It was established in 1961 and continues to be operated by sisters of Marian Province of the Congregation of the Holy Family, founded by Blessed Mother Mariam Thresia.

The building that houses the classrooms covers an approximate area of five acres with no discrimination over space allocation between boys and girls.

There is an open-air auditorium in which the house shows, debates, quizzes and cultural performances are staged.

There is large statue of Saint Thomas along with a Christian Church in the school campus.

Railway employees in Palakkad desired an English-medium school for their children, and with the blessing of Mar George Alapatt, Bishop of Thrissur, two Holy Family sisters came to Olavakkode and established a nursery school in 1961.