Founded through the unwavering dedication of the Sisters of the Kothamangalam Convent with the benevolent support of Rev. Fr. Joseph Vezhaparambil and the local community.
The institution began as an English medium middle school with just 15 students in 1928. Through generations of sacrifice and selfless service by the Congregation of Mother of Carmel (CMC), the school received government sanction in 1946 to function as a High School, and was further elevated to a Higher Secondary School in 2000.
Today, St. Augustine's proudly serves approximately 1,800 students supported by 80 staff members. The school's illustrious journey was initiated under first Headmistress Sr. Treesa Pothanicadu, followed by Sr. Pavula, Sr. Jacintha, Sr. Symphoria, Smt. K.J. Alekutty, Sr. Geo Tincy, Sr. Santhi, Sr. Johnsy, Sr. Merina, Sr. Prasoona, Sr. Ann Mary, Sr. Liseena, Sr. Mariancy, Sr. Tresa Jose, Sr. Jessina, Sr. Tisa Rani, and Sr. Liz Maria.
The institution currently thrives under the spiritual and academic guidance of Rev. Sr. Namitha and Headmistress Rev. Sr. Rini Maria CMC.
The official guiding ideals as published in the St. Augustine's Girls HSS Handbook.
The holistic development of a human being for fulfilling individual and social responsibilities with maturity, by fostering — intellectual competence, psychological integration, spiritual insight, moral and social uprightness.
Tracing a century of pioneering education for girls in Kothamangalam.
Started as an English medium middle school with 15 students by the sisters of Kothamangalam convent and Rev. Fr. Joseph Vezhaparambil.
Sanctioned by the government to function as a High School, opening doors to secondary education for girls under first HM Sr. Treesa Pothanicadu.
Upgraded to Higher Secondary status under the Kerala DGE, introducing Science, Commerce, and Humanities wings.
Identified by SCERT Kerala as a Centre of Academic Excellence for the project "Nipuna 2021: Enriching Language and Creativity".
Celebrating 100 years of academic distinction, moral fortitude, and leadership for 1,800 students and generations of alumnae.
