St. Mary's English Medium School
Parent InsightsChevarambalam P.o. KOZHIKODE Kerala - 673 017 India
If you’re a parent in Kozhikode looking for a long-standing ICSE/ISC school with a strong academic focus, St. Mary’s English Medium School, Chevarambalam is one you’ll likely come across.
School Information
Board / Curriculum
ICSE
Grades offered
Nursery - 12
Medium
English
Type
Co-ed
Students
1050
Student–Teacher Ratio
25:1
Boarding
Day school only
Pincode
673017
Leadership & Staff
- • Managed by Sisters of St. Joseph’s Congregation under St. Joseph’s Educational & Charitable Trust
Fees & Admissions
| Class / Category | Fee (₹) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Fee | ₹40,000 | Listed on Edustoke (ICSE board) |
| Admission Fee | ₹10,000 | One-time |
| Application Fee | ₹500 | Edustoke listing |
| Registration Fee | ₹200 | Mentioned on school website |
• Figures from Edustoke (updated April 2025).
• The school’s official website does not publish a downloadable fee structure.
What Parents Say
Aggregated from parent reviews across platforms. Ask these questions during your school visit.
Academics
Positives
Parents consistently mention strong teaching and visible academic progress. The ICSE/ISC curriculum is valued for its rigor.
Watch out for
Some parents feel the focus is heavily academic, leaving less room for sports or creative learning.
Ask: How does the school balance academics with extracurriculars?
Infrastructure
Positives
Classrooms and labs are described as well-equipped and clean.
Watch out for
Safety and medical facilities are unclear; some listings show missing data.
Ask: Is there a clinic or first-aid room? Are fire safety measures in place?
Sports & Activities
Positives
The school hosts cultural events and has photos of student activities online.
Watch out for
Parents repeatedly ask for more sports coaching and physical education.
Ask: What sports are offered, and how often do students get PE periods?
Communication & Online Services
Positives
The school now has its own website and social media presence.
Watch out for
Older reviews mention lack of online fee payment and limited digital communication.
Ask: Does the school now offer online fee payment and parent communication apps?
Campus & Facilities
Reviews from Other Platforms
Aggregated from public sources for reference. These are not verified by SchoolCompass.
What parents liked
"I am new to this area, but I got good school to join my child."
— Madhavan Panicker
"I have seen growth in my kid’s education."
— Ravi Varma
"Faculty providing good teaching."
— Amar Unnikrishnan
"Looking infrastructure is good and I place."
— Rajiv Menon
Concerns raised
"A school which doesn't have its own independent website and online fee payment, even after 25 years of establishment."
— Edustoke
"Give some more importance to sports and other activities also."
— Edustoke
"Edustoke lists “Fire Extinguishers: No” and “Clinic Facility: No” — parents should verify this during a visit."
— Edustoke
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