Discover over 80 years of transformative education, character formation, and service to society in Andheri, Mumbai.
From humble beginnings in 1944 to a landmark educational powerhouse in Mumbai.
Fr. Denzil Keating SJ started Holy Family High School in 1944 as a parish institution in an old single-storied structure. The school’s first headmistress was Ms. Maud D’Costa. The school began with just 5 classrooms and 80 students.
In 1963, a new school building adjoining the Holy Family Church was inaugurated. The building was extended in the 1970s to have multiple stories, with new classrooms and a school hall. A mini stadium was built on the old school ground using funds donated by Mr. Jitendra Shah. A few years later, the building became too small to cater to the growing number of parishioners. The building was sold and a more spacious one constructed, with its own playground, on a plot of land not far away.
On 22 October 1985, Fr. Lisbert D’Souza, S.J., Provincial Superior of the Bombay Jesuit Province blessed and laid the foundation stone of this new school building. On 16 July 1988, Bishop Ferdinand Fonseca blessed the new school building.
On 7 January 1989, under the tenure of Fr. Tony J. D’Souza S.J. as vicar, and Fr. Francis Gonsalves, S.J. as principal, the new school building was formally inaugurated by Simon Cardinal Pimenta, the Archbishop of Bombay. Thanks to the efforts of the students in the form of donations, raffles, and school fetes, a new hall and classrooms were constructed.
In 1995, the school celebrated its 50th Golden Jubilee with a grand display of fireworks and buried a time capsule at the foot of the Holy Family statue, to be reopened in the year 2045. In 2005, the school celebrated its 60th Diamond Jubilee fete organized by Principal Fr. Francis Swamy, S.J. and the PTA.
Founded by Fr. Denzil Keating SJ with Headmistress Ms. Maud D'Costa, starting with 5 rooms and 80 students.
Established to foster collaborative educational partnerships between parents and faculty.
Opened Marathi Section starting with Std. VIII to provide mother-tongue education for the local community.
Shifted to the spacious modern campus on Mahakali Caves Road, formally inaugurated by Simon Cardinal Pimenta.
Celebrated 50 glorious years of educational apostolate and sealed a 50-year time capsule.
Celebrated 60th anniversary with a Grand Fete; commenced Holy Family Open School capability.
Introduced Semi-English school stream and built the state-of-the-art campus swimming pool.
Our School has had committed principals over the last 80+ years reflecting the Society of Jesus' continued commitment to education.
Understanding the profound values and symbolic elements that guide every Holy Family student.
The motto of our school is “LOYALTY THROUGH SERVICE”. It sums up all the ideals we wish to see mirrored in a Holy Family Student. The value of “loyalty†is displayed through service to God, the nation, fellowmen, the school, one’s own family and to oneself. The student realises that his life is a God-given gift and he sees a purpose in his life on earth. Hence he makes a conscious effort to discover and develop his talents and abilities by making the best use of the opportunities that come his way, and uses his abilities for the service of others.
As a citizen of India, he takes pride in his country’s cultural heritage, respects it and works towards the building of a better India of tomorrow. He recognises all men as his brothers and strives towards service when required especially towards the poor.
The Azure Blue Background: Blue is a colour that expresses peace, harmony and serenity. The education imparted at Holy Family High School aims at making the life of the student in perfect harmony with all existence, reflecting an inner peace that springs from a well-ordered life.
The Band of White: Represents purity of heart and sincerity of purpose that should characterise every student's endeavour.
The Three Crosses: Symbolises the price a student must pay for his development in each of the three spheres: spiritual, intellectual, and physical. Full development in each of these areas is achieved through personal sacrifice and effort.
