The structure of Mount Abu Railway School (MARS) is designed by Mr. Blood, Engineer in Chief of the B.B. & C.I. Railway. The school is meant primarily for children of European and Anglo-Indian railway staff. Construction is directed by Mr. Thomas Kerr, District Engineer, Abu Road. On July 2, 1887, the school is officially opened by Col. Walter, Agent for the Governor General for the Rajputana States (story in the Times of India, July 6, 1887). The first Headmaster is Rev. A.J. Clarkson.
rnrnrnrnrn1902
rnrnrnrnrnThe school changes hands to a private institution, no longer under the railways. It's now known as the Abu High School.
rnrnrnrnrn1924
rnrnrnrnrnThe Society for the Propagation of the Gospel in Foreign Parts takes over. The school is plagued by problems. Enrolment drops to 30. The Government of India closes it, then offers it to the Bishop of Ajmer.
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rnrnrnrnrn1929
rnrnrnrnrnThe Irish Christian Brothers take over. Brs. G.A. Cooney, J.S. Joakim and P.C. Hart begin classes on March 4 with 19 boarders and 3 day scholars.
rnrnrnrnrn1931
rnrnrnrnrnJust two years after the Brothers' take-over, enrolment (boarders) hits 100.
rnrnrnrnrn1934
rnrnrnrnrnMay 18: Two boys, Wilfred Loveday and [?] Collie, are fatally shot by another.
rnrnrnrnrn1951
rnrnrnrnrnMr Sherman drowns in Trevor Tal on class picnic in September. Mr L R Goyal (“Hindi Munshi,” “Hindi Pop”) joins the staff on October 1.
rnrnrnrnrn1955
rnrnrnrnrnBr E O O'Keeffe takes over as Principal.
rnrnrnrnrn1958
rnrnrnrnrnBr Stan Joakim dies in Abu
rnrnrnrnrn1961
rnrnrnrnrnBr K P Barry takes over as Principal.
rnrnrnrnrn1964
rnrnrnrnrnBr J A Keane takes over as Principal.
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School level

High School

Board

CBSE

School type

Catholic Schools

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