Cathedral and John Connon School, usually shortened to Cathedral, is one of the oldest and most recognised schools in Mumbai, and it appears on our Mumbai city hub. Founded in 1860, it is an Anglican foundation linked to the historic St Thomas Cathedral in Fort. It follows the ICSE and ISC framework of the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations, and its senior students can sit Cambridge IGCSE and IB examinations.
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At a glance
Curriculum and academics
Cathedral is best known for its ICSE and ISC pathway, delivered across pre primary, junior, middle and senior sections. Alongside the Indian board route, senior students can follow Cambridge IGCSE and IB examinations, giving families an international option within a traditional school. Because the exact senior offering can change year to year, confirm the current pathways directly with the school.
The school has a strong academic reputation and a broad co curriculum in sport, music, drama and debate, built on a historic Fort campus. Families weighing the international senior route can read our IB curriculum guide to understand how the Diploma is assessed and where it leads.
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Cathedral and John Connon School fees
Cathedral sits in the mid band on our Mumbai international school fees guide as a traditional trust school, with the international pathways costing more than the ICSE and ISC route. The school does not publish a single headline figure that we can confirm, and figures quoted on third party aggregator sites vary, so treat any number you see as indicative and confirm the current schedule directly with the admissions office.
Tuition is only part of the budget. Expect a one time admission charge when a place is taken and a deposit at some stages. Board and international examination fees fall due in the senior years and are billed separately, while transport, meals, uniform and trips add to the annual figure. Families comparing the full cost across the city can use the Mumbai secondary fees reference alongside our compare tool.
Admissions
Cathedral follows the Indian academic year, and demand for places is very high given the school reputation and its limited size. Entry is most straightforward at the main intake points, and the school asks for the standard documentation and a record of prior schooling, with an age appropriate interaction for younger children and assessments for older applicants. Places at every stage are limited.
Because the senior years follow structured board and international courses, mid year entry into the upper grades cannot be relied upon. Families relocating to Mumbai should apply as early as possible, ask the admissions team directly about availability in the specific grade and confirm the timing of the annual intake.
Location and who goes there
The campus sits in Fort, the historic heart of South Mumbai, close to the business district and the older residential neighbourhoods. The central location suits families based in South Mumbai, though those in the northern suburbs should factor in the commute. The Fort setting places the school among the civic and cultural landmarks of the old city.
The intake is largely established South Mumbai families along with returning Indian households and some internationally mobile families drawn by the reputation and the international pathways. For the wider picture of where international families settle across Mumbai and the schools near them, see the Mumbai city hub.
Reviews
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Frequently asked questions
How much are Cathedral and John Connon School fees?
Cathedral sits in the mid band on our Mumbai fees guide as a traditional trust school, with the international pathways higher. It does not publish a single figure we can confirm and third party numbers vary, so treat any quote as indicative and confirm the current schedule with the admissions office.
What curriculum does Cathedral and John Connon School follow?
It follows the ICSE and ISC framework of the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations, with Cambridge IGCSE and IB pathways available to senior students. Confirm the current senior offering with the school.
When was Cathedral and John Connon School founded?
Cathedral and John Connon School was founded in 1860 and is located in Fort, South Mumbai.
Is Cathedral and John Connon School a good school?
Cathedral is one of the oldest and most prestigious schools in Mumbai, with a strong academic and co curricular record. Whether it is the right fit depends on your child, your budget and your curriculum preference. We do not publish a rating without verified reviews.
Where is Cathedral and John Connon School located?
The campus is in Fort, the historic heart of South Mumbai.
