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Balestier Boys' School

Explore the history of Balestier Boys' School.

Image Gallery

Map showcasing Balestier Boys’ School at Balestier Road (1972).

Map showcasing Balestier Boys’ School at Balestier Road (1972).

School History

Established in the early 1940s, Balestier Boys’ School was located at Balestier Road. The site of the school was formerly the Singapore Polo Club from 1914 to 1941.

In 1984, Balestier Boys’ School merged with neighbouring Balestier Mixed School to form Balestier Primary School.

Balestier Primary School closed in 1991 due to falling enrolment.

Key Milestones

Key milestones

1940s

Establishment of Balestier Boys’ School.

1984

Merger with Balestier Mixed School to form Balestier Primary School.

1991

Closure of Balestier Primary School.

School Crest

Balestier Boys' School crest with motto "Be A Man" and "Estovir," featuring Olympic rings, a book, and an inkwell.

School Song

O Balestier Boys’ School,
To you we give our thanks
For you have watched over us,
Teaching us to be loyal and brave;
Rugged and strong you make us,
Through lessons, sports and games;
“Be A Man” a motto you taught us,
That brings forth our best,
Go forward, Balestians,
Our victories to share;
Unfurl the flag, unfurl the flag,
O we Balestians
Unfurl, the flag, unfurl the flag,
Let it fly in the air;
Brothers in learning and brothers at play
Onward boldly march today!