There existed a long-felt need for an English medium school for boys , specially run by the Roman Catholic Mission for the city of Coimbatore. This need was further intensified when the Government introduced free education. There was an urge among the enlightened parents to put their children in a proper institution and give them a better education. This was duly represented to the President of the Coimbatore Diocese Society under which so many collegiate, secondary and elementary educational institutions are conducted.

The President, His Excellency Rt.Rev.Mgr.Francis M. Savarimuthu, D.D. , the revered Bishop of Coimbatore, valuing the representation and understanding the existing need for such an institution did not hesitate to spare the proper personnel, the required finance and the suitable land site for it. Thus 1^st June 1964 saw the birth of Carmel Garden School. The administration of the new born school was entrusted to the most suitable person, Rev.Fr.M.M.Chinnayan B.A.,L.T. He, having in mind the purpose of the school - better education , good discipline and character formation - appointed the best teachers. Initially there were only 87 boys in the classes three to six. Though these classes were only at elementary level, there were two graduate teachers and one fully qualified language pandit. Rev.Fr.Patrick D'Rosario was its first Principal.

In a few weeks' time without any publicity , the existence of the school became aware to educated and responsible parents who expressed their wish to enroll their children in it. From all corners of the city, children began pouring in. Considering the risk the parents were taking in sending their children in city buses, Rev.Fr.Chinnayan, who is also the Correspondent of St.Michael's High School, readily offered his school bus to bring the children to school from remote corners of the city.

In a couple of months, not only the local parents but also those of distant places rushed seeking admission for their sons. Thus it became necessary to have a hostel attached to the school. For a short while, about 27 children were lodged in St.Michael's Hostel.By early August the ground floor of the present hostel building was ready and on 24.08.64, 54 boys started to have their lodging and boarding in a decent manner. His Excellency, the Bishop felt it wise to render motherly affection to these young boys. Therefore the catering of the children was entrusted to the care of the Presentation Convent Nuns. Still they carry on this difficult task with devoted service and make the boys feel at home.

1965-66 The management thought it better to shape the young boys according to Christian Principles and cultivate the manly virtues right from the beginning. Consequently, 1st and 2nd standards were opened. The demand for admission was so great that it created a practical difficulty to accommodate them. Rev.Bro.Anthonymuthu, the architect of this building took a keen interest in adding to the original structure. Rev.Bro.Aloysius played an active role and managed the work day and night and thus made it possible to provide sufficient accommodation to meet the heavy rush for admission.

For a little over a year, Rev. Fr.Patrick D'Rosario was at the helm of affairs. His paternal affection is still remembered by the students. For various reasons, the administration decided that Rev. Fr.Patrick should be replaced by someone else. His Excellency could find no better hand than Fr.M.Anthony Lawrence. He was entrusted with the full responsibility of the School and the hostel. On 3^rd July 1965, he took charge as the Principal and the Chief Warden of the hostel. Having gained valuable experience as Assistant Headmaster in St.Michael's, he took a firm decision to put everything in its regular order and implement the Curriculum in a fitting manner. Now the strength was slightly below 300. Well trained Anglo-Indian Mistresses were appointed to the lower classes to give correct pronunciation and better command of the English language.