St. Mary’s Education Society is a leading group of educational institutions based in Hyderabad, India. Established in 1981, the group operates a well-regarded K-12 school, two junior colleges, and an undergraduate college. With a focus on academic quality and inclusive access, St. Mary’s has steadily expanded its footprint across Telangana and beyond.

Vidsan Charterhouse is a co-educational boutique boarding school located in Delhi, NCR. It offers both Cambridge (CAIE) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programmes, and is known for its personalised, development-focused approach to K-12 education. Vidsan is one of India’s first boutique international boarding schools, emphasizing innovation, individual growth, and global standards.

St. Mary’s appointed Novistra Capital to advise on its first strategic acquisition outside Telangana, with a goal of expanding its footprint into North India through a high-quality international school. Novistra ran a targeted process to identify institutions that matched St. Mary’s academic vision, growth strategy, and operational standards.

Leveraging its depth in K-12 education transactions, Novistra supported the St. Mary’s team from opportunity assessment through due diligence and transaction execution—ensuring a smooth transition aligned with long-term expansion goals.

St. Mary’s acquired Vidsan Charterhouse, establishing Sancta Maria International School – Delhi NCR as part of its growing portfolio of international schools. The transaction marks St. Mary’s first acquisition beyond southern India and strengthens its presence in the premium K-12 education segment.

This deal reinforces Novistra’s track record in advising institutional operators in the education sector and reflects continued interest in the international K-12 space across India, even during the post-pandemic recovery phase.