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.
Academic Programs
The school provides a comprehensive curriculum designed to foster intellectual growth and moral values. The teaching methodology includes independent learning, storytelling, and role play, encouraging students to engage actively in their education. The curriculum is structured to promote critical thinking, creativity, and a strong ethical foundation, preparing students for future challenges.
Achievements
St. Xavier's High School has a history of academic excellence, with students consistently performing well in the Secondary School Certificate examinations. The school's commitment to holistic development is evident in its emphasis on extracurricular activities, including sports, music, dance, and drama, which contribute to the overall growth of students.
Infrastructure
The school's infrastructure is designed to provide a learner-friendly environment, blending functionality with aesthetics. The campus spans over 36,652 square meters, accommodating 1,705 students. The eight-storeyed building features 45 well-furnished, spacious, and well-ventilated classrooms equipped with display boards and smart boards, ensuring a conducive learning environment. The campus is equipped with a CCTV surveillance system, wide corridors, stairwells, fire prevention systems, and security personnel to ensure safety and security. All facilities are IT-enabled, with broadband connectivity and provisions for virtual classes.
Faculty
The school boasts a dedicated and qualified faculty committed to the integral formation of students. Teachers regularly undergo refresher and training courses to enhance their teaching methodologies and stay updated with educational advancements. The staff is trained to nurture students' interests and provide personalized attention, fostering a positive and engaging learning environment.
Admission Process
Admissions are open to all students, irrespective of caste, creed, or color. The minimum age for admission to the primary section is determined as per the school's policy. For the junior classes, no interview is conducted; however, for the senior section, a written test is mandatory. Preference is given to students with interests in dramatics, music, dance, and other social activities. At the time of admission, parents or guardians must provide a transfer certificate, marks sheet, and other necessary documents. Recent passport-sized photographs of the student and parents are also required. A birth certificate is essential for admission to the beginner level. Fee collection is done quarterly, with specific deadlines for payment to avoid late fines. Non-payment of fees for two consecutive installments may lead to the automatic cancellation of admission.
Facilities
St. Xavier's High School offers a range of facilities to support the academic and extracurricular development of its students:
- Library: A well-resourced, aesthetically designed library and reading room with age-appropriate furniture creates an inviting ambiance for young readers. The library houses a vast collection of books, including fiction, non-fiction, biographies, encyclopedias, storybooks, picture books, dictionaries, and reference books on various subjects. It also subscribes to a large number of magazines, newspapers, and periodicals in English, Hindi, and Marathi.
- Computer Laboratory: A well-equipped computer laboratory with high-speed broadband connectivity and audio-visual facilities. All computers have the required configuration and software to support children's learning and the effective delivery of the curriculum. The computer labs provide an individual workstation for every child at a time.
- Science Laboratories: Spacious, well-equipped laboratories for Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. Models, specimens, displays, charts, and learning kits help teachers demonstrate, validate, and establish various phenomena, verify theories, and relate to fundamental principles and concepts.
- Smart Classrooms: 45 well-furnished, spacious, and well-ventilated classrooms equipped with display boards and smart boards, ensuring a conducive learning environment.
- Sports Complex: A well-laid, lush green 23,800 square meter playground and a 400-meter track for athletics. These facilities are used for providing coaching to students in various sports and games such as football, athletics, basketball, volleyball, throwball, and hockey.
- Auditorium: An expansive auditorium serving as a venue for school assemblies, events, performances, and various co-curricular activities. It is used for rehearsals and performances in conformity with the activity schedule of the school.
- Music and Dance Rooms: The music rooms "Allegro-The Music Room" and "स्वर नंदनवन" are equipped with a variety of musical instruments to learn Western and Indian music, both instrumental and vocal. The dance hall provides space for students to learn and practice various dance forms.
- Art and Craft Room: A spacious facility designed to spark the imagination of young students and motivate them to use various mediums and shapes to express their creativity through different forms of art like paper art, craft, clay molding, wood carving, metal embossing, sketching, drawing, and painting on various surfaces.
- Play Area: Exclusive outdoor play areas for the kindergarten section, with age-appropriate slides, swings, spiral climbers, and colorful play equipment, facilitating improved flexibility and balance, and the development of overall motor skills in students.
- Medical Room: A well-equipped medical room providing first aid and attending to any medical emergencies. Managed by a trained, qualified nurse, with a doctor on call during emergencies.
- Canteen: A bright, well-ventilated canteen serving healthy, nutritious vegetarian snacks and meals. Good hygiene practices are ensured in the maintenance of cleanliness in food handling, maintenance of food at safe temperatures, the use of safe water, and all raw materials used in the preparation of food.
- CCTV Surveillance: 24x7 CCTV surveillance throughout the school campus to ensure safety and security.
- Transportation: The school provides transportation facilities covering a 15 km radius, ensuring safe and convenient travel for students.
- Wi-Fi Campus: The entire campus is Wi-Fi enabled, providing internet facilities in each building.
- Fire Safety Measures: The school is equipped with a hydrant/hose reel system, wet riser, portable fire extinguishers in all blocks, lightning protection system, and a generator.
- Environmental Awareness: The school has developed an outdoor garden in the premises, including a vegetable garden and a small botanical garden with a number of plants, promoting environmental awareness among students.
Board: Maharashtra State Board
Grades: I to X
Website: http://www.stxaviersnashik.com
Email: [email protected]
Fees: The fee for the entire year for Junior K.G. is ₹88,000, payable by demand draft to "The BSXS Tiny Tots Academy A/C No. 100286". Fees should be paid between 13th January 2025 to 22nd January 2025, between 9.30 a.m. to 11.30 p.m. (Source: Admissions 2025-2026)
Established: 1961
Medium: English
Type: Private