Gibb High School, located in Kumta, Uttara Kannada, Karnataka, is one of the oldest educational institutions in the region, with a rich history and a commitment to providing quality education. Established on June 4, 1908, the school was initially named New English School, Kumta, to distinguish it from the existing Kumta Municipal A.V. School. In 1911, it was renamed Gibb High School in honor of M.C.
Gibb, the Commissioner of Southern Division, who played a pivotal role in securing recognition and bringing the school under grant-in-aid. The school celebrated its Golden Jubilee in 1959 and its Centenary in December 2009, marking significant milestones in its journey. The Centenary was celebrated under the presidency of Rajendra Prasad, the first President of India, and to commemorate this event, an auditorium was constructed in his name.
The school has been led by several distinguished headmasters, including A.S. Kamat, V.G. Bhat, G.S. Bhat, B.G.
Pai, Vasudev Mhapsekar, and S.P. Shanbhag. The current headmaster is Smt. Mahamaya Kamat.
Notable alumni include Tonse Madhav Ananth Pai, a banker who received the Padma Bhushan in 1972, and actress Pallavi Subhash Chandran. The school is affiliated with the Karnataka Secondary Education Examination Board (KSEEB) and offers education from Class 8 to Class 10. It is a government-aided institution, providing education primarily in Kannada. The school is situated in an urban area, with its address at Nellikeri, Kumta, Uttara Kannada, Karnataka, 581343.
The facilities include a library, reading corner, book bank, and internet connectivity. The school has a total of 8 teachers and an enrollment of 229 students, with classes from 8th to 10th grade. The infrastructure includes a private building with a pucca boundary wall, providing a safe and conducive learning environment. The school is operational and continues to serve the educational needs of the community in Kumta and surrounding areas.