Founded in 1844. It started with 11 pupils as a department of Raffles Institution under the charge of a "Committee of Ladies".

Its management was taken over by the board of trustees.

Moved to its own school building in the grounds of Raffles Institution in 1883.

Came under government management in 1903.

Turned into a barracks, prison and headquarters for the Kempetai, the Japanese military command during World War II. The classrooms were converted into torture chambers and cells.

Reopened after the surrender of the Japanese with 15 classes totalling 570 pupils at St Anthony's School. Stayed there for six months and moved back thereafter.

Introduced primary and secondary sessions in 1959.

Introduced two sessions a day in 1961.

Illustrious former pupils:

  - (list coming soon!)