St. Peter's School, Panchgani
Panchgani, India · built 1904
St. Peter's School, Panchgani, is a Private, Co-educational Boarding school located in Panchgani, Maharashtra, India. Established in 1904 as the European Boys' School, it is affiliated with the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) and offers education up to Class X (ICSE). The school is situated on a 58-acre hill campus in the Satara district and has historically been associated with the Anglo-Indian boarding school tradition in Western India. Although primarily a boarding institution, a limited number of day scholars are also admitted. The institution transitioned from an all-boys school to a co-educational boarding school during the 2020s. The school emblem features a phoenix carrying an olive branch, symbolising renewal and peace, while the school motto, Ut Prosim ("That I May Serve"), reflects its emphasis on service and character formation. The school maintains inter-house traditions and hosts annual cultural and sporting events. Notable alumni include musician Freddie Mercury, filmmaker Ram Madhvani, businessman Akbar Al Baker, comedian Sorabh Pant, and politician Udayanraje Bhosale.
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