St. George's Grammar School is a private school located at Abids, Hyderabad. It is affiliated to the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations.

History

The school was established in 1834, named Hyderabad Residency School, to cater for the educational needs of the children of the British community serving the government in Hyderabad. It is the oldest English medium school of the city and one of the oldest in India.

St. George's Grammar School (Hyderabad)

In 1867 the school changed its name to The Chudderghat Protestant School, and in 1891 to St.George's Grammar School. In 1865 a separate girls' school was established, the first in Hyderabad.

St. George's Grammar School (Hyderabad)

In 1918, the management of the school was handed to the Australian Christian Mission Seminary. After Indian independence in 1947, the school was handed to the Church of South India.

St. George's Grammar School (Hyderabad)

Notable alumni

Ali Nawaz Jung Bahadur

Syed Abid Ali, cricketer

Mirza Hameeduallah Beg

Hasan Gafoor

Abid Hasan

Idris Hasan Latif

Sarojini Naidu

Suresh Oberoi

K. T. Rama Rao

Rakesh Sharma

Rasheeduddin Khan

Vinai Thummalapalli

See also

Church of South India

List of schools in India

References

Church of South India schools

Christian schools in Telangana

Heritage structures in Hyderabad, India

Private schools in Hyderabad, India

Educational institutions established in 1834

1834 establishments in India

High schools and secondary schools in Hyderabad, India