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St. Augustine's High School Vasai (W) | |
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St. Augustine's High School, Babhola Road, Vasai Road West, Thane - 401202 , | |
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Type | Christian school & NIOS |
Motto | "Service Before Self" |
Established | 1970 |
School district | Palghar |
Principal | Brother Anish John |
Faculty | 90 |
Grades | K–10 |
Enrollment | ~2000 |
Campus | Suburban |
Houses | Blue, Yellow, Red and Green |
Color(s) | Light blue |
National ranking | 0 |
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