Don Bosco Matriculation Higher Secondary School is located in Egmore, Chennai. Don Bosco Matriculation Higher Secondary School was started in 1959 with just 140 students and 8 staff members and Fr.Mallon as the First Principal and has since grown to strength of 3,200 students. It was affiliated to the University of Madras and it obtained its recognition vide letter p.A983 dated 19.03.1959. From 13th November 1978 it came under the jurisdiction and recognition of a separate Board of Matriculation Schools. On 1st July 1978 it was upgraded as a Higher Secondary School and recognition was granted to the Higher Secondary Section by the Director of School Education in his proceedings, D.Dis.No.75466/W5/78 dt. 02.04.1979.It is run by Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) who are one of the pioneers in Catholic education spread in 130 countries all over the world. The school is mainly meant for Catholics, yet the school also admits other children irrespective of religion, caste and creed. It is one of the most renowned institutions in the city of Chennai because of its name and fame.Don Bosco School stands for the Integral development of the student – to help develop the Student's Spirit, Mind and Body.MISSION:SPIRIT -to bring out the best in the student by fostering a loving relationship with God, self and neighbour.MIND -to foster creativity and responsible use of one's gifts and co-responsibility for a better world.BODY -Physical fitness through sports, games and healthy living.Senior Secondary School: 44 teaching staff and 8 support staff.Elementary section: 59 teaching staff and 12 support staff.