In the early 1940s, the school appeared to have a housing-crisis, due to the rise of the number of students.

In 1945, Nicolas P. Lanitis (Greek: Νικόλαος Π. Λανίτης), contributed largely in the construction of the current school building (which now houses the Laniteio Lyceum).

The school for the past two decades has played a big role ethnically in the city, and the island itself.

Following the events of 1974, and the ever-increasing number of students, the three-year 8th Gymnasium of Limassol[d] operated in the school's area.

While Laniteio, with the 5th Gymnasium of Limassol operated with morning and evening schedules for students.