K.T.C.T. Girls’ Hr. Sec. School is one of the oldest educational Institutions in Chennai. It is a Government recognized reputed Telugu medium higher secondary school, under the management of Sri Kanyaka Parameswari Devasthanam & Charities. His Highness Sri Ananda Gajapathi Raju, Maharaja of Vijayanagaram founded it in 1890. Later the administration was taken over by National Indian Association. The administrative expenses were met by Philanthropists Messers. Kalavala Tiruvengadathan Chetty, Rao Bahadur Calavala Cunnan Chetty, Diwan Bahadur Calavala Ramanujam Chetty and other businessmen. The school was named after Sri Kalavala Tiruvengadathan Chetty. In 1924 the management of the school was handed over to renowned, S.K.P.D. & Charities which nurtured the institution through its selfless service and commitment. In 1944, Calavala brothers donated the building located at No. 58, Narayana Mudali Street. It was re-modelled to accommodate the Girls’ Middle School. In 1947, the school was upgraded as High School. Subsequently the first batch of students appeared for S.S.L.C. examination in March 1950. The School became popular and enjoyed the reputation of being the only girls’ school among Telugu Medium Schools. In 1978 the school was upgraded as Higher Secondary school with science, commerce, arts and vocational groups.
In November 1979, the school was declared as a minority institution as per the orders of the City Civil Court. In 1996, a new block was constructed to accommodate Physics, Chemistry and Computer Science Laboratories. Internet was introduced in 1997 much ahead of other schools in Tamil Nadu. In 2003, a multi-purpose auditorium was constructed in the second floor of the new block. All Classrooms are fitted with green glass boards and the school has a well equipped computer laboratory. The prime aim of our esteemed management is to promote education in mother tongue among Telugu people. 

From the academic year 2002-2003 Tamil language has been introduced under Part-1 for Standard XI & XII to accommodate the students who studied Tamil up to X Standard in other schools. Provision has been made to teach Tamil language up to Standard XII, besides Telugu. Past & Present Members of the managing committee, Secretaries and Educational Advisors of S.K.P.D. & Charities have been doing their best for the overall development of this Institution. They are taking extreme interest in providing the amenities required to run the school on par with other private institutions. Dedicated and sincere efforts of teaching and non-teaching staff members certainly play a vital role in the academic standards of this institution. May Goddess Vasavamba bless this institution for its efforts in nurturing the young minds who will play a crucial role in the destiny of the nation.