St. Augustine's High School (Vasai)

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St. Augustine's High School
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St. Augustine's High School (Vasai)
St. Augustine's High School, Babhola Road, Vasai Road West, Thane - 401202

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TypeChristian school & NIOS
Motto"Service Before Self"
Established1970
School districtPalghar
PrincipalBrother Anish John
Faculty90
Grades K10
Enrollment~2000
CampusSuburban
HousesBlue, Yellow, Red and Green
Color(s)Light blue
National ranking0

St. Augustine's High School (SAHS) is a Christian boys school which has resulted turned into a coed school in Vasai, Vasai-Virar, Maharashtra, India. The school has two grounds. The main ground is located at the back is one of the biggest grounds in Vasai. The campus consists of three buildings. The main building which can be seen from the main road is the high school building. Classes from 5th standard to 10th standard are held over here. To the right of the building is the primary section. Just beside the main field is the residence of the Christian brothers. A statue of Edmund Ignatius Rice is located on the site.[ citation needed ]

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History

St Augustine's High School was started in 1972 by the Christian Brothers Association of India, Indian arm of the Congregation of Christian Brothers. It achieved 100% results of standard 10th each year.[ citation needed ] It was visited by Pope John Paul II on February 9, 1986, when he held a prayer meeting on the grounds of the school

Location

It is located in Vasai taluka in the Palghar district of Maharashtra.

Coordinates: 19°22′11″N72°49′11″E / 19.36972°N 72.81972°E / 19.36972; 72.81972

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