STJ

ST Joseph Boys High School-icse

ICSEPrivateBoysSecondary
Classes 1-12
Vasanthnagar W NO
4.2(1,784 reviews)

About St. Joseph's Boys High School

Founded in 1858 by MEP French Fathers, now managed by the Jesuits (Society of Jesus). Premier ICSE/ISC school offering liberal education with boys-only education from KG to Grade 10, becoming co-educational at Grades 11-12. Focuses on academic excellence, character-building, and all-round development.

Parent Reviews

4.2based on 1,784 reviewsGoogle

Parents praise quality of education, all-round development, dedicated teachers, rich legacy, strong discipline and character-building emphasis, and comprehensive extracurricular activities. School has strong reputation for academic excellence and student welfare.

Key Numbers

Students
2,971
2,811 boys, 160 girls
Teachers
98
17M / 81F
Student-Teacher Ratio
30:1
Average ratio
Classrooms
60
 

Teacher Profile

Regular
98(100%)
Post-Graduate+
48(49%)
Trained
97(99%)

Infrastructure & Facilities

Electricity
Drinking Water
Internet
Library
Playground
Solar Panel
Medical Checkup
Handwash Facility
Ramps (Accessibility)
Rain Harvesting
Computer Lab
Physics Lab
Chemistry Lab
Boys Toilets
36
Girls Toilets
0
Laptops
10
Projectors
40
Desktops
125
Digital Boards
40
Building
Private
Boundary Wall
Others

Admissions

Process

Applications issued online from February for Grade 11 ISC admissions. Requires: e-application form with Rs. 500 fee, baptism certificate with Parish Priest letter, attested parent qualifications, sibling details if applicable. Admission starts May, new academic year begins July.

Age Criteria

Kindergarten entry typically around age 3-4 years; admission to ISC (Grade 11) open to ICSE qualified students from other schools or SJBHS students

Activities & Achievements

Extracurriculars
SwimmingBasketballFootballCricketScoutingNCCCubsDebatesQuizzesModel United NationsDrama and theatreMusic competitionsCultural performancesArt exhibitionsMath clubPhysics clubChemistry clubBiology clubLiterary clubsHistory clubKannada clubComputer clubCraft and gardeningCommunity serviceHouse competitions
Achievements
KISA Declamation Competition winners (2020)
Model UN Best Delegation at SFSMUNB 2020
Three students awarded prestigious scholarships to City University Hong Kong (2020-2021)
U-14 and U-17 Badminton Champions
Gold medals in Karnataka State Athletic Championships
Strong ICSE/ISC board results with toppers

Facilities (from school website)

Modern science labsComputer labsIndoor heated swimming poolBasketball courtsBadminton courtsTable tennisChess facilitiesCarrom boardsSpacious playgroundsSports complexAuditoriumFood court8-acre campus

Transport

School bus transportation available

Contact & Location

Vasanthnagar W NO
Bengaluru U North, Karnataka

Data Sources

UDISE+ (Govt of India)CISCE DirectoryUDISE+ Report Card
School data sourced from government records. Last verified March 2026.