Duchess School

Image Gallery

Map showcasing Duchess School located along Duchess Avenue.

Opening of an extension block of Duchess School (1963). Public Works Department Collection, courtesy of National Archives of Singapore.

Performances by students during the opening of an extension block of Duchess School (1963). Public Works Department Collection, courtesy of National Archives of Singapore.

The school field of Duchess School (1954). Public Works Department Collection, courtesy of National Archives of Singapore.

School History

Established in 1950, Duchess School was located along Duchess Avenue and was initially known as Duchess Road School. Duchess School was first housed in a single-storey building. On 18 September 1963, a new four-storey block within the same campus was built for the school. This new block was officially declared open by Mr Mohd. Ariff bin Suradi, Member of Legislative Assembly for Ulu Pandan.

In December 1984, Duchess School closed down. Many of its students subsequently joined Farrer Primary School. The school building was later demolished and used for residential housing estates.

Principals:
- Mr Paul
- Mrs J. Wishart
- Mrs Ahin
- Mrs Doraisingham
- Mr Seow Futt Seong
- Mr Solomon
- Mr Jesudason (1961-1962)
- Miss Lim Bong Soo (1962-1969)
- Mr Thong Kah Woh (Jan 1970 - May 1971)
- Mr Md. Aid bin Haji Mustaffa (Jun 1971 - Nov 1976)
- Mr Hassan bin Salam (Dec 1976 -Mar 1978)
- Mr R. de Souza (Apr 1978 - unknown)

Key Milestones