Qifa Primary School was established in 1906 as Khee Fatt Study Institution (启发学堂) by the Char Yong (Dabu) Association, which was made up of early Hakka immigrants from China. After the Second World War, Khee Fatt School was officially opened by Mr Lee Kuan Yew, the first Prime Minister of Singapore, on 13 October 1966. In 1985, Khee Fatt School was renamed Qifa Primary School. In 2008, Jin Tai Primary merged with Qifa Primary. 

The school heritage gallery is in a classroom-sized space is located near the school canteen. The entrance bears the lines: Cherish our Past, Celebrate the Present, Confidence in our Future. 

Storyboards depict the history of the Hakka community in Singapore. Glass display cases depict artefacts related to medicinal halls owned Hakka businessmen, and other early Hakka businesses. 

The design alongside one wall echoes the old classrooms of Khee Fatt School, complete with a blackboard. Old desks and cabinets, textbooks and school apparatus give an ‘old school’ feel.

A built-in projector and whiteboard allow the space to be used for teaching and learning. The school augments the curriculum for Primary 3 (CCE) and Primary 4 students (Social Studies) through gallery tours and the use of curated students’ worksheets.  

A ‘Think See Wonder’ special feature wall serves as a flexible space to share updated programme highlights related to Character can Citizenship Education (CCE). 

In July 2024, the gallery featured a special display of mannequins in various wedding outfits as a temporary exhibit in celebration of Racial Harmony Day. 

Illuminated display carts in the canteen promote a greater appreciation of local food culture.