In 1867 a primary school was completed adjacent to the church, in 1945 a middle school was built and progressed to have a high school in 1962. The school buildings are situated in the heart of the garden city.

The school is affiliated to the S. S. L. C. Board, and is recognised by the Government of Karnataka. There is both English and Kannada medium of instruction up to middle school. High school is taught in English medium. Sanskrit is also taught as subsidiary language. Admission to the School is made on the basis of an entrance examination, strictly on the basis of merit.

Facilities

• Science lab: The institution has well-equipped and maintained laboratories pertaining to the distinct branches of science. The labs have all the requisite material and aim at promoting a deeper understanding of the subject
• Library: The School has a spacious and well-stocked library, which houses books on a wide variety of topics. Students are encouraged to supplement their classroom knowledge through books available from the library
• Sports club: Large, open playgrounds accommodate sports such as cricket, football, basketball, volleyball, hockey and other games and forms of exercise.

Activities

• NCC – The School has a Naval wing of the National Cadet Corps.
• There are literary activities in both English and Kannada. Students are trained in public speaking and the art of writing.
• Students are encouraged to take part in various competitions held or sponsored by the School.
• The School also has a brass-brand, Science Club, YSM and YCM. Students are encouraged to take part in these activities
• Inter-House activities and competitions are conducted regularly during the activity periods.

Examinations

The School conducts six tests and two examinations during the course of the academic year. Promotion to higher classes is based on the performance of the student in all the tests and terminal exams. The School follows a system of continuous evaluation.