The Salesian Province operates a vast network of 47 schools, including 26 Higher Secondary Schools, three High Schools, and various Primary Schools, forming a substantial platform to influence and transform lives. The schools prioritize integral education, focusing on physical, intellectual, spiritual, moral, psychological, social, emotional, and cultural aspects, outlined in the Salesian Educative Pastoral Plan (SEPP). Strategic planning, budgeting, and fee fixation are integral to mission execution, overseen by the Economer's desk. The province efficiently centralizes resources for notebooks, uniforms, and printing needs through institutions like SIGA and SIHARAM. Transparent and thorough teacher selection by the CRB ensures quality educators for government postings, reflecting a commitment to providing the best education to all, especially the underprivileged.

Higher Education

The Salesian Province actively engages in diverse ventures to cater to youth, emphasizing daring and creative initiatives across various educational settings. Among the 12 institutes of Higher Education, eight provide hostel facilities. Significant growth is evident, with the Agricultural College in Sagayathottam overcoming obstacles and advancing agricultural development. Efforts to extend the Diploma program in agriculture to places like Kadambur, Polur, and Karaikal are underway. Arts and Science Colleges, particularly Sacred Heart College & Don Bosco College, Dharmapuri, pursue NAAC accreditation, while the Karaikal College seeks ways to strengthen student intake. The Polytechnic college of SIGA excels, with potential expansions in Bagalur and ongoing successful tie-ups. B. Ed. College present opportunities for training teachers in the Don Bosco system, highlighting the importance of hostel facilities for effective training, especially for female students. Leadership development programs indicate a strategic focus on empowering youth through education, suggesting future endeavors in Kotagiri alongside social outreach programs.

Schools (44)

Self-financed Schools = 26

ICSE Schools – 1

Don Bosco School, Lalpahar, South Andaman

CBSE Schools – 4

Don Bosco School of Excellence – Egmore, Chennai
St. Bede’s Academy – Santhome, Chennai
Don Bosco School of Excellence – Tirupattur
St. Mary’s Catholic High School – Fujairah (CBSE Curriculum)

UK Curriculum - 1

St. Mary’s Catholic High School – Fujairah (UK Curriculum)

Hr. Sec. Schools (Tamil Medium) – 3

Don Bosco Hr. Sec. School – Gedilam
St. Joseph’s Hr. Sec. School – Pavunjur
Don Bosco Hr. Sec. School – Sagayathottam

Hr. Sec. (Matriculation/English Medium) – 10

Don Bosco Matric. Hr. Sec. School – Ayanavaram, Chennai
Don Bosco Matric. Hr. Sec. School – Egmore, Chennai
Don Bosco Matric. Hr. Sec. School – Redhills, Chennai
Dominic Savio Matric. Hr. Sec. School – Santhome, Chennai
Don Bosco Matric. Hr. Sec. School – Pannur
Don Bosco Matric. Hr. Sec. School – Tagore Nagar, Puducherry
Don Bosco Matric. Hr. Sec. School – Thalavadi
Don Bosco Hr. Sec. School – Nedungadu, Karaikal
Don Bosco Matric. Hr. Sec. School – Tirupattur
Don Bosco Matric. Hr. Sec. School – Gandhi Nagar, Vellore
High School (Matriculation/English Medium) – 4
Dominic Savio Matric. School – Broadway, Chennai
Don Bosco Matric. School – Cuddalore
Don Bosco Matric. School – Gedilam
Don Bosco Matriculation School – Veeralur

Primary (English Medium) – 3

Don Bosco Primary School – Broadway, Chennai
Don Bosco Primary School – Perambur, Chennai
Don Bosco Nursery & Primary School – Perambur, Chennai (Parish)

Aided Schools = 18

Hr. Sec. – 10

St. Gabriel’s Hr. Sec. School – Broadway, Chennai
St. Mary’s Anglo-Ind. Hr. Sec. School – George Town, Chennai
Don Bosco Hr. Sec. School – Perambur, Chennai
St. Bede’s Anglo-Ind. Hr. Sec. School – Santhome, Chennai
Don Bosco Hr. Sec. School – Vyasarpadi, Chennai (Partly Aided – up to 10 th)
Don Bosco Hr. Sec. School – Jolarpettai (Partly Aided – up to 8 th)
Don Bosco Hr. Sec. School – Pannur
Don Bosco Hr. Sec. School – Polur (Partly Aided – up to 10 th)
Dominic Savio Hr. Sec. School – Tirupattur
Don Bosco Hr. Sec. School – Gandhi Nagar, Vellore

High – 1

St. Dominic Savio (Govt. Aided) High School – Jeevanandapuram, Puducherry

Primary – 7

Savio Primary School – Perambur, Chennai
Don Bosco Primary School – Vyasarpadi, Chennai
R.C. Primary School – Maranodai
Don Bosco Primary School – Jolarpettai
R.C.M School – Polur
R.C.M School – Renderipet
Dominic Savio Elementary School – Tirupattur