St. Paul's Academy
Purba Bardhaman
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A ICSE school featuring 37 classrooms and a library with around 3,000 books, 50 computers and a computer-aided
Nursery - 12
Fee on request
Ga - Block, Purbachal Phase I Cluster IV & V, Sector Iii, Salt Lake City Kolkata West Bengal - 700 097 India
Annual Fee
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St. Francis Xavier School is a Co-ed ICSE-affiliated school located in Purba, India. It offers classes from Nursery - 12. Fee details are available by contacting the school directly. Parent reviews can be submitted on EduTribe to help other families shortlist this school. Notable highlights: Established in the early 1980s by Mrs. Sheela Chopra, the school remains one of the premier ICSE institutions in Salt Lake.; Maintains a record of steady ICSE/ISC results with high-performing students receiving public acknowledgement.; Operates an information system centered on a detailed noticeboard and PDF notifications..
Quick facts
Highlights
| Class / Category | Fee (₹) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Class I–V | ₹37,920–₹37,925 | |
| Class VI–VIII | ₹41,325 | |
| Class IX–X | ₹46,125 | |
| Class XI–XII | ₹48,125 |
• Admission/Registration Fee: ₹12,000–₹27,000 (varies by source)
• Security Deposit: ~₹4,000 (unverified)
• Transport: Available; route-wise charges to be confirmed
• These are indicative figures from Ezyschooling and SchoolsUniverse.
• Always request the official prospectus for the current academic year.
• Confirm one-time and refundable charges directly with the admissions office.
When
Notices for admission generally become available from April through August.
How
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Purba Bardhaman
A ICSE school featuring 37 classrooms and a library with around 3,000 books, 50 computers and a computer-aided
Board / Curriculum
ICSE
Grades offered
Nursery - 12
Medium / Languages
English
Type
Co-ed
Student–Teacher Ratio
20:1
Boarding
Day school only
Pincode
700097
Leadership & Staff
Not published.
Age Range
Spanning from pre-school (2+) up to Class XII (17–18 years).
Family Backgrounds
Primarily composed of families residing in and around Salt Lake, including business owners, government officials, and working professionals.
Socio-economic Profile
Families belonging to middle to upper-middle economic brackets.
Child Profiles
Students with a primary focus on academics who also engage in standard co-curricular pursuits like music, debate, and sports.
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Contact
Admission In-Charge – +91 93300 82228
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Recommendations / Questions to Ask
New-age school fit
Discovery signals help parents look beyond board, fees, and location — including inclusion support, child strengths, sports, arts, STEM, entrepreneurship, and learning approach.
Profile inferred: these signals are derived from available school information and are not yet verified claims. Please confirm directly with the school before making admission decisions.
Areas this school appears to emphasise based on available profile information. Please confirm details directly with the school.
Sports-focused
Possible fit
Performing arts-focused
Possible fit
Arts-focused
Possible fit
Outdoor/nature learning
Possible fit
Academic-focused
Possible fit
Signals about special educator access, counselling, IEP support, accessibility, and school readiness for diverse learners.
Ramps
Yes
Lifts
Yes
How the school appears to approach teaching, assessment, pressure, and child fit.
Academic pressure
High
Best suited for
Children who benefit from outdoor and nature-led learning
Sports focus, coaching, participation, and specific sports available.
Sports focus
Strong
Athletics
Strong
Badminton
Strong
Basketball
Strong
Cricket
Strong
Football
Strong
Martial arts
Strong
Yoga
Strong
Detected football, cricket, basketball, badminton, athletics, martial arts, yoga from existing profile text.
Visual arts, music, dance, drama/theatre, productions, and dedicated creative spaces.
Arts focus
Strong
Performing arts focus
Strong
Competitions
Yes
Theatre space
Yes
Music
Strong
Photography
Strong
Public Speaking
Strong
Drama / theatre
Strong
Detected theatre, music, public speaking, photography from existing profile text.
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Aggregated insights from parent feedback. Ask these questions during your school visit.
Academics
Positives
The school sustains a strong focus on ICSE/ISC standards through consistent examination and subject-specific clubs.
Watch out for
Some parents report uneven teaching quality across different classes and find a subset of teachers less accessible.
Ask: Inquire about support systems for students needing extra help and the frequency of parent-teacher interactions.
Administration & Communication
Positives
Regular updates are provided through the school app and the main noticeboard.
Watch out for
Several parents have noted difficulties with office staff conduct and challenges in securing appointments with the principal.
Ask: Ask about the procedures for parent–teacher meetings and the official channels for registering grievances.
Fees & Transparency
Positives
The school offers online payment options and organized information through its digital portal.
Watch out for
A segment of parents has highlighted ambiguity surrounding one-time payments and discrepancies in fee information.
Ask: Request a comprehensive, written fee schedule and the official policy on refunds prior to enrollment.
Extracurriculars & Sports
Positives
The school hosts energetic music, drama, and inter-house sports programs that students enjoy.
Watch out for
Some parents have remarked on the scarcity of resources during large-scale school events.
Ask: Inquire about the availability of sports facilities and the frequency of inter-house competitions.
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