History
Over six decades of education, growth, and excellence.
Friendship College Boys
"A School Is The Cradle Of Friendship"
College Founder
Mr Ramchurn Coomar Bachwa M.S.K
Date of Birth
15 May 1934 — Age 91
Place of Birth
Shakespeare Rd, Fond du Sac
Residence
6, Belle Rose Avenue, Quatre Bornes
Education
Trinity College, Port Louis (up to SC)
65+
Years of Excellence
1961
Year Founded
G13
Highest Level
30k+
sq ft Campus
Our Journey
Six decades of milestones that shaped Friendship College Boys
The Beginning
Mr RC Bachwa founded Friendship College in January 1961 at Astoria Rd, Goodlands, in a rented building. Around 100 students — both boys and girls — were admitted to the new co-educational institution. When founding friends backed out due to financial constraints, Mr RC Bachwa continued alone, later calling back Mr Vencatasamy to assist. With great perseverance and personal financial investment, the school steadily grew, eventually requiring a second rented building — the Arya Sabha Building.
Boys & Girls Departments Split
The decision was made to split the college into separate Boys and Girls departments. Mr Vencatasamy was entrusted with overseeing the Girls Department while Mr RC Bachwa continued to run the Boys Department.
Growing Population
A further increase in the school population necessitated the employment of more staff to maintain the quality of education.
Free Education Era
The introduction of free education caused the school population to shoot up dramatically. More investments were needed to provide additional building facilities. Mr RC Bachwa, who had so far been investing from personal savings, had to apply for loans from DBM and MCB to fund the expansion.
Closure of Rival Schools
The closure of 21 private secondary schools — including two colleges in Goodlands, namely Shantiniketan and Goodlands High School — led to a further strengthening of Friendship College's student population. More staff was needed, and 2 acres of land were purchased at Telugu Temple Rd, Goodlands.
New Building — Phase One
Construction of a new school building (Phase One, approx. 10,000 sq ft) was completed and inaugurated in November 1986 by the Hon. Armoogum Parsuramen, Minister of Education, Arts and Culture. Phase Two was set in motion to add another ~10,000 sq ft.
Phase Two & Three Completed
Phase Two brought all pupils under one compound by 1991. Phase Three (1991–1996) added a further 10,000 sq ft to house specialist rooms and laboratories — including the Library, Audio Visual Room, Art Room, Computer Room, Design & Communication Room, and Chemistry, Physics and Biology labs.
Additional Floor Construction
An additional floor was constructed to provide space for HSC and Pre-Vocational classes, preparing the college for the next stage of academic expansion.
HSC Classes Introduced
HSC classes commenced following green light from the Ministry of Education, earned through regular good performance at SC examinations. Candidates were offered options in Science, Arts, Technical & Commercial fields. Pre-Vocational classes were also introduced.
New Administrative Block
A new administrative block of approximately 500 sq ft was constructed to support the growing administrative needs of the college.
50th Anniversary
Friendship College Boys celebrated its Golden Jubilee — 50 years of existence — in January 2011, organising a series of special activities and events to mark this historic milestone.
Multipurpose Hall
A modern multipurpose hall was constructed and inaugurated on the occasion of the college's 55th Anniversary in June 2016, providing a dedicated space for large gatherings, events, and activities.
65th Anniversary
Friendship College Boys proudly celebrates its 65th anniversary in January 2026 — a testament to the vision of its founder, the dedication of its staff, and the spirit of every student who has walked through its doors.
Our Achievements
Sports Excellence
Famous for sports performance in the north, FCB has won most regional Football and Volleyball tournaments organised by District Council North and later by MSSSA. FCB athletes have also represented Mauritius at both national and international levels.
Academic Achievements
Consistently good performance at both SC and HSC levels. The school has produced prominent citizens who now occupy important positions both in Mauritius and abroad, a testament to the quality of education provided over six decades.