The original derivation of the name was from Lord Lytton, a distinguished British politician, poet and novelist.

[3] Building of the school commenced in May 1960 and in June of that year, Mr J. C. Wilson was appointed principal.

[3] The school was officially opened by the then Minister of Education, William Blair Tennent on 27 October 1961.

[7][8] On 20 October 2008, then Governor-General Anand Satyanand officially opened the school's new outdoor gymnasium and sports centre.

It depicts a lion rampant, which represents "courage and readiness for action" and a shield divided into four sections: The school's Latin motto "Ubi Lux Praelucet" translates to "Where the light shines forth".