St. Columba's School, Gole Market — Admission & Fees Guide
Quick answer: St. Columba's School (Ashok Place, Gole Market) is a CBSE boys' school founded in 1941, run by the Congregation of Christian Brothers, with around 3,400-3,500 students in the heart of Lutyens' Delhi and a long-reported waiting list.
School profile
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Full name | St. Columba's School |
| Locality | Ashok Place, Gole Market, New Delhi |
| Board | CBSE |
| Founded | 1941 |
| Managed by | Congregation of Christian Brothers |
| Students | ~3,400–3,500 (boys only) |
Why admission here is considered difficult
St. Columba's combines an 84-year legacy, a boys-only intake, a prime central-Delhi location and a long list of distinguished alumni — the school itself is widely reported to carry "many names on the waiting list." Selection otherwise follows the standard DoE process.
Reported fees
| Item | Amount & source |
|---|---|
| Class 1 monthly tuition (aggregator estimate) | ≈₹4,766/month Aggregator estimate |
| Total admission cost (aggregator estimate) | ≈₹30,000–32,700 Aggregator estimate |
| DoE registration fee cap | ₹25 Official |
Worth noting: St. Columba's reported fees are comparatively modest next to several other schools on this list — a reminder that prestige and fee level don't always move together in Delhi.
We use figures like these to help you budget realistically before you apply — and if this school is one of several on your shortlist, we can run the comparison across all of them for you.
Comparing schools? See our Modern School, Barakhamba Road profile for a direct comparison.
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What we can honestly help with
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Frequently asked questions
Is St. Columba's a boys' school?
Yes, St. Columba's School admits boys only.
What is the fee of St. Columba's School?
Aggregator estimates place total admission costs around Rs 30,000-32,700 — comparatively modest next to several other schools on this list. Confirm current figures with the school.
Which board is St. Columba's?
CBSE.
How many students study at St. Columba's?
Approximately 3,400-3,500 boys.
How to apply to St. Columba's KG?
St. Columba's follows Delhi's standard DoE nursery/KG points-and-lottery process, like every other private unaided school in the city.