School Houses
Even though most of them are day scholars, all students are allocated to one of four houses when they join the school (or reach class three in the girls school). The houses are named after British imperial heroes, reflecting the fact that, at its founding, the school was a British school for the British in India. Similarly, teachers are also allocated to houses, with senior teachers being designated as House Masters. Inter-house competitions, particularly in debating, athletics and boxing are fiercely contested, with the winning house in each year being designated the Cock House.
| Charnock | Hastings | Macaulay | Martin |
| Founder of Calcutta | Governor General | British Politician | School founder |
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