Don Bosco Academy
Parent InsightsVillage Konka P.o. Mccluskiegunj RANCHI Jharkhand - 829 208 India
- ✦Consistent 100% ICSE pass record for several years.
- ✦Unique 'home hostel' model where local families host boarders.
- ✦Managed by the Don Bosco Anglo-Indian Educational Society, known for its educational network.
Summary for Parents
Summary for the Parent
- •Don Bosco Academy, McCluskiegunj is a CISCE school known for its strong academic results and disciplined environment.
- •The semi-rural setting offers a peaceful atmosphere, and its 'home hostel' model provides flexibility for boarding families.
- •Best suited for children who thrive in a structured, academically focused environment and are comfortable in a smaller, community-based school.
- •Strengths include excellent ICSE results, experienced teachers, transparent fee structure with online payments, a peaceful campus, and options for day or boarding.
- •Trade-offs/Things to check include varying boarding quality, limited extracurricular exposure compared to larger city schools, infrastructure could be more modern in some areas, and you should verify transport routes and hostel hygiene.
- •Recommendations to ask include visiting the hostel and meeting the warden, contacting current boarding parents, confirming latest fee structure and refund policy, and checking support for extracurricular development.
School Information
Board / Curriculum
ICSE
Grades offered
Nursery - 12
Medium
English
Type
Co-ed
Students
Around 900 students (as per SchoolMyKids and Careers360)
Student–Teacher Ratio
Around 27:1
Boarding
Day school only
Pincode
829208
Leadership & Staff
- • 33-37 teachers listed; managed by Don Bosco Anglo-Indian Educational Society; Principal: Alfred George Derozario
Fees & Admissions
| Class / Category | Fee (₹) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Admission Fee (one-time) | ₹17,000 | As per 2025 fee page |
| Registration/Application Fee | ₹1,300 | Non-refundable |
| Tuition Fee (monthly) | ₹2,300 | Payable monthly |
| Annual Charges (Std I–IV; Std V–VIII; Std IX–X) | ₹6,400 (Std I–IV); ₹8,350 (Std V–VIII); ₹10,150 (Std IX–X) | As per 2025 fee page |
| Composite Estimate (Class X) | ₹56,050 | Based on Careers360 calculation |
• The school updated its fee structure effective 1 April 2025.
• Some older listings show lower amounts, so please verify the latest PDF on the school’s website before paying.
• Bus facility is available; charges vary by route. Confirm directly with the school office.
Admission Process for Interested Parents
Classes Offered for Admission
I to IX (ICSE curriculum).
Process
Written test and interview (if vacancies exist).
Age Criteria
Class I – 6 years; Class II – 7 years; and so on.
Documents Required
Birth certificate previous school records transfer certificate (countersigned if from outside Jharkhand) ID proofs
Important Note
The school clearly states that admissions are finalized only at the school office — not via agents or email.
Admission Calendar
Forms and results are published on the school website, usually before the April session.
What Parents Say
Aggregated from parent reviews across platforms. Ask these questions during your school visit.
Academics
Positives
The school has a consistent record of 100% ICSE pass results, with recent toppers scoring above 98%. Teachers are appreciated for their dedication and clarity.
Watch out for
Some parents feel that while academics are strong, there is limited focus on extracurricular exposure beyond academics.
Ask: How does the school balance academics with co-curricular activities?
Boarding
Positives
Boarding is available through local 'home hostels', which gives children a homely environment and community feel.
Watch out for
A few parents have raised concerns about food quality and hostel maintenance, especially in privately run hostels.
Ask: Can I visit the hostel and meet the warden before admission?
Infrastructure
Positives
The school offers well-equipped labs, a large library, and a scenic, pollution-free campus.
Watch out for
Some parents mention that the facilities, while adequate, could be modernized further.
Ask: Are the labs and library accessible to all grades regularly?
Fees
Positives
The fee structure is clearly published online and remains moderate compared to other CISCE schools.
Watch out for
Parents should note that fees were revised in 2025, and transport costs are extra.
Ask: What is included in the annual charges, and how often are fees revised?
Campus & Facilities
Between 2.3 and 3.8 acres (Careers360 lists 3.8 acres; school website mentions 2.5 acres)
Reviews from Other Platforms
Aggregated from public sources for reference. These are not verified by SchoolCompass.
What parents liked
"It's my own school."
— Sumati Ekka
"I have studied here and the teachers teach great."
— Akhileshwar Prasad
"Its best place for study. And also a good study environment not so polluted and with best giving results."
— Gulshan Nayak
Concerns raised
"Do not send your child here. The food is terrible. The hostel is terrible."
— Palak Sahu
"Best thing is that principal is above school for me."
— Rohit Kumar
"Some older reviews mention administrative delays and rough hostel reports (SchoolMyKids and forum snippets)."
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What Kind of Peer Group?
Age Range
6-15 years (Classes I-X)
Family Backgrounds
A mix of local families from McCluskiegunj and students from nearby districts and states. The school also attracts children from Anglo-Indian and Christian families due to its minority status.
Socio-economic Profile
A blend of middle-income and local rural families seeking CISCE education in a peaceful environment.
Child Profiles
Students who are academically inclined, disciplined, and comfortable in a semi-rural, community-based setting.
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