2024 Secondary School Rankings (by AL cut-off)
Navigating Singapore’s 2024 Secondary School Rankings: A Comprehensive Guide for Parents
Starting from 2024, the secondary 1 cohort will be posted to 3 groups based on their overall PSLE AL score, and students will be allowed to offer a variety of levels based on their individual subject PSLE AL scores.
The highest-ranked schools, offer programs like the Integrated Programme (IP) and International Baccalaureate (IB), providing a solid academic foundation and preparing students for future success. Schools such as Raffles Institution, Raffles Girls' School, and Anglo-Chinese School (Independent) are top choices for academically strong students seeking holistic education, with rigorous academics, strong co-curricular activities, and leadership opportunities.
For girls, Methodist Girls’ School (Secondary) and CHIJ St. Nicholas Girls’ School rank highly, offering both IP and O-Level tracks. Hwa Chong Institution and Nanyang Girls’ High School also stand out for their IP and Special Assistance Plan (SAP) programs, ideal for students with strong Chinese language skills.
Parents should ensure their children are prepared academically and actively involved in co-curricular activities, as top schools value a well-rounded profile.
It’s important to stay informed about entry requirements like Direct School Admission (DSA) or minimum PSLE scores and start preparations early.
While these schools are highly competitive, the best choice is one that aligns with the child’s individual needs and aspirations. Schools like Dunman High and Victoria School also offer strong programs in enriching environments.
Here’s a comprehensive overview of the top-ranked schools for 2024:
Selecting the right secondary school for your child in Singapore can feel overwhelming. The following rankings offer a clear view of the top schools, based on PSLE Achievement Level (AL) scores. This guide provides a deeper understanding of these rankings, highlighting Integrated Programme (IP) schools, Special Assistance Plan (SAP) schools, and schools with affiliations.
At Essential Education, we closely monitor the AL cut-off points each year to ensure our students are well-informed and well-prepared for the secondary school selection process. By staying updated with the latest trends and rankings, we guide our students strategically towards achieving the AL scores needed to enter their dream schools. Through our focused English Tuition, Maths Tuition, and Science Tuition programmes, we provide the academic support and confidence they need to excel.
Top-Ranked Schools in 2024:
Methodist Girls’ School (Secondary) IB - AL Cut-Off: 6
Raffles Girls’ School (Secondary) IP - AL Cut-Off: 6
Raffles Institution IP - AL Cut-Off: 6
Hwa Chong Institution IP SAP - AL Cut-Off: 7D (Distinction in HCL)
Nanyang Girls’ High School IP SAP - AL Cut-Off: 7M (Merit in HCL)
Top SAP Schools in 2024:
Hwa Chong Institution IP SAP - AL Cut-Off: 7D (Merit in HCL)
Nanyang Girls' High School IP SAP - AL Cut-Off: 7D (Distinction in HCL)
CHIJ St. Nicholas Girls' School IP SAP - AL Cut-Off: 7M (Merit in HCL)
Note: (D) - Distinction (M) - Merit, (P) - Pass are an indication of the minimum requirement for SAP secondary schools for PSLE Higher Chinese (HCL) Results for applicants. The HCL score will be used as a tie-breaker to determine priority of consideration in the case where the AL result is the same.
Special Considerations:
Integrated Programmes (IP) and International Baccalaureate (IB): These 6-year programmes allow students to bypass O-levels and progress directly to A-levels or IB.
Special Assistance Plan (SAP) Schools: These schools give an advantage to students taking Higher Chinese (HCL). The order of preference in these schools is based on HCL grades, with distinction, merit, and pass being prioritized.
Affiliated Schools: Some secondary schools have affiliations with primary schools or junior colleges, providing additional advantages in the posting exercise.
