St. Thomas G.H.S Punnathura is a Upper Pr. and Secondary school established in 1952 located in Ayarkkunnam village, under Ettumanoor Block, Kottayam District, Kerala. The school operates under the administration of Government Aided and offers Malayalam medium instruction from Class 1 to 8. It is a Girls institution, currently led by SR ARUN THATTARKUNNEL. The official 11-digit UDISE code assigned by the Ministry of Education (UDISE+) is 32100300213.
St. Thomas G.H.S Punnathura currently has an enrollment of 195 students, supported by a faculty of 14 teachers. This is a recognised private or aided institution. Under Section 12(1)(c) of the RTE Act, 25% of seats in the entry-level class are reserved free of cost for Economically Weaker Section (EWS) children.
| School Name | St. Thomas G.H.S Punnathura |
| UDISE Code | 32100300213 |
| Headmaster | Sr Arun Thattarkunnel |
| Status | ✅ Operational |
| Management | Government Aided |
| Affiliation Board | Kerala Recognized / Board of School Education |
| Establishment Year | 1952 |
| State | Kerala |
| District | Kottayam |
| Block | Ettumanoor |
| Village | Ayarkkunnam |
| Cluster | Ayarkunnam |
| Location Type | 🌿 Rural |
| PIN Code | 686583🏫 Schools in Ayarkkunnam |
| Category | Upper Pr. and Secondary |
| School Type | Girls |
| Medium of Instruction | Malayalam Medium |
| Headmaster / Principal | Sr Arun Thattarkunnel |
| Total Appointed Teachers | 14(4 Male, 10 Female) |
| Total Enrolled Students | 195(0 Boys, 195 Girls) |
| Pupil-Teacher Ratio (PTR) | 14 : 1(RTE standard: 30–35 students per teacher) |
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| Address | PUNNATHURA EAST P O, KOTTAYAM - PIN: 686583 |
| Phone / Helpline | 2541060 |
| stthomashspunnathura@gmail.com |
Looking for schools near your location in PIN Code 686583 (Ayarkkunnam, Ettumanoor, Kottayam)? Under the Right to Education (RTE) neighbourhood norms, primary schools must be within 1 km walking radius and upper primary schools within 3 km of your residence.
Student-Teacher Ratio (PTR): There is 1 teacher for every 14 students in this school, which is excellent for personalized attention (RTE Standard is 30:1).
St. Thomas G.H.S Punnathura is a recognized school located in Ayarkkunnam village, Ettumanoor block, kottayam district, kerala. It provides education for Class 1 to 8 (girls only) under the administration of Government Aided (established in 1952).
St. Thomas G.H.S Punnathura is registered in the Ministry of Education database with unique 11-digit UDISE+ code 32100300213. This permanent institutional identifier is required for National Scholarship Portal (NSP) verification, state board forms, and transfer records.
ℹ️ Infrastructure Benchmark: St. Thomas G.H.S Punnathura reports 8 of 10 standard physical education amenities verified under the official UDISE+ database in Ettumanoor block of Kottayam district. Detailed amenity status is verified below.
Before visiting any school, check if separate toilets for boys and girls are working, and whether drinking water is available. You can also ask the Block Education Officer (BEO) in Ettumanoor for an inspection report.
As a private institution, admissions are managed under institutional guidelines. Under Section 12(1)(c) of the Right to Education (RTE) Act, 25% of entry-level seats are mandatorily reserved tuition-free for children from Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) in the neighbourhood.
School Address: PUNNATHURA EAST P O, KOTTAYAM - PIN: 686583
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The official 11-digit UDISE code of St. Thomas G.H.S Punnathura is 32100300213. The school is listed as Operational under the administration of Government Aided. This code is used for NSP scholarship verification and official state education records.
St. Thomas G.H.S Punnathura provides instruction in Malayalam Medium for Class 1 to 8 in a Girls setting. Administrative leadership is held by SR ARUN THATTARKUNNEL.
Admissions at St. Thomas G.H.S Punnathura follow the institutional guidelines of its management committee. Under Section 12(1)(c) of the Right to Education (RTE) Act, 25% of entry-level seats are reserved tuition-free for students from economically weaker sections (EWS).
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