Sophia High School

What Sophia High School does

Sophia High School is an all-girls Catholic educational institution located at 70 Palace Road, central Bangalore, India. Founded in January 1949 by Mother Andersson of the Religious Order of the Sacred Heart and operated since 1972 by the Sisters of Notre Dame des Apôtres under the Barat Society, the school offers a continuous academic pathway from Nursery through Class 12 under the CISCE curriculum (ICSE for Classes 1-10 and ISC for Classes 11-12 with Science, Commerce, and Arts streams). The institution is governed as a nonprofit entity under the patronage of Mary, Mother of Jesus, with educational leadership provided by the Notre Dame provincial administration. Its physical campus spans multiple named buildings (Cuvilly, Barat, Bennet, Julie, Mater, Duchesne, Leans) supporting separate sections for Nursery, Primary, Middle School, and High School, staffed by approximately 86 employees.

The school's product surface extends beyond academics to a structured co-curricular ecosystem including Levitate (annual cultural and academic fest), SMUN (annual Model United Nations conference, 16th edition in 2025), Sophia Technova (innovation showcase), Sophia Interact Club (under Rotary Koramangala), NCC 1 KAR Naval Unit (~478 cadets), a four-house competitive system, student council, sports programmes (table tennis, chess, swimming, taekwondo, athletics), and community outreach (Aloysia Project for Angels Orphanage). Revenue is generated through tuition and academic fees on a subscription-recurring model across grade levels; pricing is not publicly disclosed. Distribution is exclusively direct on-campus at the single Bangalore location, with admissions conducted through the school administration and an online admissions system; admissions for academic year 2026-27 are reported as closed, indicating demand exceeds capacity.

The business is B2C with a defined geographic radius limited to Bangalore and the broader Karnataka market. Its go-to-market relies on brand heritage, alumni word-of-mouth (2,500+ alumni globally), community events, orientation programmes for prospective families, and organic social media presence. There is no proprietary technology platform, no funding rounds (nonprofit structure under Barat Society), and no AI/ML capability development in evidence. The institution functions as a stable, mature operating nonprofit with steady enrollment throughput (199 Class X and 116 Class XII graduating students in 2025) and a 75-year brand franchise anchored in Catholic values-based girls' education.

Name

Sophia High School

Legal name

Sophia High School

Website

https://sophiahighschool.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1949

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Sophia High School is a 75-year-old all-girls Catholic school in Bangalore, India, offering Nursery through Class 12 (ICSE/ISC) under the Sisters of Notre Dame (Barat Society), serving families seeking values-based English-medium education.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Private Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Single-Sex (Boys/Girls) Private Schools (EDAJABAK)

Keywords

• All-girls education
• K-12 schooling
• Catholic education
• ICSE curriculum
• ISC programme

Headquarters

HQ city

Bangalore

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Academic Fees: The school generates revenue through tuition fees charged for academic programmes across Nursery to ISC (Class 12) sections. Fee structures vary by grade level and include charges for academic instruction, facilities, and related services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Sophia High School is an all-girls Catholic educational institution providing comprehensive K-12 education from Nursery through ISC (Class 12) under the CISCE curriculum (ICSE for Classes 1-10 and ISC for Classes 11-12). The school offers academic programmes across streams in Science, Commerce, and Arts, supplemented by co-curricular activities including Model United Nations, NCC, Interact Club, sports, cultural fest (Levitate), and the House System for holistic student development.

Product overview

Sophia High School is an all-girls Catholic educational institution offering a comprehensive academic programme from Nursery through ISC (Class 12). The school operates under the CISCE curriculum (ICSE for Classes 1-10 and ISC for Classes 11-12) with streams in Science, Commerce, and Arts. Beyond academics, the institution provides a holistic educational experience through diverse co-curricular and extracurricular offerings including Levitate (Annual Cultural & Academic Fest), SMUN (Model United Nations), Interact Club, NCC, sports programmes, and the House System. The school serves students from Nursery to Class 12, with separate sections for Primary, Middle School, and High School, supported by student leadership bodies including the Student Council and CUMA.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Levitate: Annual Cultural & Academic Fest - Bangalore's biggest fest featuring talent, innovation, and creativity celebrations.
• SMUN (Sophia Model United Nations)

Products and services

• Nursery Section Early childhood education programme for nursery-level students, introducing basic learning concepts in a nurturing all-girls Catholic environment. Designed for the youngest learners at the school.
• Primary Section Primary education programme for younger students, building foundational academic and social skills in a supportive environment. Part of the ICSE curriculum track.
• Middle School Programme Middle school education for Classes 6-8, transitioning students from primary to high school with age-appropriate curriculum emphasizing critical thinking and character building through the house system.
• High School Programme High school education for Classes 9-10 under the ICSE curriculum, preparing students for the ICSE board examinations with comprehensive academic and co-curricular programmes.
• ISC (Indian School Certificate) Programme ISC Programme for Classes 11-12, providing higher secondary education under the CISCE curriculum with streams in Science, Commerce, and Arts preparing students for university admission.

