St. Xavier's High School, Nashik, established in 1961 by the Society of Jesus (Jesuits), is a private Catholic co-educational institution located in the Nashik Road suburb of Nashik, Maharashtra, India. The school offers education from standards one through ten, preparing students for the Secondary School Certificate examination under the Maharashtra State Board. Embracing the Jesuit educational philosophy, the institution focuses on holistic development, emphasizing academic excellence, character formation, and social responsibility.
The school's mission is to nurture students into mature, spiritually oriented individuals who strive for excellence and are unselfish in the service of their fellow human beings. The vision is to develop agents of social change in the country, fostering a sense of humanism and service among students. The school employs methodologies such as independent learning, storytelling, role play, and value education to create a positive and engaging learning environment.
These approaches encourage students to become informed co-learners, develop critical thinking skills, and apply concepts in real-life contexts. The school also emphasizes environmental awareness, aiming to instill a sense of responsibility in students towards protecting the earth for future generations. The campus is designed to provide a learner-friendly environment with a blend of functionality and aesthetics.
It features wide corridors, stairwells, and a fire prevention system to ensure safety. All facilities are IT-enabled, with broadband connectivity and provisions for virtual classes. The school has a student capacity of over 1,700, with 45 well-furnished, spacious, and well-ventilated classrooms equipped with display boards and smart boards. The infrastructure reflects the Xavierian thought, passion, and expertise, symbolizing an educational setting that enables students to rise to greater heights.
The school offers a range of facilities to support academic and co-curricular activities. These include a well-equipped computer laboratory, audio-visual room, and a library with a vast collection of books, magazines, newspapers, and periodicals in English, Hindi, and Marathi. The campus also features a 23,800 sq.m playground with a 400m track for athletics, used for coaching in various sports such as football, athletics, basketball, volleyball, throwball, and hockey.
Music and dance rooms are available for students to learn both Western and Indian music, as well as dance forms. The art and craft room provides a space for students to explore their creativity through various mediums. The kindergarten section has exclusive outdoor play areas with age-appropriate equipment to facilitate the development of motor skills and overall well-being. The school also has spacious, well-equipped physics, chemistry, and biology laboratories, a medical room managed by a qualified nurse, and a canteen serving healthy, nutritious meals.
The campus is under 24x7 CCTV surveillance to ensure safety and security. The school is located at Nashik Pune Road, Opposite Nehru Nagar, Nashik Road–422101, Maharashtra, India. For inquiries, the contact numbers are 0253-2411644 and 4000377, and the email address is [email protected].