St. Joseph's Boys' High School

What St. Joseph's Boys' High School does

St. Joseph's Boys' High School (SJBHS) is a private Jesuit all-boys educational institution located on Museum Road in central Bengaluru, India, on an 8-acre campus. Founded in 1858 by the Fathers of the Paris Foreign Missions and managed by the Bangalore Jesuit Educational Society (BJES), the school has operated continuously for 168 years and currently enrolls over 3,500 students across LKG through Class 12. It delivers the ICSE (Class 10) and ISC (Class 12) curricula under the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) affiliation, and has produced 11 Olympians among its alumni.

The school's academic and co-curricular infrastructure includes multimedia classrooms, a dedicated Loyola Technology Centre (LTC) for STEM programs, a Social Innovation Lab (SIL), and a GPS-tracked bus fleet operating approximately nine routes. It maintains an Old Boys' Association (OBA) network of more than 13,500 alumni across four continents. Revenue is generated through tuition fees, modest application fees, transportation charges, and donations and endowments channeled through a dedicated Giving and Development Office (GDO) that provides 80G tax benefits in India and US 501(c)(3) compliance for international donors. Customer acquisition is primarily community-driven through alumni referrals, parental word-of-mouth, and the institution's long-standing brand reputation.

The institution is currently investing INR 60 crore (approximately USD 7.2M) into a new Magis Block and Double Basement facility, with inauguration scheduled for 2026-07-21. It has also formalized partnerships with the Learn for Life Foundation and Joy Thomas Foundation (LTC), SEEF (SIL), and the Southern Blues Foundation (football coaching), indicating active programmatic expansion within the existing campus footprint rather than geographic diversification.

Name

St. Joseph's Boys' High School

Legal name

St Joseph's Boys' High School

Website

https://sjbhs.edu.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

1858

Operating status

Operating

Short description

St. Joseph's Boys' High School is a 168-year-old Jesuit all-boys school in Bengaluru, India, offering ICSE/ISC education from LKG through Class 12 to over 3,500 students under the Bangalore Jesuit Educational Society.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-12 Education (Jesuit Day School)

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based Early Learning Academies (EDACADAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

K–12 Core Curriculum Small-Group Tutoring Centers (Math/ELA/Science/Social Studies) (EDANAHAA)

Keywords

• Private K-12 education
• Jesuit boys' schooling
• ICSE ISC curriculum
• STEM secondary education
• Boarding and day school

Headquarters

HQ city

Bengaluru

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Academic Fees: Fee-based education services from Pre-Kindergarten (LKG/UKG) through ISC Class 12, with differentiated fee structures across grade levels and programs
2. Philanthropic Donations and Endowments: Tax-deductible donations under Section 80G for Indian donors, US 501(c)(3) compliant donations for international donors, stock transfers, wire transfers for endowments, and planned giving programs
3. Application Processing Fees: One-time application processing fee of ₹500 for ISC Class 11 admissions, payable via UPI, Credit Card, Debit Card, or Net Banking

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

St. Joseph's Boys' High School delivers a Jesuit all-boys day-school education from Pre-Kindergarten (LKG/UKG) through Std 12, offering the CISCE-affiliated ICSE curriculum at Std 10 and ISC curriculum at Std 12 with Science and Commerce streams. The school combines academic instruction with STEM programs (Loyola Technology Centre), social innovation (Social Innovation Lab), elite sports development (Loyola Sports Complex with heated pool, FIFA turf, FIBA arena), 40+ co-curricular clubs, NCC cadet training, Model UN, four annual inter-school fests, and Jesuit "Men for Others" outreach. Educational services are supported by 150+ faculty for 3,500+ students on an 8-acre Museum Road campus.

