About Us

About the School

R.C. Sacred Heart Higher Secondary School, Rasipuram, is a proud unit of the Sacred Heart Convent Educational Society. Established in 1988, the school has grown into a premier Catholic minority institution in Namakkal District. Rooted in Gospel values and guided by the vision of the Sacred Heart, the institution is committed to holistic education that goes beyond academics.

The school focuses on shaping young minds with discipline, moral integrity, and service-oriented leadership. Alongside academic excellence, it emphasizes value-based learning, character formation, and spiritual growth. Over the years, R.C. Sacred Heart has consistently produced excellent board results, with subject-wise centum achievements, and has nurtured alumni who excel in medicine, engineering, education, and public service.

With a strong balance of academics, co-curricular and extracurricular activities, the school provides students with opportunities to excel in sports, arts, cultural events, and community outreach programs. True to its motto of service and empowerment, the institution continues to be a beacon of hope, especially for the socially and economically marginalized sections of society.

About Us

About the Society

The Sacred Heart Convent Educational Society, established in 1955, is the governing body of the school. The society is inspired by the teachings of Jesus Christ and follows the charism of the Carmelite Sisters of St. Teresa (CSST), founded by Mother Teresa of St. Rose of Lima. The society was formed with the noble mission of providing quality education rooted in values of love, faith, equality, and service.

With decades of dedicated service in the field of education, the society has been instrumental in establishing and nurturing several institutions that serve the cause of education, particularly for the underprivileged and marginalized communities. Its vision is to form responsible citizens who will contribute positively to family, society, and the nation.

Guided by the principles of justice, peace, harmony, and inclusiveness, the Sacred Heart Convent Educational Society continues to uphold its legacy of offering integral education that nurtures intellectual, moral, cultural, and spiritual growth in every child.

Our Vision

At R.C. Sacred Heart Higher Secondary School, our vision is to empower students to empower society and humanity. Rooted in Gospel values and the spirit of the Sacred Heart, we especially focus on uplifting the socially and economically marginalized. By fostering knowledge, values, and leadership, we aim to create a true “Civilization of Love.”

Our Mission

We are dedicated to a mission that blends academic excellence with values, social responsibility, and holistic growth. Our mission is:

  • To promote value-based education that nurtures integrity, discipline, and compassion.
  • To contribute to social transformation by encouraging students to be socially conscious and responsible citizens.
  • To enlighten young minds, especially girls/women and the less privileged, about their basic human rights and dignity.
  • To promote intercultural and inter-religious harmony, fostering unity, peace, and concern for the welfare of humanity.
  • To facilitate leadership qualities by motivating students to proactively involve themselves in social liberation and community service.
  • To provide quality, integral, and vocational training, thereby creating a climate of human excellence and educational innovation.
  • To equip staff and students with modern technology and ICT skills, preparing them for the digital world.
  • To work towards gender sensitivity and equality, ensuring fairness and inclusivity in all areas of education.
  • To respect and protect creation, fostering interconnectedness, eco-justice, and responsibility towards the environment.
  • To encourage research and innovation so that students contribute meaningfully to nation-building and global development.
  • Nature of the Institution

    R.C. Sacred Heart Higher Secondary School, Rasipuram is owned and administered by the Carmelite Sisters of St. Teresa (C.S.S.T.), Tamil Nadu Province. As a Catholic, minority, government-aided institution, the school enjoys the rights and privileges guaranteed by the Indian Constitution, while staying true to its Christian identity and mission.

Faith and Values

  • The school draws inspiration from the teachings of Jesus Christ and the Gospel values of love, peace, joy, equality, service, and forgiveness.
  • It emphasizes the integral formation of the human person, nurturing intellectual, spiritual, moral, and cultural dimensions.
  • Students are encouraged to live lives of faith, discipline, compassion, and social responsibility.

Role of the Educators

  • Teachers act not only as instructors but also as mentors, guiding students with their words and actions to make the right choices in life.
  • By instilling priorities of faith, morality, and responsibility, the staff ensures that students are prepared to face life with courage and conviction.
  • The school community is shaped into a family atmosphere, where love, unity, and shared responsibility prevail.

Educational Approach

  • The institution integrates academic learning with character formation, ensuring that students grow in both knowledge and values.
  • Rooted in the vision of its Foundress, Mother Teresa of St. Rose of Lima, the school works for the upliftment of the marginalized and promotes inclusivity, justice, and dignity for all.
  • It focuses on participative education, where management, staff, students, parents, and guardians collaborate as one community to achieve common goals.


Commitment to Society

As a Carmelite school, the institution sees education as a mission of service and liberation. Its purpose is to form students who are:

  • Worthy of God, living in accordance with faith and moral values.
  • Worthy of the Nation, contributing responsibly to its progress.
  • Worthy of the World, embracing peace, unity, and justice in a global society.

✨ This section strongly reflects that R.C. Sacred Heart Hr. Sec. School is more than an academic institution – it is a faith-driven community dedicated to shaping responsible, service-minded citizens.