School MattersAdmiralty Secondary School vs Yuan Ching Secondary School
Compare recorded PSLE entry ranges, CCAs, DSA programmes and location, with intake years shown alongside the data.
At a glance
| Compare | Admiralty Secondary School | Yuan Ching Secondary School |
|---|---|---|
| School type | Co-Ed School | Co-Ed School |
| Level | Secondary (S1-S4) | Secondary (S1-S4) |
| School tags | Not listed | Not listed |
| Zone | North | West |
| Address | 31 Woodlands Crescent | 103 Yuan Ching Road |
| Nearest MRT | Admiralty | Lakeside |
| Listed CCAs | 15 | 20 |
| DSA listings | 10 | 2 |
Differences to explore
- CCA
- The records share 7 CCA listings. Admiralty Secondary School also lists Badminton (Girls and Boys), Digital Media (Girls and Boys), Modern Dance (Girls and Boys), National Cadet Corps (NCC) (Land) (Girls and Boys) and more, which do not appear in the other school's records. Yuan Ching Secondary School also lists Basketball (Boys), Chinese Dance (Girls and Boys), Cross Country (Girls and Boys), Dragon Boat (Girls and Boys) and more, which do not appear in the other school's records. Listings may be incomplete; confirm availability with each school.
- DSA programme
- The records share 1 DSA programme listing. Admiralty Secondary School also lists Concert Band (Girls and Boys), Guzheng Ensemble (Girls and Boys), National Civil Defence Cadet Corps (NCDCC) (Girls and Boys), Netball (Girls) and more, which do not appear in the other school's records. Yuan Ching Secondary School also lists Engineering Innovation and Solutions (Girls and Boys), which do not appear in the other school's records. Listings may be incomplete; confirm availability with each school.
- The daily journey
- Nearby MRT stations listed for Admiralty Secondary School: Admiralty; for Yuan Ching Secondary School: Lakeside. Compare the full journey from home, including transfers and the walk to school.
Recorded entry ranges
| Compare | Admiralty Secondary School | Yuan Ching Secondary School |
|---|---|---|
| PG3 · Non-affiliated | 2026 · 16–22 | 2026 · 12–18 |
| PG2 · Non-affiliated | 2026 · 21–25 | 2026 · 21–24 |
| PG1 · Non-affiliated | 2026 · 25–29 | 2026 · 25–28 |
Each range belongs to the intake year and programme shown. Affiliated and non-affiliated ranges are separate. D, M and P are Higher Mother Tongue requirements. Past ranges do not guarantee admission.
Get to know each school
Admiralty Secondary School
Admiralty Secondary started in 2002 using Evergreen Secondary’s premises, with the official opening at its current Woodlands Crescent site in 2004. Its history records recognition of Robotics Enterprise as a niche in 2006. The school later developed Design Thinking through Innovation and Technology as its Applied Learning Programme, alongside a community-outreach Learning for Life Programme. That history explains why technology and service recur in its present programme descriptions.
The school’s ALP page sets out a foundation for all students, with fortnightly Secondary 1 lessons using tools such as Qdee robots and Microsoft MakeCode. In Secondary 2, the published curriculum asks groups to develop solutions around inclusivity, extending earlier design thinking and coding through micro:bit and Huskylens. Separate enrichment opportunities include the Innovation Programme, maker workshops and competitions for interested and able students. The distinction is useful: timetabled lessons for everyone and deeper specialist participation involve different commitments.
Yuan Ching Secondary School
MOE records Yuan Ching’s establishment in 1978 as an English and Chinese integrated government school and its official opening on 28 August 1980. It became English-medium in 1988 and offered pre-university Arts and Commerce courses between 1987 and 1990. Those courses are historical, not current entry options. The campus was rebuilt from 2006–2009. MOE’s history also retains older Marine Robotics and sports-based programme names; the current school pages describe broader R.E.A.P engineering learning and Community Youth Leadership. Present programme descriptions should therefore be checked against those current pages.
The Applied Learning Programme’s common tier includes coding, an AI camera and land, marine and aerial robotics. Secondary 1 land robotics involves building remote-controlled vehicles; another project adds water-quality sensors to Seaperches for geographical investigation at Jurong Lake Gardens. A programme launched in 2024 uses temperature and humidity sensors with microgreens. Deeper-interest pupils have a separate talent-development route involving advanced construction, Python and other enrichment, with competitions at its higher end. These distinctions matter: shared exposure is not a guarantee of every specialist course, external visit or competition place for every pupil.
CCAs and programmes
Admiralty Secondary School
- Art and Crafts (Girls and Boys)
- Badminton (Girls and Boys)
- Concert Band (Girls and Boys)
- Digital Media (Girls and Boys)
- English Drama (Girls and Boys)
- Guzheng Ensemble (Girls and Boys)
- Modern Dance (Girls and Boys)
- National Cadet Corps (NCC) (Land) (Girls and Boys)
- National Civil Defence Cadet Corps (NCDCC) (Girls and Boys)
- National Police Cadet Corps (NPCC) (Girls and Boys)
- Netball (Girls)
- Robotics (Girls and Boys)
- Rugby (Boys)
- Track and Field (Girls and Boys)
- Wushu (Girls and Boys)
Yuan Ching Secondary School
- Art and Crafts (Girls and Boys)
- Basketball (Boys)
- Chinese Dance (Girls and Boys)
- Concert Band (Girls and Boys)
- Cross Country (Girls and Boys)
- Dragon Boat (Girls and Boys)
- English Drama (Girls and Boys)
- Environmental Science (Girls and Boys)
- Football (Boys)
- Guzheng Ensemble (Girls and Boys)
- Indian Dance (Girls and Boys)
- Infocomm Technology (Media Production) (Girls and Boys)
- Lion and Dragon Dance (Girls and Boys)
- Malay Dance (Girls and Boys)
- Media Resource Library (Girls and Boys)
- National Civil Defence Cadet Corps (NCDCC) (Girls and Boys)
- National Police Cadet Corps (NPCC) (Boys)
- Netball (Girls)
- Robotics (Girls and Boys)
- Scouts (Girls and Boys)
Listed DSA programmes at Admiralty Secondary School
- Community Youth Leadership (Girls and Boys)
- Concert Band (Girls and Boys)
- Guzheng Ensemble (Girls and Boys)
- National Civil Defence Cadet Corps (NCDCC) (Girls and Boys)
- Netball (Girls)
- Robotics (Girls and Boys)
- Rugby (Boys)
- Stem (Girls and Boys)
- Track and Field (Girls and Boys)
- Wushu (Girls and Boys)
Listed DSA programmes at Yuan Ching Secondary School
- Community Youth Leadership (Girls and Boys)
- Engineering Innovation and Solutions (Girls and Boys)
Questions about these schools
How should I choose between Admiralty Secondary School and Yuan Ching Secondary School?
Start with programmes, the CCAs your child wants and the actual journey from home. Visit both schools to assess the daily environment. Counts and past results alone do not establish which school fits your child.
How do their recorded PSLE entry ranges compare?
PG3 · Non-affiliated: Admiralty Secondary School 2026 · 16–22; Yuan Ching Secondary School 2026 · 12–18. PG2 · Non-affiliated: Admiralty Secondary School 2026 · 21–25; Yuan Ching Secondary School 2026 · 21–24. PG1 · Non-affiliated: Admiralty Secondary School 2026 · 25–29; Yuan Ching Secondary School 2026 · 25–28.
Do past admission records guarantee a place?
No. Ranges belong to the intake year and programme shown and can change. Keep affiliated and non-affiliated ranges separate and retain any D, M or P Higher Mother Tongue suffix.