Product overview

St. Joseph's Boys' High School is a Jesuit educational institution offering a comprehensive ICSE (Std 10) and ISC (Std 12) academic program with Science and Commerce streams. The school provides holistic education through its five pillars: Admissions, Student Life, Academics, Sports, and Outreach. Key specialized programs include the Loyola Technology Centre for STEM education, Social Innovation Lab for environmental projects, and extensive co-curricular activities including Model UN, annual festivals (Phenomenon, Transcendence, Eukranium, Bifrost), NCC, and over 40 active clubs. The institution maintains a world-class Loyola Sports Complex with Olympic-standard facilities and has produced 11 Olympians. Community engagement is facilitated through the PTA and Old Boys' Association with 13,500+ global alumni.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Loyola Technology Centre (LTC): Centre of excellence dedicated to promoting Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Education
• Social Innovation Lab (SIL)
• Giving and Development Office (GDO)
• Parent-Teacher Association (PTA)
• Old Boys' Association (OBA)

Products and services

• ICSE Curriculum (Std 10)

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Karnataka Jesuit ProvincecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Managing body through the Bangalore Jesuit Educational Society (BJES). Committed to funding a substantial portion of the INR 60 crore infrastructure development project including double-storey basement parking and four-storey academic block with STEM laboratories.
• Learn for Life FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-sponsored the establishment of the Loyola Technology Centre (LTC) for STEM education. Thomas Thekkethala (Batch of 1977) founded Learn for Life Foundation to bring hands-on robotics and coding to students. The LTC promotes Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math education through in-person and remotely conducted workshops.
• Joy Thomas FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-sponsored the Loyola Technology Centre in memoriam of Joy Thomas (Batch of 1977). The foundation supports STEM education initiatives at SJBHS, providing equipment and programs for students to develop practical skills and logic in science and technology.
• Sustainable Environment Education Foundation (SEEF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganized in collaboration with SEEF under the leadership of Mr. Vijay Nazareth (Batch of 1978). SEEF supports the Social Innovation Lab (SIL) which empowers students to design, test, and implement solutions to real-world social and environmental challenges including solar dryers, organic gardening, and composting initiatives.
• Southern Blues Foundation (SBF)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFootball coaching partner providing specialized training sessions focusing on endurance, flexibility, tactical movement, and goalkeeper agility for SJBHS football teams.
• Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE)minorOthersHost venue for NCC Combined Annual Training Camp (CATC), where SJBHS cadets undergo drill practice, weapon training, map reading, field craft, and leadership development activities.
• CISCE (Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegulatory affiliation for ICSE (Std 10) and ISC (Std 12) board examinations. SJBHS offers the Indian Certificate of Secondary Education at Std 10 and Indian School Certificate at Std 12 with Science and Commerce streams.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• The Shri Ram School: Premium K-12 institution in Gurgaon/Delhi with progressive educational approach. Comparable as a top-tier urban K-12 school with strong brand positioning and academic excellence.
• The Doon School: India's most prestigious all-boys residential school with similar heritage and elite positioning. Competes for aspirational Indian families seeking premium boys' education, primarily in the boarding segment.
• Mayo College: 150+ year old all-boys boarding school with similar elite positioning, sports tradition, and Indian heritage. Competes for the same aspirational families seeking premium all-boys education.
• Cathedral and John Connon School: 160+ year old Mumbai-based K-12 institution with similar heritage positioning, all-boys structure, and elite academic reputation. Comparable as a premier heritage K-12 school.
• Bishop Cotton Boys' School: 130+ year old Christian boys' school in Bengaluru with similar heritage, single-gender model, and premium positioning. Direct peer competing for the same urban Bengaluru boys' heritage-school catchment.
• Campion School: Jesuit-run boys' K-12 school in Mumbai with shared religious heritage, Jesuit pedagogy, and all-boys structure. Direct peer with shared educational tradition and elite academic reputation.
• St. Xavier's Collegiate School: Jesuit-run K-12 boys' school in Kolkata with similar religious heritage, Jesuit pedagogy, and 160+ year legacy. Direct peer with shared Jesuit educational tradition and elite academic reputation.
• Greenwood High International School: Bengaluru-based premium K-12 school offering IB and other international curricula. Competes with SJBHS in the same Bengaluru premium market but with international curriculum positioning.
• Modern School: 100+ year old Delhi-based K-12 institution with similar premium positioning and academic excellence. Comparable as a top-tier urban K-12 school targeting elite Indian families.
• La Martiniere: Heritage K-12 institution with similar longevity (founded 1845) and elite values. Comparable as a premier heritage school with strong sports and academic tradition, primarily boarding.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCZiGHEzyTulO6QdCOWpC59w
• Facebookfacebook.com/Sjbhsbengaluru
• Instagraminstagram.com/sjbhs.official

Compliance4 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

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