Saint Kuriakose Elias Chavara (1805 - 1871), the founder of Carmelites of Mary Immaculate (CMI) the first indigenous religious congregation in India is our lodestar. He was a social reformer, poet, dramatist and educationalist. He produced fundamental changes in the educational scenario of Kerala by starting the first free Sanskrit school open to all sections of the society, in the year 1864. He initiated and vigorously pursued the policy of starting a school attached to every church. Thanks to his efforts, today the CMI congregation has an extensive network of 520 educational institutions ranging from play schools to professional colleges in several parts of India and abroad.

Founded in June 1975, with Rev Fr Jacob Caesarius at the helm, Silver Hills School had a humble origin with 70 pupils and seven teachers. Its premises were on St Thomas Mount, Marikunnu. With the acquisition of the present location at Paroppady, over a period of four decades, which it now occupies, the institution has grown into a byword for excellence in schooling.

The Silver Hills Public School, with the CBSE syllabus came into existence in the academic year 2001-02. The school became 17 affiliated to the CBSE in the year 2004 and in 2006 it was upgraded to senior secondary level. The first batch of secondary level students passed out in the year 2006 confirming the growth of the school into an institution with infinite potential for excellence. Two years later, the first batch of senior secondary students passed out. This achievement was followed by several prized accomplishments. In the year 2011-12, the decennial year monument was inaugurated by Sri Ommen Chandy, Hon Chief Minister of Kerala. Today the institution has clearly emerged as the benchmark in school education in Kerala.

‘Excellence and Service’ is the motto of Silver Hills Public School. Robust quality assurance procedures which are in place offer the students opportunities to be equipped with the skills to take ownership of their own learning and develop resilience for a future not yet known. With a commitment to creativity across the curriculum with the highest academic standards, the school aims to provide an environment where students learn well, behave well and respect others. The school promotes inclusive secular values.