St. Joseph's Higher Secondary School
Thiruvananthapuram

Lux et Caritas
LIGHT AND CHARITY

About the School

       St. Joseph's Higher Secondary School, with a rich tradition spanning over 165 years, stands as a beacon of education in the heart of Trivandrum city. St. Joseph's is not a mere artistically structured group of building but a mother to many, who has nourished thousands of its children providing them wisdom, life skills and universal perspective.

       This prestigious boys-only institution has consistently produced eminent personalities across various fields, including arts, sports, politics, and administration. Renowned for its academic excellence, St. Joseph's HSS is a top performer in public examinations. The school is managed by the Latin Archdiocese of Trivandrum, which ensures a holistic and value-based education for its students. Being the light that effaces the darkness of ignorance and the ever extended hand that bolsters up the weak ones, the school faculty always adheres to the motto of the school "Lux et Caritas" (Light and Charity).

      St. Joseph's family has always been a replica of India that holds upright the ideology of Unity in Diversity. Students from different strata of the society come here to be merged into a single entity without any class or caste distinction.

Recent Events

26 August 2025

ONAM CELEBRATION 2025

Organized by Celebration Committee
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30 July 2025

Sports Day

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10 July 2025

Freshers' Day & Plus ONE Metit Award Day

Organized by Celebration Committee
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School facilities

As a prime institution in Thiruvananthapuram, the availability of fundamental facilities is uplift a conducive learning environment. These facilities not only ensure the quality and security of students but also contribute significantly to their academic growth and overall developments.

Computer Lab.

Our computer lab is designed to equip students with essential digital skills and competencies. Featuring a network of computers with high-speed internet access, educational software, and multimedia tools, the lab provides a dynamic platform for students to explore programming.

Laboratories

Science laboratories for subjects like physics, chemistry, and biology are essential for conducting experiments and practical demonstrations. St. Joseph's School has the best-designed, spacious, sophisticated and safe Science laboratories.

Library

The library at St. Joseph's School is a haven for knowledge and exploration. Stocked with a diverse collection of books, periodicals, digital resources, and multimedia materials, the library offers students and faculty access to a wealth of information spanning various subjects and genres.

Sports Facilities

St. Joseph's School offers excellent sports facilities to promote physical fitness and athletic development among students. With amenities such as basketball courts, badminton courts, and other recreational spaces to participate in a variety of sports and physical activities.

Co Curricular Activities

The activities outside the classroom


Sports club

The focus of the Sport Club program is to offer recreational, social, and competitive opportunities for students at a variety of skill levels.

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Arts club

The focus of the Sport Club program is to offer recreational, social, and competitive opportunities for students at a variety of skill levels.

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Nature club

The focus of the Sport Club program is to offer recreational, social, and competitive opportunities for students at a variety of skill levels.

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Music club

The focus of the Sport Club program is to offer recreational, social, and competitive opportunities for students at a variety of skill levels.

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Literary club

The focus of the Sport Club program is to offer recreational, social, and competitive opportunities for students at a variety of skill levels.

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Social science club

The focus of the Sport Club program is to offer recreational, social, and competitive opportunities for students at a variety of skill levels.

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Science club

The focus of the Sport Club program is to offer recreational, social, and competitive opportunities for students at a variety of skill levels.

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Maths club

The focus of the Sport Club program is to offer recreational, social, and competitive opportunities for students at a variety of skill levels.

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Quiz club

The focus of the Sport Club program is to offer recreational, social, and competitive opportunities for students at a variety of skill levels.

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National Cadet Corps (NCC)

The National Cadet Corps is the youth wing of the Indian Armed Forces with its headquarters in New Delhi, India.

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National Service Scheme (NSS)

The National Service Scheme is an Indian government sector public service program conducted by the Ministry of Youth Affairs.

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Student Police Cadet (SPC)

The Student Police Cadet Project is a school-based youth development initiative.

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Scout

Scouting, also known as the Scout Movement, is a worldwide youth social movement employing the Scout method.

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Vidyarangam

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Little Kites

Little KITEs’ IT Club is an unique initiative of KITE, which feature over 1 lakh student members.

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Kerala Catholic Students League (KCSL)

A beacon of light sparkled in 1915 in the minds of a few Malayalee students of St.Josephs College, Trichinappally, Tamilnadu.

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Our Approach to Learning

We aim to offer an education which will enrich the lives of our students and form young people who are confident, honest and responsible in their relationship with others, as well as provide a sound foundation to build their lives. We believe that all children are to be educated in an inclusive community, providing appropriate opportunities to match individual needs.

The school is committed to continuous and consistent enhancement of the human capabilities.

The school actively addresses the unique needs of each student, both effectively as well as cognitively, utilizing its physical, financial and human resources.

To provide students a safe, caring environment in which high standards of behaviour, effort and performance are expected.

To have realistic expectations for all our students determined through comprehensive assessment.

To ensure that all students are respected as individuals.

To excel in what we do and to celebrate everyone's achievements.

To promote positive behaviour at all times.

To promote preparation for life by focussing on social skills.

To encourage everyone to be an active participant in their own learning.




To be receptive and open minded in sharing new initiatives and ideas.

To work in partnership with parents to support the development of their child.

To create an environment where everyone's contribution is valued.

To share expertise, knowledge, resources and information.

To effectively monitor, evaluate and renew our strengths as well as areas to be developed.

To have an effective management team that is fair and approachable.

Notable Alumni

S M Vijayanand IAS

Former Chief Secretary

SM Vijayanand is an officer of the 1981 batch of the IAS, belonging to the Kerala cadre. Almost his entire career was in Rural Development, Local Governance, and Decentralized Planning. He coordinated Kerala's People's Planning for fifteen years non stop from the day it started in 1996.

Madhu

Cine Artist

Madhu is an actor, director, producer, former college lecturer and former film studio owner, who works in Malayalam cinema and a certain number of Hindi and Tamil films.

Sanju V Samson

Cricket Player, Team India

Sanju Viswanath Samson is an Indian international cricketer, who Captains Kerala in domestic cricket and Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League, where he also plays as a Wicket-keeper batter. He formerly captained KCA Royals team in the Kerala Premier League.

Most Rev. Dr. Soosapakiam M

Former Arch Bishop

Archbishop Pakiam was born on 11 March 1946 at Marthandumthurai, Tamilnadu and ordained priest on 20 December 1969. At the age of 43 he was appointed Coadjutor Bishop of Trivandrum Diocese and ordained Bishop on 2 February, 1990. He was succeeded Bishop of Trivandrum on 31 January 1991 at the age of 44.

Dr. M K Muneer

Former Minister of Kerala

Dr. M K Muneer is an Indian politician, physician, social worker, singer, poet and author from Kerala. He was the Minister for Social Welfare and Panchayat in the last UDF Ministry, headed by Oommen Chandy and represented the Kozhikode South constituency in the legislative assembly.