Quantifiable outcome

• Graduation rate: 199 Class X and 116 Class XII students successfully completed education annually
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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AI maturity

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Sisters of Notre Dame (SND)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSince 1972, the school has been run by the Sisters of Notre Dame under the Barat Society. The Sisters provide governance, spiritual leadership, and educational philosophy aligned with Notre Dame values of faith, fortitude, and fidelity.
• Rotary Koramangala, RI Dist. 3191coreGTM or Marketing PartnerSophia High School Interact Club operates under Rotary Koramangala, RI District 3191. Rotarians participate in Interact Club installations, provide mentorship, and collaborate on community service projects including Daan Utsav, environmental initiatives, and social awareness programmes.
• National Cadet Corps (NCC) - 8 KAR BNcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchool maintains an active NCC unit (1 KAR Naval Unit) with approximately 478 cadets. NCC provides paramilitary training, adventure camps, and character-building activities. Group Commander visits inspire cadets with regular training and certificate examinations.
• Mallya Aditi International SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative participation in Model United Nations conferences (MAIS MUN) where students compete against delegates from other prestigious schools, enhancing diplomatic skills and global awareness.
• ITC Limited - WOW ProgrammeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSophia Interact Club participates in ITC's Well Being Out of Waste (WOW) environmental initiative, winning Green Awards and conducting recycling drives and sustainability activities.
• Religious Order of the Sacred HeartcoreOthersFounded in 1949 by Mother Andersson of the Religious Order of the Sacred Heart. The patronage of Mary, Mother of Jesus, and two saintly religious women (St. Julie and founders) underpins the school's spiritual heritage.
• Namma Bengaluru FoundationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCollaboration with Bengaluru Traffic Police and Namma Bengaluru Foundation for road safety awareness programmes and traffic safety initiatives.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Bishop Cotton Girls' School: One of Bangalore's oldest private all-girls schools, founded in 1866. Directly comparable to Sophia as a heritage, ICSE-affiliated, all-girls Christian institution serving the same Bangalore parent demographic.
• Baldwin Girls' High School: Long-established private all-girls school in Bangalore offering ICSE curriculum. Highly comparable to Sophia in terms of heritage, target demographic, and academic positioning.
• Chinmaya Vidyalaya: Values-based K-12 school network in Bangalore with similar heritage, holistic education philosophy, and ICSE curriculum. Comparable to Sophia in mission-driven education approach.
• St. Joseph's Girls' High School: Catholic all-girls school in Bangalore with a similar heritage profile, ICSE curriculum, and values-based education positioning. Direct competitor for the same parent segment.
• The Frank Anthony Public School: ICSE-affiliated K-12 institution in Bangalore with similar heritage and curriculum. Comparable to Sophia in academic positioning and target parent segment.

Regional players

• Campion School Mumbai: Heritage all-boys Catholic school in Mumbai with similar ICSE curriculum and Jesuit values-based approach. Comparable to Sophia in educational philosophy but in a different geography.

Broad incumbents

• Inventure Academy: Leading international school in Bangalore offering IB and IGCSE. Competes for the same premium Bangalore family demographic that Sophia serves, though with a different curriculum approach.
• National Public School (NPS): One of Bangalore's largest private school chains with multiple campuses. Competes with Sophia for premium parent segment but with co-educational model and broader reach.
• Delhi Public School Bangalore: Branch of the large DPS chain, a major private K-12 player in Bangalore. Competes for the same mid-to-premium parent segment with broader brand recognition.
• Mallya Aditi International School: Premium Bangalore school offering international curriculum (IB/IGCSE). Competes with Sophia for the same premium parent segment but with globally portable curricula rather than ICSE/ISC.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/100090820570306
• Instagraminstagram.com/sophiahighschool.blr
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sophia-high-school-bangalore

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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