Established in 1866 by the Irish Presbyterian Mission, it grew over the years in the major educational institutions group.

The Irish Presbyterian Mission high school was opened in June 1866 at the cost of the Presbyterian church in Ireland, the contributions amounting to £114 (Rs.

It was first opened in Shahibaug and later shifted to new building near Ellis Bridge.

[1][2] The school building was one of the first modern structural construction was supervised by Rao Bahadur Himmatlal Engineer who also constructed the Ellis Bridge.

The school was built of red bricks in Gothic architecture.