Faith and values
Rooted in the Gospel and the spirit of Nano Nagle, we form character as carefully as we teach subjects.
Our motto and valuesPresentation Convent · Royapettah, Chennai
St. William's Anglo Indian High School
A Presentation school where girls grow in faith, character and confidence, in the spirit of Venerable Nano Nagle, the Lady of the Lantern.
1775Nano Nagle founds the Presentation Sisters in Cork, Ireland
1842The Presentation Sisters arrive in India
LKG–XClasses from kindergarten to the Std X Board Examinations
4Houses: Marianites, Patricians, Josephites and Teresians
Welcome
Welcome to St. William's
St. William's Anglo Indian High School, Royapettah, is a Presentation Convent school run by the Presentation Sisters of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Inspired by our Foundress, Venerable Nano Nagle, the Lady of the Lantern, we nurture young people who are academically accomplished, ethically grounded, compassionate and socially responsible, with a special focus on the education and empowerment of girls.
Academic excellence
Our Std X students shine in the Board Examinations: the 2025–26 school topper scored 482 out of 500.
See our toppersLeadership and service
Through four houses, clubs, Guides, JRC and community outreach, our students learn to lead by serving others.
Life at St. William's
1775 – 2025
250 Years of the Presentation Sisters
In 1775, Venerable Nano Nagle founded the Presentation Sisters in Cork, Ireland, opening schools for the poor at a time when the law forbade it. The Sisters arrived in India in 1842, and her lantern still lights our way. In 2025–26 the Williamites celebrated this Sestercentennial Jubilee with exhibitions, assemblies and acts of service.
By degrees and with the assistance of God, we may do a great deal.Venerable Nano Nagle
From the Headmistress' Desk
“Our institution, St. William's Anglo Indian High School, stands proudly today as a testament to Nano Nagle's enduring vision and values. We strive to be a beacon of discipline, integrity and responsibility, where education extends beyond textbooks to include character formation and moral strength.”
Mrs. Pamela Machado · Headmistress
News & events
The year at St. William's
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Std X Board Examinations 2025–26: Our Toppers
Congratulations to our Std X students! Alphonsa Lawrence topped the school with 482/500.
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Christmas Chimes and a Christmas of Sharing
Carols, a prophetic Christmas play, and an outreach visit to Morai village, Avadi.
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Presentation Day and the 250th Jubilee Year
We celebrated Presentation Day on the theme “Let's Celebrate Nano – Daughter of God, The Woman With a Vision for a Mission.”
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The Sestercentennial Carni “Will”: An Inter-School Talent Search
We hosted an eco-friendly inter-school talent search to mark 250 glorious years of the Presentation Sisters.
Gallery
Moments from our albums
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St. William's Anglo Indian High School (Presentation Convent) Royapettah, Chennai – 600 014 Tamil Nadu, India