Don Bosco High School – Panjim, Goa

Established in 1947 by the Salesians of Don Bosco; part of a global network rooted in St. John Bosco’s Preventive SystemEducates over 2,000 boys, with English-medium instruction in pre-primary and secondary, and Konkani in primary grades
Don Bosco High School – Panjim, Goa

 

Vision & Educational Philosophy

  • Motto: Virtus et Scientia (Virtue & Knowledge).

  • Embraces Saint John Bosco’s teaching method—reason, religion, and loving kindness .

  • Focus on holistic, value-based education that nurtures moral character, academics, and physical well-being .


3. Campus & Infrastructure

  • Spacious, ventilated classrooms equipped with LCDs, electronic boards, and broadband internet .

  • Computer labs, air‑conditioned AV room, and smart teaching tools (K-YAN, overhead projectors) .

  • Separate music room with drums, guitar, keyboard, and violin .

  • Excellent sports setup: basketball, badminton courts; football field; indoor gym .


4. Academics & Curriculum

  • Prepares students for SSC exams under Goa Board.

  • Uses interactive teaching with e-classrooms and digital tools .

  • Encourages monthly academic competitions: debates, quizzes, recitals, spelling bees, etc..


5. Extracurricular Activities

  • Active sports training across boxing, swimming, fencing, athletics, chess & more .

  • Cultural and social developmental initiatives, such as the Don Bosco Film Club (awarded under FilmIt‑INTACH).

  • Hosts Goa’s premier events like the Green Horizons environmental fest in partnership with local schools dbhspanjim.edu.in.

  • Maintains a brass band tradition since 1968 .


6. Admissions & Fee Structure

  • Pre-primary and entry-level admissions are subject to seat availability.

  • Annual fee is around ₹17,800 with a student–teacher ratio of approx 35:1; no school transport is provided .

  • Admission requires documents like a birth certificate or TC for transfer students .


7.  Student Reviews & Rankings

  • Recognized as one of India’s top boys’ day schools in Education World rankings for 2020–21.

  • Parents on Reddit rate Don Bosco Panjim highly for academic foundation but cite commute challenges


8.  Leadership & Management

  • Run by Salesians Province of Panjim under the Salesian order.

  • Fr. Alvin Carvalho leads the institution, supported by a team of priests and educators.


9. Location & How to Reach

Address: MG Road, Near Municipal Market, Panjim, Goa – 403001.
Office Hours: Mon–Sat, 8 AM–2:30 PM; closed Sundays .
Contact: +91-832-2422854; Email: dboscopanjim@yahoo.co.in .


10.FAQs

Q: Is Don Bosco High School co-ed?
A: No, it’s a boys-only day school .

Q: Which languages are taught?
A: English medium in pre-primary and secondary; Konkani in primary grades .

Q: How does learning feel at campus?
A: Reviews say it’s academically strong, though daily commute can be long .

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