St. Columba's School

What St. Columba's School does

St. Columba's School is a private, non-profit CBSE-affiliated educational institution located at 1 Ashok Place in central New Delhi, India. It is operated under the Christian Brothers (Edmund Rice network) and serves students from kindergarten through Class XII across three divisions: Junior School (KG-III), Middle School (IV-X), and Senior School (XI-XII). The institution is led by Principal Br. Robert Fernandes, supported by a headmistress for Junior School, headmistress for Middle School, headmaster for Senior School, and a Disaster Management coordinator. Revenue is generated through annual tuition and ancillary fees, with no publicly disclosed financial figures.

The school's core technology is the Franciscan e-Care Pro mobile platform, a comprehensive school management system integrating attendance tracking, academic records, schedule management, syllabus access, homework assignments, parent-teacher messaging, push notifications, photo albums, and fee payment into a single Android and iOS application (school code SCSDEL). Beyond this administration layer, the school has integrated supplementary learning tools including LogIQids (mental aptitude assessments for Classes 1-12), Open Door Education, and WordsWorth Lab (AI-powered language and learning support). A research partnership with CSIR under the JIGYASA Summer Internship Programme extends Class XII student exposure into scientific laboratory work including metrology and atomic clocks.

The business model is direct-to-consumer enrollment with annual tuition and fee revenue as the principal stream, supplemented by ancillary charges and government scholarship integration for SC/ST/OBC and minority students. Marketing and parent engagement operate through the official website, the e-Care Pro mobile app, PTA meetings and AGMs, parent orientations segmented by grade level, and a documented portfolio of 842+ photo and video galleries. Academic outcomes are actively promoted: the 2025-26 Class X topper scored 97.8% and the Class XII topper scored 98.8%. Recognition includes Education World India School Rankings 2023-24, India's Best Schools 2021-22 (Careers 360), Education Today rankings, and multiple sustainability awards (Global Sustainability Awards 2023, Green Merit Award 2026, Why Waste Wednesdays Foundation 2025).

Name

St. Columba's School

Legal name

St. Columba's School, New Delhi

Website

https://stcolumbas.edu.in

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

St. Columba's School is a private, CBSE-affiliated Christian Brothers institution in central New Delhi serving students from kindergarten through Class XII. It operates on a direct-to-consumer enrollment model funded by annual tuition, with an e-Care Pro digital platform for parent engagement and administration.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111), Educational Services (61)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based (Religious) K–12 Schools (EDAJABAC)

Keywords

• CBSE education services
• K-12 schooling
• Christian Brothers education
• Primary secondary education
• School management platform

Headquarters

HQ city

New Delhi

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fee Revenue: Revenue generated from student tuition and school fees, including registration/tuition fees and ancillary charges. Fee collection managed through the e-Care Pro platform with both online and offline payment options.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

St. Columba's School is a private Christian Brothers educational institution in New Delhi offering CBSE-affiliated schooling from Kindergarten through Class 12. The school delivers classroom instruction across Junior, Middle, and Senior School divisions, supported by extracurricular clubs, sports, Model United Nations, community service, and a digital parent communication platform (e-Care Pro) for attendance, academic records, and fee payment.

Product overview

St. Columba's School operates as a traditional educational institution under the Christian Brothers (De La Salle Brothers) network, affiliated with CBSE. The school's primary 'product' offering is its educational services for students from KG to Class XII. The only distinct technology product/service identified is the e-Care Pro mobile application, developed and maintained by Franciscan Solutions, which serves as a parent communication and school administration portal. The school also participates in external educational programs such as LogIQids mental aptitude programme, but these are external partnerships rather than school-owned products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• Class X topper scored 97.8% in 2025-26; Class XII topper scored 98.8%
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• CSIR (Council of Scientific and Industrial Research)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2026Class XII students participate in the prestigious CSIR JIGYASA Summer Internship Programme conducted at CSIR laboratories. Students gain exposure to scientific research including time and frequency metrology, atomic clocks, and advanced scientific instruments. The partnership provides hands-on research experience beyond classroom learning.
• Franciscan Solutions Pvt. Ltd.coreTechnology or IntegrationProvider of the e-Care Pro school management platform used for attendance tracking, academic records, schedules, homework assignments, messaging, photo albums, and fee management. The mobile app is available on both Android and iOS platforms.
• CBSE (Central Board of Secondary Education)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliated with CBSE for Class X and XII board examinations. School follows CBSE curriculum and mandatory disclosure requirements.
• Christian Brothers (CCBI/EREBB/ERI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of the global network of Edmund Rice schools managed by the Christian Brothers through CCBI (Christian Brothers of the Irish Province India), EREBB (Edmund Rice Education Beyond Borders), and ERI (Edmund Rice International). School follows Edmund Rice educational philosophy.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Delhi Public School (DPS) Society: Largest CBSE school network in India with multiple branches in Delhi; competes for the same premium CBSE cohort but operates as a multi-site chain with broader scale.

Regional players

• Campion School, Mumbai: Elite Jesuit K-12 school in Mumbai with similar faith-based, single-site, high-reputation operating model; comparable institution serving a different Indian metro.
• Mayo College: Elite Indian boarding K-12 school with comparable heritage-brand positioning and premium fee tier; comparable institution serving a different region and residential model.
• Cathedral and John Connon School: Elite Christian K-12 school in Mumbai with comparable faith-based heritage and academic reputation; comparable institution but serving a different metro market.

Direct peers

• The Doon School: Elite Indian residential K-12 school frequently mentioned alongside top Delhi day schools in parent comparisons, with comparable academic outcomes and admissions selectivity.
• Modern School, New Delhi: Elite CBSE-affiliated K-12 day school in central New Delhi competing for the same premium parent segment, with comparable academic reputation and heritage brand positioning.
• St. Xavier's Schools (Delhi / India network): Christian religious-order K-12 schools in India with comparable faith-based ethos, CBSE/ICSE delivery, and elite parent profile in Delhi and other metros.
• Pathways School: Premium K-12 day school in Delhi-NCR targeting affluent families with international and IB offerings; directly competes for the same parent segment with a non-faith-based value proposition.
• The Shri Ram School: Premium K-12 school in Delhi-NCR known for progressive pedagogy and high fees; directly competes for affluent Delhi families evaluating faith-based vs. progressive options.
• La Martiniere Schools (Lucknow / Calcutta): Heritage Christian K-12 schools in India with similar faith-based tradition, CBSE/ISC curriculum, and elite national reputation — directly comparable operating model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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