Our History


Hutchings high school situated on 7, Phayre Road was founded in 1879. It is a recognized Institution and prepares children for the Indian School Certificate Examination i.e. I.C.S.E. and Indian School Certificate i.e. I.S.C.

        The School was founded by Miss. Hutchings after whom it is named. The idea to start a school for the girls was first thought of by Mrs. Dawley. But due to her untimely death, her plans had come to an end. Fortunately, Miss.Hutchings, who at that time, arrived in Bombay, was just as enthusiastic about starting a school for girls in Poona. Having shifted to Poona and residing in the bungalow, she worked untiringly in her project going from house to house to enroll girls. She started with a group of less than 25 girls. Her open air school was under the shade of some trees.

        Gradually the missionary organizations and church organizations, realizing her noble work and the need for basic education for the children, came forward with all kinds of monetary help. Bishop Taylor gave her his whole hearted cooperation. He gifted her a piece of land next to her residence and helped her to construct a few class rooms. Thus began a small school. In gratitude to Bishop Taylor, she named her school, "The Taylor High School", which is now known as Hutchings High School.

        As her good work in the field of education spread from town to town she received appreciation and encouraging letters from all over India and abroad. Finance poured in, and then she received a very special request from families serving at home and abroad to start a residential school for girls. It was to their credit and with their co-operation that the first hostel for girls was housed at 7, Phayre Road. She personally supervised and catered for the girls and showered them with love. Anyone in trouble or anyone who needed help and comfort knew her as "Mama Hutchings". A dedicated worker, she served this institution for many years. Fully satisfied with the progress and growth of the Home and Taylor High School. She handed over the reins of administration into the hands of the Methodist Church in southern Asia. From then onwards, a number of principals were appointed  and each contributed towards the progress of the school. Boys were, however, admitted upto Std. IV. At a later stage boys were also included for the higher classes, as a result the school became a co-educational Institution.