Popular Secondary Schools in Singapore (2026 Edition)

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popular secondary schools in singapore 2026

Which secondary schools are people in Singapore trying to find out more about?

While search data can’t tell us about the intent behind these searches, we can still use it to gauge public interest. Do be mindful, however, that this interest may be due to positive or negative reasons.

Below are 20 neighbourhood schools that have seen higher levels of online interest in recent months. This list is intended as a starting point for discovering secondary schools that you may not be familiar with. Read on and conduct your own research when considering secondary school options!

Key takeaways
  • More people in Singapore appear to be searching for these secondary schools on Google, based on search data for secondary school-related keywords.

  • Search volume alone does not tell us about the intent behind the searches. Interest may be due to positive or negative reasons, and is not an indicator of school quality.

  • Always verify information against official sources, such as the Ministry of Education or school websites, for the most up-to-date details.

To help you explore and compare these secondary schools, we’ve put together the key details for you. However, please always counter-check information against official sources, such as the Ministry of Education or school websites.

Montfort Secondary School

Cut-Off Point 2025

Non-Affiliated

  • Posting Group 3: 14–22

  • Posting Group 2: 23–25

  • Posting Group 1: 27–29

Affiliated

  • Posting Group 3: 11–22

  • Posting Group 2: 22–24

  • Posting Group 1: 26–28

Nearest MRT/LRT

Hougang MRT station

Highlight: Catholic boys’ school with affiliation to Montfort Junior School and Catholic Junior College.

Yusof Ishak Secondary School

Cut-Off Point 2025

  • Posting Group 3: 7–15

  • Posting Group 2: 21–22

  • Posting Group 1: 25–27

Nearest MRT/LRT

Sumang LRT station

Highlight: The school’s new Punggol campus has won an MOE innovation award.

Edgefield Secondary School

Cut-Off Point 2025

  • Posting Group 3: 5–14

  • Posting Group 2: 21–23

  • Posting Group 1: 25–27

Nearest MRT/LRT

Punggol MRT station

Highlight: Students were recently in the news for winning the Samsung Solve for Tomorrow competition.

Outram Secondary School

Cut-Off Point 2025

  • Posting Group 3: 9–17

  • Posting Group 2: 21–23

  • Posting Group 1: 25–26

Nearest MRT/LRT

Farmway LRT station

Highlight: The school is known for its achievements in swimming, water polo, and rock climbing. It has a new campus in Sengkang.

Zhonghua Secondary School

Cut-Off Point 2025

  • Posting Group 3: 8–12

  • Posting Group 2: 21–23

  • Posting Group 1: 25–27

Nearest MRT/LRT

Serangoon MRT station

Highlight: Has a strong academic profile among neighbourhood schools.

Christ Church Secondary School

Cut-Off Point 2025

  • Posting Group 3: 12–17

  • Posting Group 2: 21–23

  • Posting Group 1: 25–29

Nearest MRT/LRT

Woodlands South MRT station

Highlight: Anglican school with a “4+1” timetable, where academic lessons are held from Mondays to Thursdays, while Fridays are dedicated to CCAs. It has affiliation to St. Andrew’s Junior College.

Peirce Secondary School

Cut-Off Point 2025

  • Posting Group 3: 14–20

  • Posting Group 2: 21–25

  • Posting Group 1: 26–30

Nearest MRT/LRT

Bright Hill MRT station

Highlight: A school catering for all learning profiles. Find out more about its culture and programmes on the Schoolbag website.

Admiralty Secondary School

Cut-Off Point 2025

  • Posting Group 3: 16–22

  • Posting Group 2: 21–25

  • Posting Group 1: 25–29

Nearest MRT/LRT

Admiralty MRT station

Highlight: A school catering for all learning profiles. Find out more about its culture and programmes on the Schoolbag website.

Kent Ridge Secondary School

Cut-Off Point 2025

  • Posting Group 3: 13–18

  • Posting Group 2: 21–24

  • Posting Group 1: 25–30

Nearest MRT/LRT

Clementi MRT station

Highlight: A school catering for all learning profiles. Find out more about its culture and programmes on the Schoolbag website.

Woodgrove Secondary School

Cut-Off Point 2025

  • Posting Group 3: 14–19

  • Posting Group 2: 21–24

  • Posting Group 1: 25–28

Nearest MRT/LRT

Woodlands South MRT station

Highlight: A school catering for all learning profiles. Find out more about its culture and programmes on the Schoolbag website.

Swiss Cottage Secondary School

Cut-Off Point 2025

  • Posting Group 3: 8–11

  • Posting Group 2: 21–22

  • Posting Group 1: 25–26

Nearest MRT/LRT

Bukit Gombak MRT station

Highlight: Has a strong academic profile among neighbourhood schools.

Manjusri Secondary School

Cut-Off Point 2025

Non-Affiliated

  • Posting Group 3: 15–21

  • Posting Group 2: 21–25

  • Posting Group 1: 25–30

Affiliated

  • Posting Group 3: 15–22

  • Posting Group 2: 22–25

  • Posting Group 1: 25–28

Nearest MRT/LRT

Ubi MRT station

Highlight: Buddhist secondary school affiliated to primary schools — Maha Bodhi and Mee Toh.

Punggol Secondary School

Cut-Off Point 2025

  • Posting Group 3: 13–19

  • Posting Group 2: 21–24

  • Posting Group 1: 25–27

Nearest MRT/LRT

Punggol MRT station

Highlight: A school catering for all learning profiles. Find out more about its culture and programmes on the Schoolbag website.

Whitley Secondary School

Cut-Off Point 2025

  • Posting Group 3: 15–22

  • Posting Group 2: 22–25

  • Posting Group 1: 26–30

Nearest MRT/LRT

Bishan MRT station, Bright Hill MRT station

Highlight: A school catering for all learning profiles. Find out more about its culture and programmes on the Schoolbag website.

Serangoon Garden Secondary School

Cut-Off Point 2025

  • Posting Group 3: 12–22

  • Posting Group 2: 21–25

  • Posting Group 1: 26–30

Nearest MRT/LRT

Ang Mo Kio MRT station, Serangoon North MRT station

Highlight: A school catering for all learning profiles. Find out more about its culture and programmes on the Schoolbag website.

Pei Hwa Secondary School

Cut-Off Point 2025

  • Posting Group 3: 7–14

  • Posting Group 2: 21–23

  • Posting Group 1: 25–27

Nearest MRT/LRT

Layar LRT station, Fernvale LRT station

Highlight: A school catering for all learning profiles. Find out more about its culture and programmes on the Schoolbag website.

Bartley Secondary School

Cut-Off Point 2025

  • Posting Group 3: 16–21

  • Posting Group 2: 22–25

  • Posting Group 1: 26–30

Nearest MRT/LRT

Bartley MRT station

Highlight: A school catering for all learning profiles. Find out more about its culture and programmes on the Schoolbag website.

Temasek Secondary School

Cut-Off Point 2025

  • Posting Group 3: 8–11

  • Posting Group 2: 21–22

  • Posting Group 1: 25–26

Nearest MRT/LRT

Bayshore MRT station

Highlight: Has a strong academic profile among neighbourhood schools.

Riverside Secondary School

Cut-Off Point 2025

  • Posting Group 3: 8–14

  • Posting Group 2: 21–23

  • Posting Group 1: 25–27

Nearest MRT/LRT

Woodlands MRT station

Highlight: A school catering for all learning profiles. Find out more about its culture and programmes on the Schoolbag website.

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Sun 26/04/2026