Academics
Rigorous ISC preparation with well-equipped Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Computer laboratories, and a curriculum that rewards curiosity over memorisation.
Udhagamandalam · The Nilgiris · Est. 1895
A heritage of grace, knowledge & character
For over thirteen decades, St Hilda's School & Junior College has nurtured young minds on a hill above the lake — where tradition, faith and academic excellence meet.
1895Founded
500+Students
100%ISC Pass Rate
#1In Sports
130+Years of legacy
Welcome to St Hilda's
Founded in 1895, three hundred feet above the lake.
St Hilda's Diocesan School was founded by the sisters of the Church Extension Association in 1895, near the lake at Ooty. From six candidates in its very first year, it has grown into a flourishing residential school of around 500 students — a tiny seed grown into a great tree.
Set in the cool, serene heights of the Nilgiri Hills, the school blends a time-tested combination of Christian values and academic excellence, preparing students for the Indian School Certificate while shaping confident, compassionate young people ready to serve the world.
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An education for the whole person
Where character is formed and gifts are found
A great school challenges its students to celebrate their heritage, enjoy the present, and imagine the future. At St Hilda's, learning reaches far beyond the classroom.
Boarding & Care
A warm residential home with dedicated matrons, house dormitories, nutritious meals and an infirmary that keeps every child healthy and cared for.
Faith & Chapel
A tranquil Gothic chapel, built in 1902 and open to all, anchors school life in quiet reflection, community worship and the values of compassion and empathy.
Sports & Music
Champions on the basketball court and the 200m playground, with individual and group music tuition from specialist teachers across the school.
Campus & Facilities
A campus built for living and learning
Academy Award · Best Documentary Short
From these hills to the world's stage
St Hilda's alumna Kartiki Gonsalves (Batch of 2004) directed The Elephant Whisperers — the first Indian production to win the Oscar for Best Documentary Short Film.
Her journey is a testament to a belief held here since 1895: that a leader is born in every child, and that careful nurturing and ethical guidance can bring out the individual gifts of every student.
Meet our alumni & achievementsBy the grace and leading of God we celebrate a remarkable heritage. Hilda's, sown as a tiny seed, has grown into a huge tree filled with blooming flowers and many young buds waiting to bloom.
Rev. T. Ramesh Babu
Correspondent
Admissions open
Begin your child's St Hilda's journey
Applications for the 2026–2027 academic year are now open for the Girls' School (Std I–XII) and ISC XI & XII. Admissions are decided on entrance performance and seat availability.