About Us
Discover the story of St. Arnold's Central School — a legacy of excellence since 1985.
About St. Arnold's Central School
St. Arnold's Central School, Mysuru has been a centre of academic excellence and holistic development since its establishment in 1985. Founded by the Diocese of Mysuru under the leadership of Msgr. Arnold Vaz, the school has grown from a small institution to one of the most respected CBSE-affiliated schools in Karnataka.
We offer education from Nursery through Class X, providing a nurturing environment where students develop not just academically, but socially, morally, and spiritually. Our campus spans over 3 acres in the heart of Mysuru, equipped with modern classrooms, laboratories, a well-stocked library, sports facilities, and more.
Our Heritage
With over 38 years of dedicated service to education, St. Arnold's has produced thousands of alumni who have gone on to distinguish themselves in various fields — medicine, engineering, arts, sports, and public service. Our commitment to producing well-rounded individuals who are academically strong and character-driven remains unchanged.
Our Origins & Story
SVD Tradition in Higher Learning
St. Arnold's Central School, Mysuru is an Academic Institution of the Society of the Divine Word (SVD), India Mumbai Province. The Society of the Divine Word has a very long tradition — founded in 1875 — in research and other academic pursuits. It is very active in education throughout Asia at all levels. Their combined establishments, which include universities in the Philippines, Papua New Guinea, Taiwan, Indonesia, and Japan, serve a total of more than 400,000 students.
St. Arnold's Central School comes under Saint Arnold's Educational Trust, while Arnold's Pre-Primary comes under the Society of Divine Word.