About HHSS
Hartley Higher Secondary School is a school located in Ballygunge, Kolkata. It is affiliated to the State Board board. The school was established in 1934. Explore fees, admission process, facilities and parent reviews on this page.
Quick facts
- Which board is HHSS affiliated to?
- Hartley Higher Secondary School is affiliated to State Board and is a day school in Ballygunge, Kolkata.
- Where is HHSS located?
- Hartley Higher Secondary School is located at 56C & 57/1 Garcha Road, Hazra Road, Near Hazra Law College, Ballygung, Ballygunge, Kolkata – 700019, Kolkata.
- When was HHSS established?
- Hartley Higher Secondary School was established in 1934 and has been operating in Kolkata for 92 years.
- Is HHSS co-ed or single-gender?
- Hartley Higher Secondary School is a co-educational school.
- Is HHSS accepting admissions?
- Hartley Higher Secondary School is open to enquiries for April to March. Use the Apply or Enquire button on this page to start an enquiry.
- How can I contact HHSS?
- You can reach Hartley Higher Secondary School on 3324618002 or by email at hartleyschool.kolkata@gmail.com. Address: 56C & 57/1 Garcha Road, Hazra Road, Near Hazra Law College, Ballygung, Ballygunge, Kolkata, 700019.
About the school
Hartley Higher Secondary School — a co-educational day school in Ballygunge, Kolkata — is among the long-standing options families consider when shortlisting the best schools in Kolkata. The school has been running since 1934, giving it 92 years of continuous operation in Kolkata. HHSS prepares students for the State Board board examinations and covers up to the senior secondary stage.
Learning depth
Day-to-day, HHSS's learning environment combines classroom teaching with hands-on time in audio-visual room, infirmary and computer lab where the campus supports it. Continuous assessment is layered on top of the term examinations, with project work and lab assignments contributing to the final grade in most subjects.
Parent fit
Families comparing HHSS against other State Board schools in Kolkata usually weigh three things: how the school handles the transition between primary and senior school, the strength of the co-curricular calendar, and how transparent the admissions team is during the enquiry. If you're choosing between CBSE and IB for the long-term exit, factor in the colleges your child is most likely to apply to — that decision often settles the board question more cleanly than a side-by-side feature comparison. Use the Compare tool on the platform to stack HHSS against one or two finalists on board, fees, facilities and parent ratings before booking the campus visit round.
Campus and facilities
On the operations front, the campus at HHSS lists 12 facilities — including Wifi, Alumni Association, Medical Room, Meals, Transportation and AC Classes, plus 6 more. Between them, these spaces support classroom teaching, structured sport and the school's co-curricular calendar.
Curriculum at HHSS
HHSS prepares students for the State Board board examinations, with English as the primary medium of instruction. Additional languages taught include English and Bengali. Academic sessions run April to March, with continuous assessment supplementing term examinations.
Location and neighbourhood
HHSS is located at 56C & 57/1 Garcha Road, Hazra Road, Near Hazra Law College, Ballygung, Ballygunge, Kolkata – 700019. Ballygunge is a long-standing residential pocket of Kolkata, with established neighbourhood infrastructure around the school. Families comparing HHSS usually weigh it against other State Board schools in Kolkata on commute, fees and facilities.
Learning environment
From a parent's perspective, the 25:1 student-teacher ratio means classrooms at HHSS are sized for individual attention. Overall, HHSS suits families wanting a co-educational setting. Read the FAQs below for quick answers to common parent questions, and use the Admissions tab for the step-by-step application process.
As a day school the calendar mirrors most working-parent schedules, with co-curricular slots typically built into the regular timetable rather than after-school add-ons.
Founded in 1934, the school has a multi-generation alumni footprint in the city — a useful proxy for institutional stability when comparing options.
The campus sits within Ballygunge, Kolkata, putting daily commute from surrounding residential pockets within a manageable window for most families.
Key facts
- Board
- State Board
- City
- Kolkata
- Area
- Ballygunge
- Type
- Private
- Format
- Day School
- Gender
- Coed
- Level
- Senior Secondary
- Medium of instruction
- English
- Languages taught
- English, Bengali
- Established
- Student : teacher ratio
- 25:1
- School timings
- 10:30 AM TO 04:45 PM
- Academic session
- April to March
- Key facilities
- Wifi, Alumni Association, Medical Room, Meals, Transportation, AC Classes
Updated 17 June 2026 Verified school data
Admissions 2026-27 at HHSS
Admissions for the 2026-27 session at Hartley Higher Secondary School typically open between November and February. Status is currently enquiring. Use the Enquire button on this page to start a formal enquiry.
- 1Fill application form —
- 2Document verification at school —
Fees at HHSS
Annual tuition fees at Hartley Higher Secondary School range from ₹0/year, depending on grade. One-time admission fees, security deposit (often refundable), uniform and transport are charged separately. We update fees from official school sources at least once per academic session.
See grade-wise fee breakdownCurriculum & boards
Hartley Higher Secondary School is affiliated to State Board. Medium of instruction is English, with additional languages taught: English, Bengali. Levels covered range up to senior secondary.
Facilities at HHSS
- Wifi
- Alumni Association
- Medical Room
- Meals
- Transportation
- AC Classes
- Smart Classes
- Ramps
Location & connectivity
Hartley Higher Secondary School is located at 56C & 57/1 Garcha Road, Hazra Road, Near Hazra Law College, Ballygung, Ballygunge, Kolkata – 700019. Use the Address tab for a full map and directions.
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