For from the madding crowds - almost the mango groves and cashew trees - Rev. Sr. Josephine, and Rev. Sr.Antonio laid the foundation stone of the school on 3rd June 1983, the school started functioning with 24 children in L.K.G. and 4 in U.K.G. The school which was started with 24 students has grown into a full-fledged Higher Secondary school, which excels in all spheres of Education. The growth of the school was gradual. The two roomed building of Assisi Bhavan has grown into a splendid spacious building.
Thanks to the efforts of the pioneer sisters and to the relentless work of Sr.Carmen and Rev.Sr. Philo. In April 1993, St.Joseph's Matriculation School was granted recognition by Government of Tamil Nadu. The untiring efforts of Rev.Sr.Lourdes and Rev.Sr.Geetha geared the school, to undergo remarkable changes. The school was upgraded as Matriculation Higher Secondary School.
St.Joseph's Matriculation Higher Secondary School is a co-educational English medium School preparing the students on Matriculation curriculum from K.G.Classes to Standard X and State Board Curriculum fun standard XI and Standard XII.