Apply for 2026–27
2026–27 Admissions Open

Where curiosity meets
excellence

For over 45 years, St. Mary’s has nurtured young minds in a warm, inclusive environment — from kindergarten through college preparation.

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1,240+
Students
68
Teachers
45
Years legacy
98%
Board pass rate
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Est. 1978 47 years of excellence
About St. Mary’s

Rooted in tradition, reaching for the future

Founded by the Sisters of Mary, we’ve grown from a small parish school into a vibrant learning community spread across 12 beautifully landscaped acres in the heart of Chennai.

3 Science Labs
Fully equipped modern labs
2 Libraries
10,000+ volumes & digital access
Indoor Pool
Olympic-standard training
Auditorium
500-seat performing arts centre
Smart Classrooms
All classrooms digitally enabled
School Transport
12 GPS-tracked routes
Our pillars

What we stand for

Every decision at St. Mary's is guided by these core values, shaping students into confident, compassionate citizens.

01
Academic Excellence
Rigorous curriculum aligned with CBSE standards, with enrichment programmes that stretch every student beyond the textbook.
02
Compassion & Care
A nurturing environment where every child feels seen, valued and supported by dedicated teachers and staff.
03
Creative Expression
Robust arts, music, drama and sports programmes that unlock talents beyond academics and build whole human beings.
Faculty

Inspiring educators

Our teachers are more than instructors — they're mentors who inspire a lifelong love of learning.

Meet all teachers
Ms. Aruna Nair
Head of English · M.A., B.Ed.
Literature · Creative Writing
Mr. Ravi Menon
HOD Mathematics · M.Sc.
Algebra · Calculus
Dr. Sunita Rao
Science Department · Ph.D.
Physics · Chemistry
Mr. Imran Khan
Social Studies · M.A., B.Ed.
History · Civics
Admissions 2026–27

Join the
St. Mary's family

We welcome applications for Nursery through Grade 11. Admissions for the 2026–27 session are now open.

1
Fill the online enquiry form
2
Receive shortlisting call within 3 working days
3
Interaction session with the Principal
4
Document submission & fee payment
Age: 3+ by 31 March
Sibling concession available
Quick Enquiry

We'll get back to you within 24 hours

Notice board

Latest announcements

All notices
25 Mar
⚠ School closed – 26 March (Holi)
Holiday on account of Holi festival. All classes resume on Thursday 27 March 2026.
28 Mar
🏆 Annual Sports Day — Parents invited
Annual sports day from 9am onwards. Parents and guardians are warmly welcomed to cheer on students.
2 Apr
📋 Parent-Teacher Meeting — All classes
PTA meeting scheduled for 2 April, 4pm–6pm in the school auditorium. Attendance is mandatory for all parents.
10 Apr
🎨 Science & Art Fair 2026
Students from grades 6–10 to submit projects by 5 April. The fair is open to parents on 10 April.
Get in touch

We'd love to hear from you

Questions about admissions, facilities, or anything else? Reach out — we're here to help.

Address
123 Cathedral Road, Chennai – 600 086, Tamil Nadu
Phone
+91 44 2345 6789
Email
info@stmarys.edu.in
School hours
Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 3:30 pm
Admin office
Monday – Saturday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Find us on the map

123 Cathedral Road, Chennai – 600 086

St. Mary's Senior Secondary School