Question 1

Which is the best girls' school in Bangalore?

Accepted Answer

Sacred Heart Girls' High School (SHGHS) on Museum Road, Bangalore is consistently ranked among the best girls' schools in Bangalore. Established in 1854, it offers ICSE and ISC education with a 100% board pass record and over 170 years of heritage in girls' education.

Question 2

What is SHGHS?

Accepted Answer

SHGHS stands for Sacred Heart Girls' High School, an all-girls Catholic school in Bangalore run by the Sisters of the Good Shepherd. Founded in 1854, it is affiliated with the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) and offers ICSE and ISC curricula from Nursery to Grade 12.

Question 3

Where is Sacred Heart Girls' High School located?

Accepted Answer

Sacred Heart Girls' High School is located on Museum Road, Shanthala Nagar, Ashok Nagar, Bangalore, Karnataka 560025. It is centrally located near the city centre and easily accessible from Richmond Town, MG Road and Ashok Nagar.

Question 4

What curriculum or board does Sacred Heart Girls' High School follow?

Accepted Answer

The school follows the ICSE (Indian Certificate of Secondary Education) curriculum for Grades 1–10 and the ISC (Indian School Certificate) curriculum for Grades 11–12, both under the CISCE board. It is an English-medium, all-girls institution.

Question 5

How can I apply for admission to Sacred Heart Girls' High School?

Accepted Answer

Admissions for Nursery, Grades 1–10 (ICSE), and ISC (Grades 11–12) are currently closed for 2026–27. Families can review programme details on the school website's Admissions section or contact the admissions office at +91 8970 711 094 or office@shghs.edu.in for the latest updates.

Question 6

When was Sacred Heart Girls' High School established?

Accepted Answer

Sacred Heart Girls' High School was established in 1854, giving it over 170 years of legacy in girls' education in Bangalore. It was founded by the Sisters of the Good Shepherd.

Timeline

A Timeline of Excellence and Achievement

Sr. Felicitas Kiritappa appointed as the Principal

India School Merit Award - No. 1 in Bangalore | No. 2 in Karnataka

Achieved 4th Place in Karnataka's Best Schools by Education World.

Awarded at the Eldrok Indian K–12 Expo.

Celebrating 170 Years of the Good Shepherd Congregation.

Unveiled Ingenium: the very first arts and crafts extravaganza.

Launched Fulminare, our inaugural science exhibition.

Held the Anglo-Indian School Association's Centennial Conference. Principals from all over India had gathered for the celebration.

Launched Poiesis, our inaugural inter-school event.

Established leadership teams to optimize management and elevate the school's performance.

School Transport was introduced.

Migrated to .edu.in domain and launched revamped website.

School affiliated with ISC (Grade 11 & 12)

Introduced leading applications to streamline both class instruction and examination administration.

Dance Activity Launch – Established for dance training

Sports activity launched for elevating school sports activities

Sr. Mary Margaret appointed as the Principal.

Sr. Lavina Anita D'Souza appointed as the Principal

Sr. Pauline Pereira appointed as the Principal

Sr. Preeti Joseph appointed as the Principal

Sr. M. Denedicta Plathera appointed as the Principal

Sr. Judith Falcao appointed as the Principal

Sr. Mary Annunciata Sequeira appointed as the Principal

Sr. James Kilpatrick appointed as the Principal

Sr. M. Antony appointed as the Principal

Sr. Joan Paul appointed as the Principal

Sr. M. Perpetua D'Souza appointed as the Principal

Sr. Christine Pinto appointed as the Principal

Sr. Mary Annunciation appointed as the Principal

Sr. Mary of The Divine appointed as the Principal

Sr. Mary of St. Paula appointed as the Principal

Sr. Mary of St. Philomena appointed as the Principal

Sr. Mary of St. Paula appointed as the Principal

Sr. Mary of St. Christopher appointed as the Principal

Sr. Mary of St. Michael appointed as the Principal

Mother Mercy appointed as the Principal

Sr. Mary of Joseph Keegan appointed as the Principal