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St. Mary’s School, Pune

India, Pune

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees ₹250,000
Ages 5 - 17 years
Type Girls School, Boys School, Co-educational
Opened 1866
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Indian Curriculum, IB (DP)
Taught languages Hindi, French, Spanish
Strengths Sport, STEM, Service and Sustainability
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Community and Service
Stages Preschool, Kindergarten, Primary School, Secondary School, Senior Secondary School
Introduction

St. Mary's School, Pune is an Anglo-Indian, unaided minority institution founded in 1866. Located in Camp, Pune, the campus houses separate sections for girls and boys with a junior college on the same site. It serves students aged 5 to 17 and offers two curricula: Indian Curriculum (including ISC for the Junior College) and International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme for Grades 11 and 12. English is the medium of instruction across academic and co-curricular domains. Facilities include a Learning Resource Centre / library in all sections, multiple computer labs, and iPads used from prep onward to support technology-enabled learning. The school provides Aerobics, Swimming, Basketball and Football; hockey and netball have been discontinued. Alumni have pursued undergraduate studies at universities in the United States, Singapore, and premier Indian institutions. Governance has involved the Sisters of the Community of St. Mary the Virgin; Sesquicentennial celebrations in 2016 marked 150 years. For families abroad.

5B, General Bhagat Marg, Camp, Pune, 411001

The Essentials

St. Mary’s School, Pune has instruction in English.

Location
5B, General Bhagat Marg, Camp, Pune 411001. The campus is in the Camp area of Pune. The address places the school in Pune city.

Stages
Girls' section, Boys' section and Junior College; all three sections are located on the same campus.

Type
Separate sections for girls and boys with a junior college on the same campus.

Country affiliation
India
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements
The school is a day school.

Food Options
Meals and wholesome tasty snacks, hygienically cooked, are available at the School cafeteria.

Governance and Ownership
The school is an Anglo-Indian, unaided minority institution.
Fees

Annual tuition at St. Mary’s School, Pune ranges from INR 250,000 for 2026/27.

Application and admission fees

- Application (registration) fee for new admissions: ₹600 (one-time).
- Admission fee (one-time, payable at confirmation of admission): ₹80,000.
- Security deposit (one-time): ₹25,000.
- IB Diploma applicants only: IB application fee ₹5,000 (non‑refundable).

Tuition fees by year group (overview) — amounts stated as annual tuition and examples for new/continuing students

- Annual tuition (typical recurring tuition-only amount shown for the academic session): ₹250,000 per year (tuition-only figure used in the school's published fee summary).
- Industry/portal summaries list the overall tuition range across grades at St. Mary's Pune as approximately ₹168,000 to ₹250,000 per year depending on grade/stream; the school's published summary uses ₹250,000 as the representative annual tuition figure.

Full first‑year cost for a new admission (example calculation)

- Total first‑year cost shown for a new admission (example used in the school's published fee sheet) = ₹405,600. This example total combines one‑time charges (admission fee, application, security deposit) plus annual tuition and other mandatory first‑year charges. Breakdown for that example:
- Admission fee (one‑time): ₹80,000.
- Application fee (one‑time): ₹600.
- Security deposit (one‑time): ₹25,000.
- Annual tuition (recurring): ₹250,000.
- Transport (optional): ₹20,000 (annual, if used).
- Other mandatory charges (development/activity/other): ₹30,000 (annual).

Per‑term / per‑installment presentation

- Tuition‑only (recurring) equivalents: annual tuition ₹250,000 = approximately ₹62,500 per quarter (four quarterly instalments) or approximately ₹20,833 per month (12 months).
- First‑year example (including one‑time new‑admission charges) is shown as: quarterly ≈ ₹101,400 per quarter (four quarters = ₹405,600) or monthly ≈ ₹33,800 per month (12 months = ₹405,600). Use these distinctions when comparing new‑admission first‑year totals vs continuing‑student tuition‑only billing.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Payment plans presented include: full annual payment, quarterly instalments (four instalments in the year), or monthly payment schedule (12 monthly instalments). The school's fee presentation shows illustrative quarterly and monthly options and a quarterly breakup for first‑year totals.
- The admissions application form and payment process accept bank transfer / UPI / NEFT / IMPS (applicants provide payment reference/ proof) and the school's admissions forms are structured to receive bank/QR payments.
- Online payment gateway payments are processed through the school's Edunext payment portal; transaction/processing fees charged by the payment gateway are not refundable and are borne by the cardholder/payer.

Boarding / hostel fees

- St. Mary's School, Pune is a day school with separate Girls' and Boys' sections and a co‑ed Junior College; the school does not operate a boarding/hostel programme for students in the Camp campus. No boarding or hostel fees apply.

