Empowering Girls in Every Era
What the Sisters began in 1854 now flourishes as a premier ICSE & ISC institution. Every programme still echoes their conviction that girls deserve the best academics and opportunities to lead.
Our History
The Five Sisters Who Opened Bengaluru’s Classroom Doors to Girls
In 1854, five Sisters of the Good Shepherd stepped onto Bengaluru soil with a singular mission: to educate young women when barely any avenues existed for them in India. Their arrival launched a home for learning that would become Sacred Heart Girls’ High School.
They brought European discipline, compassionate care, and the conviction that every girl deserved a future shaped by intellect and virtue. That founding impulse still animates SHGHS today.
"The Sisters were inspired by the compassion of the Heart of Jesus the Good Shepherd. Their courage laid the groundwork for one of Bengaluru’s most respected all-girls schools."
Their presence signalled a shift: girls would no longer stand outside the classroom doors. The Sisters’ blend of faith, excellence, and service remains the lens through which SHGHS views every decision.
Founded 1854
Good Shepherd Sisters establish a boarding and day school that would evolve into Sacred Heart Girls’ High School, Bengaluru.
Pioneering Beginnings
A Timeline of Courage and Care
The Foundress story is a journey of decisive moments—each one expanding what education could mean for Bengaluru’s young women.
1854
Arrival in Bengaluru
Five Sisters of the Good Shepherd travelled from France to a growing colonial cantonment, determined to open doors for girls who had no schooling of their own.
Step 01
Early Campus
Boarding & Day School
They created a space for Europeans and Anglo-Indians, combining care, academic discipline, and moral formation under one roof.
Step 02
Legacy
Foundation of SHGHS
Their mission evolved into Sacred Heart Girls’ High School, a community that now welcomes families across Bengaluru while staying rooted in faith-driven service.
Step 03
The Foundress Spirit Today
How the Sisters’ Mission Lives in SHGHS Now
The Good Shepherd vision was never static. It continues to shape our campus culture, pedagogy, and student experience every single day.
Faith at the Heart
The compassion of the Heart of Jesus the Good Shepherd continues to guide our culture—shaping how we teach, mentor, and serve the wider community.
Resilience & Adaptation
Across changing centuries, SHGHS has grown with Bengaluru without losing its soul. The Foundress spirit helps us meet modern expectations while staying anchored in mission.
Why Parents Choose SHGHS
The Foundress Legacy Speaks to Today’s Families
Legacy of trust
With over 170 years of history, SHGHS offers the stability and tradition that families value in education.
Women’s education focus
As one of Bengaluru’s oldest girls’ schools, SHGHS has a proven track record of empowering young women.
Character-centred learning
The school’s long history demonstrates its commitment to forming students of character who contribute positively to society.
Rooted yet progressive
While honoring its rich heritage, SHGHS embraces modern educational practices and global perspectives.
Our Promise
Honouring the Good Shepherd Sisters Through Every Decision
The Foundress entrusted SHGHS with a mission: to form women who will lead with faith, intellect, and compassionate service. Our commitments show how that mission breathes through the present.
Excellence with Purpose
We uphold a culture of rigorous academics, service, and leadership in every classroom and co-curricular space.
Inclusive Care
Our campus remains a safe, welcoming home where every girl is known, supported, and encouraged to grow.
Evolving for India
We invest in new teaching practices, facilities, and experiences that match the aspirations of Indian families while honouring our heritage.
Compassion in Action
We form young women who live the school’s call to ‘be everything to everyone’ through justice, responsibility, and heart.