About Education in Pondicherry
The quiet little town situated in the southern part of India boasts of a high literacy rate of 81.49%. The literacy rate for males and females in Pondicherry are 86.07% and 75.29% respectively. One of the major educational hubs of the region, Pondicherry houses some of the best and prestigious centers of higher studies in India. The quality education system of the Union territory attracts students from all over the nation. Several projects and educational schemes launched by the government aims at improving the condition of education in the state. Like other states and union territories of India special attention is given to primary education in the state
Primary education has been made compulsory and free for students up to a certain age limit in Pondicherry. In order to know more about schools in Pondicherry, scroll down the page.
Different Kinds of Schools in Pondicherry
Schools in Pondicherry are either government aided or run by private organizations. Some of the schools are affiliated to the state board of education while others follow ICSE or CBSE syllabus.
Number of Schools in Pondicherry
The total number of schools operating in Pondicherry is approximately 863. Most of the schools in the union territory are best known for their excellent infrastructure and educational facilities.
Medium of Teaching in Pondicherry Schools
Tamil and English are the main medium of instruction in the Pondicherry schools. French is also taught in some of the schools and this reflects the presence of French culture still in Pondicherry. Most of the ICSE and CBSE schools prefer English as their medium of instruction.
Drop Outs in Pondicherry Schools
The drop out rates in Pondicherry schools is comparatively less than many other states and union territories in India.
Famous Schools of Pondicherry
Sri Aurobindo International Centre of Education, Blessed Sacrament High School, Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Periyakalapet and Primrose School, Pondicherry are some of the best known schools in Pondicherry.
If you wish to learn more about higher education in Pondicherry then browse through our site.
List of Schools in Pondicherry
| Name | Address | Ph/E-mail/Website |
|---|---|---|
| Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya | Rayanpalayam, P.O. Virichikudy Karaikal – 609609 Puducherry | Ph : 04368-265406, 266213 , E-Mail : jnvkaraikal@dataone.in |
| Nirmala Rani Girls’ Higher Secondary School | Karaikal – 609602 Puducherry | |
| Servite English Medium High School | Kottucherry Karaikal – 609609 Puducherry | Ph: 04368-22052 |
| Servite English Medium School | Nehru Nagar Thalatheru Karaikal – 609605 Puducherry | |
| St. Joseph’s De Cluny School | Karaikal Puducherry | |
| St. Mary’s Higher Secondary School | Karaikal – 609602 Puducherry | |
| Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya | P.O. Pandakkal Mahe – 673310 Puducherry | Ph : 0490-2358390, E-Mail : jnvmahi@yahoo.com Website : www.navodayamahe.gov.in |
| Deeba Oli English Medium School | Thondamanatham Valuthavur Puducherry – 605502 Puducherry | Ph: 0413-666618 |
| Don Bosco Matric Higher Secondary School | Tagore Nagar, Puducherry – 605008 Puducherry | |
| Fatima Higher Secondary School | Muthialpet, Puducherry – 605001 Puducherry | |
| Hindocha Charitable Trust School | Ariyur, Kandamangalam PO Puducherry – 605102 Puducherry | Ph: 0413-664186 |
| Immaculate Heart Of Mary Girls High School | Ariyankuppam Puducherry – 605007 Puducherry | Ph : 0413-357336 |
| Immaculate Heart Of Mary Girls’ High School | Ariyankuppam Puducherry – 605007 Puducherry | |
| Immaculate Heart Of Mary High School | Nellithope Puducherry – 605005 Puducherry | Ph :0413-203520 |
| Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya | Pariakalapet Kalapet Puducherry – 605014 Puducherry | Ph: 0413-2655133, 2655426, E-Mail : jnvpondicherry@rediffmail.com |
| Jeyarani High School | Lai Bahadur Sastri St Puducherry – 605001 Puducherry | Ph : 0413-333439 |
| Maruthi Matriculatin Higher Secondary School | Maruthi Nagar Karuvadikuppam wspet Puducherry – 605 008 Puducherry | Ph : 0413 -2235222, 2235700 , E-Mail : maruthischool2002@gmail.com |
| Our Lady Of Lourdes High School | Villianur Puducherry – 605110 Puducherry | Ph : 0413-666637 |
| Petit Seminaire Matric Higher Secondary School | M.G. Road Puducherry – 605001 Puducherry | |
| Primrose School | 63, Gundu Salai Gulgaret Puducherry – 605010 Puducherry | Ph : 0413-2290106, 2292346 |
| Servite English Medium High School | Kottucherry, Karaikal Puducherry – 609609 Puducherry | |
| St. Ann’s High School | Cathedral Street Puducherry – 605001 Puducherry | Ph: 0413-332857 |
| St. Antony’s High School | Attupatty Puducherry – 605001 Puducherry | Ph : 0413-203199 |
| St. Francis Of Assisi High School | Kurusukuppam Puducherry – 605012 Puducherry | Ph : 0413-338704 |
| St. Joseph’s High School | Muthialpet, Pang Puducherry – 605003 Puducherry | Ph : 0413-34930 |
| St. Mathias’ High School | Netaji Nagar, Uppalam Puducherry – 605001 Puducherry | |
| St. Peter’s English High School | Kamaraj Nagar, Puducherry – 605006 Puducherry | |
| Thamizh Thendral Thiruvika Government High School | Savarirayalu Street, Puducherry – 605001 Puducherry | |
| Vivekanandha Higher Secondary School | Sellaperumalpet, Lawspet, Puducherry – 605008 Puducherry | |
| Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya | Mettaker, Via Kakinada Yanam – 533464 Puducherry | Ph : 0884-2321375, E-Mail : jnvyanam@yahoo.co.in |