Other costs and recurring charges parents should budget for

- Transport (optional): shown as an annual optional charge (example figure used in the school's published fee summary) ₹20,000 per year.
- “Other charges” / development / activity charges (annual, mandatory in the example): ₹30,000 per year (covers school development/activity items specified in the fee sheet).
- Uniforms, textbooks, stationery, extracurricular programme fees and examination/assessment charges are additional and may be billed separately; the school's illustrative fee breakdown includes line items grouped under “other charges” and activity/development categories. Budget separately for uniforms, books, exam levies and extra‑curricular costs.

Refund information

- The school's published fee materials and student/admissions portals do not present a detailed public refund schedule in the same place as the fee summary; a separate, formal refund/withdrawal policy (security‑deposit refund timing, partial‑term refund rules, or forfeiture rules) is not published alongside the fee figures in the fee summary used above. Transaction/processing fees charged by the online payment gateway are explicitly non‑refundable.

Fee payment options (methods accepted)

- Bank transfer / NEFT / IMPS / UPI (applicants provide payment reference and proof).
- Online card payments and digital payments processed through the Edunext student portal / payment gateway (cardholders bear transaction fees).
- The admissions/IB application process also accepts an online payment for the application fee (IB DP application fee example shown).

Brief note on available public information and gaps

- The school's publicly presented fee summary provides a clear example breakdown used for the 2026–27 session (first‑year total example, admission/application/security deposit, tuition, transport and other charges) and shows available payment‑plan formats (annual / quarterly / monthly). However, a full official matrix listing distinct per‑term invoiced amounts for every individual grade/stream in a plain public schedule (and a detailed published refund/withdrawal policy tied to those line items) is not found in the publicly available fee summary materials used above. For specific grade/stream bills, refund procedures or exact due‑dates and late‑payment penalties, use the school's admissions/ accounts contacts shown in the school's admissions and contact information.
Academics

St. Mary’s School, Pune teaches Indian Curriculum, IB (DP) for students aged 5 to 17.

Curriculum
The school offers the Indian School Certificate (ISC) curriculum for the Junior College. The ISC curriculum is designed to prepare students for Grade XI and XII board examinations and competitive entrance examinations. English is the medium of instruction across academic and co-curricular domains. The school also offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme for Grade 11 and 12. Alumni have gone on to undergraduate studies at leading universities in the United Kingdom, the United States, Singapore, and premier Indian institutions.

Exam Results
ICSE and ISC examination results have been excellent. In ISC, the seventh batch achieved 100% pass, with 36 students above 90% in English and best of 3 subjects, and 31 above 80%. The school has produced ICSE and ISC top rank holders in recent years.

Higher Education Progression
Alumni have gone on to pursue undergraduate studies at leading universities across the United Kingdom, the United States, Singapore, and premier Indian institutions.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school fosters a positive learning environment and inclusive development where every child is encouraged to work hard. It provides opportunities irrespective of differences and abilities. Thinking skills are developed through creativity, enquiry and introspection. The school aims to bring out the best in every child, enabling them to make the world a better place by being true to self and God. The mission envisions students who are fearless, articulate, caring and humane, prepared to serve their community, nation and world.
Parent Experience

History
St. Mary's School, Pune is an Anglo-Indian, unaided, minority institution founded in 1866 by Archdeacon Leigh Lye and Judge Lloyd. Christian principles form its foundation. From 1878 Sisters of the Community of St. Mary the Virgin from Wantage, England managed the school, leading it until 1977. In 1969–1971 the posts of Sister Superior and Principal were separated, and in 1977 the Sisters' direct administration ended with the last Sister Superior. The Sesquicentennial celebrations in 2016 marked 150 years of the school, and in the Academic Year 2023-2024 Mrs Sujata Mallic Kumar was appointed as Executive Director of the School.

Community
Community events and celebrations center on long-standing milestones, including the Sesquicentennial in 2016. All stakeholders participated in year-long activities during the Sesquicentennial, with the Parents' Committee instrumental in organizing fund-raisers to upgrade infrastructure. The school maintains ongoing engagement with families and alumni as part of its community framework.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The Parents' Committee functions as the school's parent-teacher association. This committee plays an active role in supporting school governance and events. During the Sesquicentennial year, the Parents' Committee organized fund-raisers to upgrade school infrastructure. The committee coordinates volunteer efforts for school programs and cultural events. Members of the Parents' Committee work closely with the leadership to support students and school initiatives. The committee's involvement reflects a long-standing tradition of parental participation in school life.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The Audio Visual facilities support media education with LCD projectors and laptops used in higher classes to simplify concepts and enhance visualization. The Learning Resource Centre / Library operates in all three sections and is well stocked with age-appropriate classics, fiction and reference books; library hours are part of the curriculum. Students are encouraged to read and conduct research through the libraries. I-Pads & computer labs enable technology-enabled learning; Prep to Std 3 use I-pads with Apple Educational Tools, and higher classes have three computer labs. The Refectory / Cafeteria provides meals and wholesome snacks, hygienically cooked, at the school cafeteria.