School Ranking 2024
Methodist Girls’ School (Secondary) IB (girls) - 6
Raffles Girls’ School (Secondary) IP (girls) - 6
Raffles Institution IP (boys) - 6
Hwa Chong Institution IP SAP (boys) - 7D
Nanyang Girls’ High School IP SAP (girls) - 7D
CHIJ St. Nicholas Girls’ School IP SAP (girls) - 7M
Anglo-Chinese School (Independent) IB (boys) - 7
Anglo-Chinese School (Independent) O-levels (boys) - 7
St. Joseph’s Institution IB (boys) - 7
Catholic High School IP SAP (boys) - 8M
Dunman High School IP SAP (co-ed) - 8M
Cedar Girls’ Secondary School IP (girls) - 8
Methodist Girls’ School (Secondary) O-levels (girls) - 8
National Junior College IP (co-ed) - 8
Singapore Chinese Girls’ School IP (girls) - 8
Singapore Chinese Girls’ School O-levels (girls) - 8
Temasek Junior College IP (co-ed) - 8
Victoria School IP (boys) - 8
Catholic High School O-levels SAP (boys) - 9M
River Valley High School IP SAP (co-ed) - 9M
Cedar Girls’ Secondary School O-levels (girls) - 9
CHIJ St. Nicholas Girls’ School O-levels SAP (girls) - 9
St. Joseph’s Institution O-levels (boys) - 9
Victoria School O-levels (boys) - 9
Chung Cheng High School (Main) SAP (co-ed) - 10M
Anderson Secondary School (co-ed) - 10
Anglo-Chinese School (Barker Road) (boys) - 10
CHIJ Secondary (Toa Payoh) (girls) - 10
Fairfield Methodist School (Secondary) (co-ed) - 10
Kuo Chuan Presbyterian Secondary School (co-ed) - 10
Nan Hua High School SAP (co-ed) - 10
St. Andrew’s Secondary School (boys) - 10
Nan Chiau High School SAP (co-ed) - 11M
Bukit Panjang Govt. High School (co-ed) - 11
Crescent Girls’ School (girls) - 11
Paya Lebar Methodist Girls’ School (Secondary) (girls) - 11
Swiss Cottage Secondary School (co-ed) - 11
Anglican High School SAP (co-ed) - 12M
Chung Cheng High School (Yishun) (co-ed) - 12
Maris Stella High School SAP (boys) - 12
Ngee Ann Secondary School (co-ed) - 12
St. Margaret’s Secondary School (girls) - 12
Temasek Secondary School (co-ed) - 12
Clementi Town Secondary School (co-ed) - 13
Commonwealth Secondary School (co-ed) - 13
Fuhua Secondary School (co-ed) - 13
Presbyterian High School (co-ed) - 13
Tanjong Katong Girls’ School (girls) - 13
Tanjong Katong Secondary School (co-ed) - 13
Yishun Town Secondary School (co-ed) - 13
Zhonghua Secondary School (co-ed) - 13
CHIJ St. Joseph’s Convent (girls) - 14
CHIJ St. Theresa’s Convent (girls) - 14
Dunman Secondary School (co-ed) - 14
Edgefield Secondary School (co-ed) - 14
Geylang Methodist School (Secondary) (co-ed) - 14
Holy Innocents’ High School (co-ed) - 14
Kranji Secondary School (co-ed) - 14
Riverside Secondary School (co-ed) - 14
St. Hilda’s Secondary School (co-ed) - 14
St. Patrick’s School (boys) - 14
Bukit Batok Secondary School (co-ed) - 15
CHIJ Katong Convent (girls) - 15
Gan Eng Seng School (co-ed) - 15
Hua Yi Secondary School (co-ed) - 15
Jurong Secondary School (co-ed) - 15
St. Anthony’s Canossian Secondary School (girls) - 15
Xinmin Secondary School (co-ed) - 15
Yusof Ishak Secondary School (co-ed) - 15
Ang Mo Kio Secondary School (co-ed) - 16
Bowen Secondary School (co-ed) - 16
Evergreen Secondary School (co-ed) - 16
Pei Hwa Secondary School (co-ed) - 16
West Spring Secondary School (co-ed) - 16
