About School
About St. Joseph's
Since 1985, a centre of learning where knowledge is tempered with compassion and every child is formed to be a "person for others".
Vision & Mission
What we stand for
Our Vision
To be a centre of excellence that forms enlightened, compassionate and responsible citizens – young people of strong character who think critically, act ethically and serve society as persons for others.
Our Mission
- Provide a joyful, safe and stimulating environment where every child learns without fear.
- Offer a future-ready CBSE curriculum through innovative pedagogy and purposeful technology.
- Nurture talents in sport, art, music and leadership alongside academic excellence.
- Instil values of integrity, discipline, compassion and service rooted in our Catholic heritage and respect for all faiths.
- Partner with parents and the community for the holistic development of every learner.
“Knowledge without character is a burden; knowledge tempered with compassion is a light.”
Who We Are
Four decades of educating the mind and the heart
St. Joseph’s Central School, Vijayanagar, Mysuru was founded in 1985 by eminent educationists and visionaries who wanted to create an exemplary institution for all – a school that would raise standards, embrace contemporary teaching strategies and form self-motivated, self-reliant and self-directed individuals.
From humble beginnings, the school has grown beyond imagination and has won the hearts of generations of families in Mysuru and beyond. Today it is recognised as one of the leading schools in the city, known for a harmonious balance between academics and co-curricular activities.
The school blends good infrastructure, a calm and orderly ambience and modern amenities that support 21st-century teaching and learning. Above all, it remains a community where children become confident, reflective, innovative, engaged and responsible citizens who contribute to a better nation and world.
1985
The school is founded in Vijayanagar, Mysuru.
CBSE
Affiliated to the Central Board of Secondary Education, New Delhi (No. 830023).
Growth
Smart classrooms, laboratories, library-cum-reading room and wide playgrounds added over the years.
Today
Pre-KG to Grade 10, a vibrant co-curricular life and a growing global alumni family.
The Management
Under the patronage of the Mysore Diocesan Educational Society
St. Joseph’s Central School is a unit of the Mysore Diocesan Educational Society (MDES), established in 1966. For more than five decades MDES has served society through education, reaching students from every section of the community with an emphasis on value-based learning.
The Society provides vision, governance and resources, while the school leadership and the School Management Committee ensure that day-to-day decisions always serve the best interests of the child.
Most Rev. Dr. Francis Serrao SJ
President – MDES
Patron of the Society’s schools and colleges.
Rev. Fr. Edward William Saldanha
Secretary – MDES
Guides the administration and growth of the Society’s schools.
Rev. Fr. Naveen Kumar
Treasurer & Correspondent – MDES
Oversees finance and correspondence for the school.
Institutional Values
Eight values that shape every Josephite
Faith & Spirituality
We nurture a deep sense of the sacred and respect for every faith, helping children find meaning, gratitude and inner strength.
Integrity
We are honest in word and deed. We keep our promises, own our mistakes and do the right thing even when no one is watching.
Compassion
Following the example of St. Joseph, we care for one another, especially the weak and the left-out, and become persons for others.
Excellence
We set high standards and pursue them with discipline – not to compete with others, but to become the best version of ourselves.
Respect & Inclusion
Every child, family and staff member is welcomed and valued, whatever their background, ability or belief.
Discipline & Responsibility
We take ownership of our learning, our time and our actions, and we honour the rules that keep our community safe.
Service
We learn by giving: through outreach, environmental action and everyday kindness, students discover the joy of serving society.
Care for Creation
We protect our environment through simple habits and bold campaigns, reducing waste and caring for our common home.
From the Leadership Desks
Words of welcome and direction
President's Desk
Most Rev. Dr. Francis Serrao SJ
President, Mysore Diocesan Educational Society
At St. Joseph’s we do not merely aim for certificates; we strive for the holistic formation of the human person. In a world shaped by rapid change in technology and globalisation, the most enduring legacy we can leave our children is a foundation built on values.
Following the footsteps of our patron St. Joseph – a man of silent strength, integrity and honest labour – we want every student who leaves our school to be a “person for others”: intellectually competent, morally upright, socially conscious and spiritually grounded. I warmly welcome every family into the Josephite family.
Secretary's Desk
Rev. Fr. Edward William Saldanha
Secretary, Mysore Diocesan Educational Society
The Mysore Diocesan Educational Society has served learners from every section of society for decades, and St. Joseph’s Central School is a proud expression of that mission. Our schools exist so that quality education is not a privilege of a few but a right for all.
We continue to invest in teachers, infrastructure and technology so that our students receive an education that is modern in method and timeless in values. I thank our parents for their trust and partnership, and I encourage our students to dream big and serve generously.
Treasurer & Correspondent – MDES
Rev. Fr. Naveen Kumar
Priest, Mysore Diocesan Educational Society
The Mysore Diocesan Educational Society has served learners from every section of society for decades, and St. Joseph’s Central School is a proud expression of that mission. Our schools exist so that quality education is not a privilege of a few but a right for all.
We continue to invest in teachers, infrastructure and technology so that our students receive an education that is modern in method and timeless in values. I thank our parents for their trust and partnership, and I encourage our students to dream big and serve generously.
CEO's Desk
Mr. Seby Mavely
CEO, Mysore Diocesan Educational Society
Schools today must prepare children for jobs that do not yet exist and for challenges we cannot yet imagine. At St. Joseph’s, we are building a learning ecosystem that combines a future-ready curriculum, purposeful technology and strong mentoring with the values that have always defined our institution.
Our focus is on measurable growth for every learner – academic, social, emotional and ethical. With a committed team, transparent processes and the active partnership of parents, we are confident that our students will be ready to lead with competence and character.
Principal's Desk
Mrs. Elizabeth S. Thomas
Principal
Welcome to St. Joseph’s Central School, Vijayanagar. Every morning I see children arrive with curiosity in their eyes, and our task is to protect and grow that curiosity. We want our classrooms to be places where questions are welcomed, mistakes are seen as steps in learning and every child feels known by name.
Our dedicated teachers blend proven practices with innovative pedagogy, technology and life skills, while our co-curricular programme helps each child discover their unique talents. Together with you, our parents, we will help your child become confident, reflective, innovative and responsible. I look forward to walking this journey with you.
Annual Report
Read our annual reports for the last three academic years – academics, co-curricular highlights, community outreach and finances.
Mandatory Disclosure
General information, affiliation documents, results, staff and infrastructure details as required by CBSE.
Student Council
Meet the young leaders who represent their peers and help run school life with responsibility.
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