Mary Matha CMI Public School, located in the foothills of the Western Ghats, is a renowned institution in the nature-filled beautiful town of Theni. It was stated in the year 2011 by the CMI Fathers of St. Joseph’s Province, Kottayam with the motto of “Strive For Excellence”. Its been a tradition of the congregation to educate the masses, specially the youth and children as they strongly believe that education is the means for development. There are about 2000 priests from CMI congregation into the service of education, making a difference, providing a holistic development. There are 545 schools, 11 special schools and 42 professional institutions along with a University. Mary Matha CMI Public School, the proud off-spring of the CMI congregation, is the Abode of Learning, making a mark in the field of Education.