Sports Facilities
The School provides facilities for Aerobics, Swimming, Basketball and Football. Historically, the School has produced state and national level players in hockey, football, netball and basketball. Hockey and netball have been discontinued; current offerings focus on Aerobics, Swimming, Basketball and Football. Students participate regularly in inter- and intra-school tournaments. Some students have represented the State at nationals in basketball and football in past years.

Academic Facilities
Audio Visual learning is used for media education; LCD projectors and laptops are used to simplify concepts and make learning more visual. The Learning Resource Centre / Library exists in all three sections and is well stocked with age-appropriate classics, fiction and reference books. Prep to Std 3 students work with I-pads using Apple Educational Tools, while higher classes have three computer labs to support projects and research.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Co-curricular activities include Sports, Clubs, Field Trips, SUPW, Group Project Display and IT Projects.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Robotics is a co-curricular activity; the FLL Team Robolutions comprises two teams, Robofalcons and Nuketech. The team earned a medal for Best Core Values and Good Code of Conduct at a FIRST LEGO League regional event. The Speech & Drama Club offers a platform to develop communication and storytelling through performances. The Chess Club began in 2014 and meets on Saturdays in the library to sharpen concentration and problem solving.

Arts & Creative
Music Group includes the School Choir, which regularly participates in Speech Day and Graduation Day. The boys also have their own orchestra, which performed at Speech Day. The Speech & Drama Club offers students a platform to express themselves through performances. The Writers' Club encourages storytelling and poetry, meeting twice a week to nurture imagination.

Social & Hobbies
Robotics is a co-curricular activity with the FLL Team Robolutions comprising Robofalcons and Nuketech. The Chess Club began in 2014 and meets on Saturdays in the school library to sharpen concentration and problem solving. Nature Club focuses on understanding nature, conservation and sustainability through creative expression.

Community & Service
SUPW projects include visiting Prayatna School for differently abled children, with art and craft activities and a cooking session. SUPW project - Boys included a visit to Gurudwara to interact with Nav Kshitij; they watched a play on organ donation and served Langar. In another activity, Std 7 and 8 visited the Centre of Life Sciences, Health and Medicine to learn about the brain and autism and performed a short musical show.

Leadership & Professional
The Junior College includes mandatory summer internships across diverse organizations, providing professional exposure and on-the-job learning. Workshops, debates, and interactive seminars equip students with interpersonal and presentation skills. Through leadership opportunities and activities, students develop organizational and decision-making abilities, teamwork and a sense of belonging. Euphoria, the cultural festival, promotes cultural expression and community building and offers students a platform to showcase talents.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The School provides facilities for Aerobics, Swimming, Basketball and Football, and students regularly participate in inter- and intra-school tournaments. International Yoga Day is celebrated at the school. Historically the school produced state and national level players in hockey, football, netball and basketball; hockey and netball have since been discontinued.
Languages

Language Provision
The school teaches in English. In the Diploma Programme, Hindi B (HL/SL), French Ab initio (SL), and Spanish Ab initio (SL) are offered as language options.
Reputation

Awards
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Accreditations
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Admissions

Admissions
1. Eligibility and screening. Candidates should have passed Standard X from any recognised board and be aged 16 to 17 years. Seats are limited. Applicants to the Diploma Programme undergo a screening process to assess proficiency in English and Mathematics and overall suitability for the programme. Preference is given to students from St. Mary's School, Pune, but admissions are open to applicants from across recognised boards.

2. How to apply and documents. The Application Form must be filled online. Students/Parents should fill the online form and will be informed about the status of their application via email. Access the online form using Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox. Upload the requested documents during the online application; required documents include Aadhaar/Passport and Birth Certificate (file size limits apply). When called for the admission process, bring original documents: IX and X progress reports and two passport-sized photographs.

3. Admission decisions and subject guidance. The Diploma Programme Coordinator and the College Counselor advise on subject choices and levels in alignment with strengths and career goals. Admissions decisions depend on screening results, the abilities demonstrated, and seat availability. The process aims to be transparent and compliant with NEP; the time frame and further steps will be communicated by email to applicants.

4. Additional programme context. The language of instruction for the Diploma Programme is English, and the curriculum includes core elements such as Theory of Knowledge, Extended Essay, and Creativity, Activity, Service, with subject options across six groups. Subject choices are made from Language Acquisition, Individuals and Societies, Sciences, Mathematics, and the Arts, with a typical allocation of three Higher Level and three Standard Level subjects, planned in consultation with the IBDP Coordinator and Counselor.
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