Since 1860

This illustrious school was founded by French missionaries in Coimbatore close to the Cathedral Church. The growth of this institution, in the beginning, was due to the untiring efforts of Rev. Fr. N. Rondy. This School became a High school in 1884. It was in 1887 that this school sent the first batch of students to the matriculation Examination of the Madras University in 1892, this was upgraded to a second-grade college. but was soon converted to the status High School, as it was found difficult or compete with the Government College close by.

After the retirement of Rev. Fr. Rondy, Rev. Fr. Headmaster C. Pette and Rev. Fr. J. Marin served as Fr. G. Boulanger took two years each. In 1904 Rev. charge this Institution and showed a keen interest in developing the character of the students and the tone of this institution. Then Rev. Fr. P. Jambeau came in 1920 as Headmaster. Again in 1905 Rev. Fr. Boulanger became the Headmaster for the second time. The next year Rev. Fr. M. S. Indian Father took over the reins of this great institution. Masilamani the first of the administration laid great stress on discipline as well as education for 18 years. after his demise, Rev. Fr. J. S. Arulsamy came In 1944. Under his leadership. the school won laurels in not only studies. but also in games and sports.