The school prepares boys and girls for entry into the National Defence Academy, Khadakwasla, Pune.

Sainik School, Satara was founded on 23 Jun 1961 during the tenure of Shri Yashwantrao Chavan, the Chief Minister of Maharashtra State.

Sainik Schools Society is headed by the Board of Governors under the Chairmanship of Raksha Mantri (Union Minister of Defense).

The Flag Officer Maharashtra Area, Indian Navy, is Chairman of Local Board of Administration of the school.

The school has well equipped class rooms, laboratories, Art Gallery, Play Ground, Auditorium, Infirmary, Library and Visitor's lounge.

unit of school comprises all the three wings of defence services i.e. the Army, Navy and Air Force.