Ahmad Ibrahim Secondary School (co-ed) - 17
Bedok View Secondary School (co-ed) - 17
Deyi Secondary School (co-ed) - 17
Greendale Secondary School (co-ed) - 17
Hai Sing Catholic School (co-ed) - 17
Jurong West Secondary School (co-ed) - 17
Queensway Secondary School (co-ed) - 17
St. Gabriel’s Secondary School (boys) - 17
Beatty Secondary School (co-ed) - 18
Christ Church Secondary School (co-ed) - 18
Hillgrove Secondary School (co-ed) - 18
Mayflower Secondary School (co-ed) - 18
North Vista Secondary School (co-ed) - 18
Orchid Park Secondary School (co-ed) - 18
Pasir Ris Crest Secondary School (co-ed) - 18
Pasir Ris Secondary School (co-ed) - 18
Bedok South Secondary School (co-ed) - 19
Bukit View Secondary School (co-ed) - 19
Compassvale Secondary School (co-ed) - 19
Kent Ridge Secondary School (co-ed) - 19
Naval Base Secondary School (co-ed) - 19
Tampines Secondary School (co-ed) - 19
Unity Secondary School (co-ed) - 19
Yuan Ching Secondary School (co-ed) - 19
Zhenghua Secondary School (co-ed) - 19
Bedok Green Secondary School (co-ed) - 20
Chua Chu Kang Secondary School (co-ed) - 20
Jurongville Secondary School (co-ed) - 20
New Town Secondary School (co-ed) - 20
Peirce Secondary School (co-ed) - 20
Punggol Secondary School (co-ed) - 20
Seng Kang Secondary School (co-ed) - 20
Woodgrove Secondary School (co-ed) - 20
Yishun Secondary School (co-ed) - 20
Admiralty Secondary School (co-ed) - 21
Montfort Secondary School (boys) - 21
Assumption English School (co-ed) - 22
Bartley Secondary School (co-ed) - 22
Bendemeer Secondary School (co-ed) - 22
Boon Lay Secondary School (co-ed) - 22
Broadrick Secondary School (co-ed) - 22
Bukit Merah Secondary School (co-ed) - 22
Canberra Secondary School (co-ed) - 22
Changkat Changi Secondary School (co-ed) - 22
Damai Secondary School (co-ed) - 22
Dunearn Secondary School (co-ed) - 22
East Spring Secondary School (co-ed) - 22
Greenridge Secondary School (co-ed) - 22
Guangyang Secondary School (co-ed) - 22
Hougang Secondary School (co-ed) - 22
Junyuan Secondary School (co-ed) - 22
Juying Secondary School (co-ed) - 22
Loyang Secondary School (co-ed) - 22
Manjusri Secondary School (co-ed) - 22
Marsiling Secondary School (co-ed) - 22
Meridian Secondary School (co-ed) - 22
Northbrooks Secondary School (co-ed) - 22
Northland Secondary School (co-ed) - 22
Outram Secondary School (co-ed) - 22
Peicai Secondary School (co-ed) - 22
Queenstown Secondary School (co-ed) - 22
Regent Secondary School (co-ed) - 22
Sembawang Secondary School (co-ed) - 22
Serangoon Garden Secondary School (co-ed) - 22
Serangoon Secondary School (co-ed) - 22
Springfield Secondary School (co-ed) - 22
Westwood Secondary School (co-ed) - 22
Whitley Secondary School (co-ed) - 22
Woodlands Ring Secondary School (co-ed) - 22
Woodlands Secondary School (co-ed) - 22
Yio Chu Kang Secondary School (co-ed) - 22
Yuhua Secondary School (co-ed) - 22
Yuying Secondary School (co-ed) - 22
Note:
The rankings are organized first by PSLE AL cut-off scores and then alphabetically for schools that are tied.
The rankings are based on Posting Group 3 (AL4 - AL20) and Posting Group 2 (>AL20). For more information on subject based banding and eligibility, refer to the MOE website.