In the later half of the 19th century, St. Matthias' Church, Vepery Committee was responsible for the upkeep of several poor schools at Purasawalkam, Pudupet, Chintadripet and New Town.

Lack of funds and rising costs led to a gradual reduction in this provision, leaving only two small schools at Pursawalkam and New Town.

In 1912 the two primary schools at New Town and Pursawalkam were combined and located in a single new building in St. Matthias Church Compound, now the Parish Hall.

In August 1986 the School was upgraded to Higher Secondary level and the facilities were enlarged.

There are Two Major Categories of Subjects Offered by the School listed for the +1/+2 Examinations.