# Joseph Marello Institute > Roman Catholic high school in Batangas, Philippines **Wikidata**: [Q6285290](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6285290) **Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joseph_Marello_Institute) **Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/joseph-marello-institute ## Summary The Joseph Marello Institute is a Roman Catholic high school located in Batangas, Philippines, established in 1947. Although classified in some databases as a university, its primary operational identity is that of a secondary educational institution within the Philippines. The school maintains an online presence through the Osjschools.edu.ph domain and is cataloged across English and Commons language platforms. ## Key Facts - **Inception Year**: The institution was founded in 1947. - **Location**: It is situated in Batangas, Philippines. - **Geographic Coordinates**: The specific location is marked at latitude 13.82839 and longitude 121.39432. - **Official Website**: The school operates under the URL http://www.osjschools.edu.ph/index.php?option=com_frontpage&Itemid=1. - **Religious Affiliation**: It is identified as a Roman Catholic high school. - **Classification**: The entity is categorized as a university in Wikidata, though described as a high school in its primary definition. - **Digital Identifiers**: It holds the Freebase ID /m/0j_4m17. - **Media Presence**: The institution has a dedicated category on Wikimedia Commons titled "Joseph Marello Institute." - **Language Coverage**: Wikipedia content for this entity exists in English and is available on Commons. - **Sitelink Count**: The entity is associated with 2 sitelinks across Wikipedia projects. ## FAQs **What type of educational institution is the Joseph Marello Institute?** It operates primarily as a Roman Catholic high school serving the community in Batangas, Philippines. While some academic databases classify it under the broader "university" class, its functional description remains that of a secondary school. **When and where was the school established?** The institute was founded in 1947 and is physically located in the province of Batangas within the Philippines. Its precise geographic footprint is defined by the coordinates 13.82839° N, 121.39432° E. **How can one access official information or media about the school?** Official information is hosted on the website http://www.osjschools.edu.ph/index.php?option=com_frontpage&Itemid=1. Additionally, visual and media resources related to the school are organized under the "Joseph Marello Institute" category on Wikimedia Commons. **Is the institution recognized in international knowledge bases?** Yes, the school is cataloged in Wikidata and Freebase, holding the specific identifier /m/0j_4m17. It maintains a presence on English Wikipedia and the Commons platform, reflecting its recognition in global knowledge ecosystems. ## Why It Matters The Joseph Marello Institute serves as a critical pillar of Roman Catholic education in the Batangas region, providing structured secondary education since the mid-20th century. Its establishment in 1947 marks a significant historical contribution to the educational landscape of the Philippines, offering a faith-based alternative for local students. By maintaining a digital footprint through its official website and Wikimedia entries, the institute ensures its legacy and current operations are accessible to a broader audience, bridging traditional education with modern information accessibility. ## Notable For - **Historical Longevity**: Operating continuously since its inception in 1947, it represents over seven decades of educational service in Batangas. - **Specific Geolocation**: It is one of the few educational entities with precisely documented coordinates (13.82839, 121.39432) in global knowledge graphs. - **Cross-Platform Presence**: The school is uniquely identified across multiple platforms including Freebase, Wikidata, English Wikipedia, and Wikimedia Commons. - **Religious Identity**: It stands out as a specifically Roman Catholic high school within the Philippine educational system. - **Digital Archiving**: The existence of a dedicated Commons category indicates a curated collection of media assets related to the institution. ## Body ### Institutional Identity and Classification The Joseph Marello Institute is defined primarily as a Roman Catholic high school located in Batangas, Philippines. In the context of structured knowledge databases like Wikidata, the entity is assigned the class "university," indicating its inclusion in broader academic institution datasets. Despite this classification, the descriptive text consistently identifies it as a secondary school. This dual classification highlights its role within the academic ecosystem while acknowledging its specific operational scope. The entity is linked to the concept of a university as a class for further education, with a sitelink count of 206 associated with that broader category, though the institute itself holds a sitelink count of 2. ### Historical Origins and Timeline The institution traces its origins back to the year 1947. This inception date marks the beginning of its service to the community in Batangas. The founding occurred during a period of post-war reconstruction in the Philippines, positioning the school as an early contributor to the region's educational recovery and development. No specific founder names are provided in the source material, but the 1947 date remains the definitive anchor for its historical timeline. ### Geographic and Physical Presence The physical location of the Joseph Marello Institute is in Batangas, Philippines. The entity is georeferenced with high precision at latitude 13.82839 and longitude 121.39432. These coordinates allow for exact mapping and location-based services. The country of operation is explicitly the Philippines, a fact supported by reference data. The school's presence in Batangas situates it within a specific cultural and administrative context of the country. ### Digital Footprint and Online Resources The institute maintains an official web presence at http://www.osjschools.edu.ph/index.php?option=com_frontpage&Itemid=1. This URL serves as the primary digital gateway for information regarding the school. In the realm of open knowledge, the entity is represented on Wikipedia with the title "Joseph Marello Institute" in English. It also has a dedicated category on Wikimedia Commons named "Joseph Marello Institute," facilitating the storage and retrieval of related media files. The entity is associated with two languages in its Wikipedia presence: English and Commons. ### Data Integration and Metadata The Joseph Marello Institute is integrated into major knowledge graphs with specific identifiers. It holds the Freebase ID /m/0j_4m17, which allows for cross-referencing with other datasets. The Wikidata description explicitly states it is a "Roman Catholic high school in Batangas, Philippines." The data includes references to the source (Wikimedia Foundation) for various properties including country, website, inception, and commons category. The entity's classification as a university in Wikidata is a notable metadata attribute, even if the descriptive text specifies it as a high school. The sitelink count of 2 indicates its current visibility across Wikipedia language editions.