School MattersAnderson Secondary School vs Springfield Secondary School
Compare recorded PSLE entry ranges, CCAs, DSA programmes and location, with intake years shown alongside the data.
At a glance
| Compare | Anderson Secondary School | Springfield Secondary School |
|---|---|---|
| School type | Co-Ed School | Co-Ed School |
| Level | Secondary (S1-S4) | Secondary (S1-S4) |
| School tags | Autonomous | Not listed |
| Zone | North | East |
| Address | 10 Ang Mo Kio Street 53 | 30 Tampines Avenue 8 |
| Nearest MRT | Ang Mo Kio, Yio Chu Kang | Tampines, Tampines West |
| Listed CCAs | 20 | 13 |
| DSA listings | 8 | 4 |
Differences to explore
- CCA
- The records share 5 CCA listings. Anderson Secondary School also lists Art and Crafts (Girls and Boys), Basketball (Girls and Boys), Biological Science (Girls and Boys), Chinese Dance (Girls) and more, which do not appear in the other school's records. Springfield Secondary School also lists Boys' Brigade (Boys), Floorball (Girls and Boys), Girls' Brigade (Girls), Guzheng Ensemble (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 0 DSA programme listings. Anderson Secondary School also lists Basketball (Boys), Chinese Dance (Girls), Concert Band (Girls and Boys), Malay Language (Girls and Boys) and more, which do not appear in the other school's records. Springfield Secondary School also lists Floorball (Girls and Boys), Rockwall Climbing (Girls and Boys), Stem (Girls and Boys), Taekwondo (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 Anderson Secondary School: Ang Mo Kio, Yio Chu Kang; for Springfield Secondary School: Tampines, Tampines West. Compare the full journey from home, including transfers and the walk to school.
Recorded entry ranges
| Compare | Anderson Secondary School | Springfield Secondary School |
|---|---|---|
| PG3 · Non-affiliated | 2026 · 7–11 | 2026 · 10–22 |
| PG2 · Non-affiliated | 2026 · 21–23 | 2026 · 22–25 |
| PG1 · Non-affiliated | 2026 · 25–28 | 2026 · 27–30 |
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
Anderson Secondary School
MOE’s heritage account traces Anderson to a primary school founded in 1960, a secondary girls’ school in 1964 and a co-educational school in 1965. It moved to Ang Mo Kio Street 53 in 1993 and became one of the first six autonomous schools in 1994. Its science-research niche was established in 2000, followed by recognition as a Cluster Centre of Excellence for Science in 2005. This is Anderson Secondary’s institutional history, separate from the present Anderson Primary formed by a later merger.
The Science department distinguishes its Science Research Programme from a Science Talent Programme. The latter lists Olympiad preparation and external competitions such as the C.B. Paul Science Quiz and National STEM Challenge. The department’s emphasis is on investigation and communicating ideas, but an activity or historical award does not establish how many pupils participate. A child keen on laboratory work should ask how research groups are formed, what mentoring they receive and whether enrichment involves additional time beyond ordinary Science lessons.
Springfield Secondary School
Springfield was established on 21 December 1992 as Tampines West Secondary School and moved to Tampines Avenue 8 in June 1993. The school and its rock wall officially opened in September 1995. In 1998, Operation Beacon brought members of the Singapore Association of the Visually Handicapped on a Mount Kinabalu climb; rock climbing received niche status in 2008. These are historical milestones in outdoor learning and community service, rather than a promise that current pupils all undertake the same expedition.
The current STEM ALP describes Secondary 1 health and food science: reading nutrition information, understanding ingredients, digestion and energy needs through experiments and practical activities. Secondary 2 applies biology and food science to urban farming, including models of vertical gardens and farm layouts, measurement and engineering design. The school describes an industrial learning journey to urban farms. This is clearer evidence of curriculum content than a general claim about innovation, but it does not establish improved eating habits or a farming visit for every future cohort.
CCAs and programmes
Anderson Secondary School
- Art and Crafts (Girls and Boys)
- Basketball (Girls and Boys)
- Biological Science (Girls and Boys)
- Chinese Dance (Girls)
- Choir (Girls and Boys)
- Concert Band (Girls and Boys)
- English Drama (Girls and Boys)
- Environmental Science (Girls and Boys)
- Football (Boys)
- Girl Guides (Girls)
- Infocomm Technology (Media Production) (Girls and Boys)
- Malay Dance (Girls and Boys)
- National Cadet Corps (NCC) (Land) (Boys)
- National Police Cadet Corps (NPCC) (Girls and Boys)
- Netball (Girls)
- Robotics (Girls and Boys)
- Student Leadership (Council) (Girls and Boys)
- Table Tennis (Girls)
- Volleyball (Girls)
- Wushu (Girls and Boys)
Springfield Secondary School
- Boys' Brigade (Boys)
- Concert Band (Girls and Boys)
- English Drama (Girls and Boys)
- Floorball (Girls and Boys)
- Football (Boys)
- Girls' Brigade (Girls)
- Guzheng Ensemble (Girls and Boys)
- Modern Dance (Girls and Boys)
- National Cadet Corps (NCC) (Land) (Boys)
- National Police Cadet Corps (NPCC) (Sea) (Girls and Boys)
- Netball (Girls)
- Outdoor Adventure (Girls and Boys)
- Taekwondo (Girls and Boys)
Listed DSA programmes at Anderson Secondary School
- Basketball (Boys)
- Chinese Dance (Girls)
- Concert Band (Girls and Boys)
- Malay Language (Girls and Boys)
- Netball (Girls)
- Table Tennis (Girls)
- Volleyball (Girls)
- Wushu (Girls and Boys)
Listed DSA programmes at Springfield Secondary School
- Floorball (Girls and Boys)
- Rockwall Climbing (Girls and Boys)
- Stem (Girls and Boys)
- Taekwondo (Girls and Boys)
Questions about these schools
How should I choose between Anderson Secondary School and Springfield 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: Anderson Secondary School 2026 · 7–11; Springfield Secondary School 2026 · 10–22. PG2 · Non-affiliated: Anderson Secondary School 2026 · 21–23; Springfield Secondary School 2026 · 22–25. PG1 · Non-affiliated: Anderson Secondary School 2026 · 25–28; Springfield Secondary School 2026 · 27–30.
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.