The school, an all-boys residential and non-residential institution, spreading over 400 acres (1.6 km2) of land, was founded in 1853 by the Capuchin Fathers and entrusted to the Society of the Brothers of St. Patrick (Ireland) in 1894.

[1] The school was founded in 1853 by the Capuchin Fathers who gave it to the Society of the Reverend Brothers of St. Patrick (Ireland) in 1894 with Bro.

The legend of Saint George slaying the dragon is known throughout the world, and forms the theme of the school's emblem.

The museum also serves as an archive for preserving hundreds of old photographs, instruments, school records, yearbooks and furniture.

[4] St. George's College is spread over a 450-acre (1.8 km2) estate in Barlowganj village, a hamlet situated 5 km from the hill town of Mussoorie, popularly referred to[by whom?]

The night studies are followed by half an hour of television when the students can catch the latest news headlines or sports updates.

St. George's College house system encompasses sports, athletics, debates, dramatics, cultural events, declamations and other extra-curricular activities.

The four houses are Tapsells (blue), Marthins (yellow), Gateleys (red) and Cullens (green), all named after four former Olympians from the school.

The proximity to Jolly Grant Airport in Dehradun which is just 53 km away has led to an increase in the Non Resident Indian students.

It includes track events among the four houses, and culminates with a march past by all classes in front of the guests.

The school's senior and junior football teams have achieved success at tournaments held in Dehradun, New Delhi and other parts of the country.

[citation needed] Jackie Memorial Football Tournament, held each year in July and August, was started in 1972 and named after a former student.

[citation needed] The Jarvis Cup is an annual inter-class hockey tournament that is played at junior and senior levels.

Further sports competitions include the Manorite Table Tennis Tournament, and the Brar Memorial Interschool Swimming Carnival The school's rival in football is Wynberg Allen School, located at Kulri, Mussoorie, though the frequency of their games have gone down in recent years.

[citation needed] St. George's was chosen as the location for the shooting of television drama based on the life of the noted writer from Mussoorie, Ruskin Bond.

The show, Ek Tha Rusty, named after the author's nickname, was aired on Doordarshan.

[5] In 2012, Rocky and Mayur, hosts of Highway on My Plate, a weekly travel and food show on NDTV channel, visited the school and ate a meal at the cafeteria with the students.