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Happy is the man who finds wisdom, and man who gains understanding.
-- Proverbs 3:13
St. Joseph's School Ajmer - First school of Merwara is situated at the road side of Parbatpura village.

For the Lord gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding.
-- Proverb 2:6

Keeping this Moto in mind, on 4/4/1904 seed of St. Joseph's School was planted into the downcast land of Merwara by a zealous franciscam priest and Mother General of St. Mary.

Hailing from the beautiful land of France, Rev. Fr. Augustine came to Ajmer. Being a man of wisdom and foresight he realised that the extreme backwardness and illiteracy of the people especially in the rural areas. One day Fr. Augustine met with one can young boy Nandram and his two friends. In the first encounter they got so enchanted by the aura of this missionary.

By the inspiration of holy spirit Rev. Fr. Augustine took oath to educate the rural areas of Ajmer and started informal work of educating people poor and backward class of society.

In no time number of children reached to 142. Mother Matilda and Sr. Bernadette also contributed their efforts in this pious work of God.

In the year 1931, Rev. Fr. Joseph put his feet on the land of Parbatpura. He had a strong hand on the divine vision of finding underground water levels and many more Supernatural capabilities. He served this Alma matter till 1979. Slowly-slowly the St. Joseph's School in Ajmer took deep roots and in 1980, 8 rooms were constructed by father George D'Souza. In 1984, under the leadership of Fr. William, school turned into a High school.

The recognition was granted by the government when Fr. Edward Olivera was the principal.

From them on we have continued the legacy of our founder priest and serving in the field of Education.

Set against the scenic backdrop of Taragarh hill, the school premises encompass the historic Church and grotto of "Arogya Mata" a wide range of diversified sports and extra curricular activities are offered, which have now become the hallmark of institution.

Villagers with Fr Augustine