St. George's Grammar School (Hyderabad)
Christian missionary school in Hyderabad, Telangana, India
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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.
(Perseverance Conquers All Things)
| St. George's Grammar School | |
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| Location | |
Gunfoundry, Abids, , 500001 India | |
| Information | |
| School type | Christian missionary |
| Motto | Perseverantia Omnia Vincit (Perseverance Conquers All Things) |
| Denomination | Anglican |
Patron saint | St. George |
| Founded | 1834 |
| Founder | British Officers, Nizam of Hyderabad |
School district | Hyderabad |
| Oversight | Medak Diocese, Church of South India |
| Language | English |
Campus type | Urban |
| Colours | Maroon and Grey |
| Accreditation | ICSE, ISC |
| Affiliation | CISCE |
| Website | stgeorgesgrammar |
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.[1] It is the oldest English medium school of the city and one of the oldest in India.[2]
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.[3]
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.[4]
Notable alumni
- Ali Nawaz Jung Bahadur[5][6]
- Ausaf Sayeed, Diplomat[7][6]
- Syed Abid Ali, cricketer[8]
- Mirza Hameeduallah Beg[6]
- Parvez Dewan[6]
- Hasan Gafoor[6]
- Abid Hasan[9][6]
- Idris Hasan Latif[10][6]
- Sarojini Naidu[10][6]
- Suresh Oberoi[6]
- K. T. Rama Rao[11][6]
- Rakesh Sharma[10][6]
- Rasheeduddin Khan
- Vinai Thummalapalli