lack of administrative transparency in short directory comments."
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"The government listing showing 0 library books raises questions about data accuracy and library resources."
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What Kind of Peer Group?
Age Range
From pre-primary (around 3 years) to Class 12 (around 17–18 years).
Family Backgrounds
Likely a mix of local families and those from nearby districts who prefer residential schooling.
Socio-economic Profile
Predominantly middle-income families who can afford private boarding education.
Child Profiles
Children who adapt well to structured routines, enjoy sports and cultural activities, and are comfortable in a residential environment.
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