School MattersAnglo-Chinese School (Barker Road) vs Deyi Secondary School
Compare recorded PSLE entry ranges, CCAs, DSA programmes and location, with intake years shown alongside the data.
At a glance
| Compare | Anglo-Chinese School (Barker Road) | Deyi Secondary School |
|---|---|---|
| School type | Boys' School | Co-Ed School |
| Level | Secondary (S1-S4) | Secondary (S1-S4) |
| School tags | Not listed | Not listed |
| Zone | South | South |
| Address | 60 Barker Road | 1 Ang Mo Kio Street 42 |
| Nearest MRT | Newton, Stevens | Ang Mo Kio |
| Listed CCAs | 23 | 18 |
| DSA listings | 17 | 15 |
Differences to explore
- CCA
- The records share 1 CCA listing. Anglo-Chinese School (Barker Road) also lists Basketball (Boys), Bowling (Boys), Boys' Brigade (Boys), Chinese Orchestra (Boys) and more, which do not appear in the other school's records. Deyi Secondary School also lists Art and Crafts (Girls and Boys), Basketball (Girls), Choir (Girls and Boys), English Drama (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. Anglo-Chinese School (Barker Road) also lists Badminton (Boys), Basketball (Boys), Bowling (Boys), Chinese Orchestra (Boys) and more, which do not appear in the other school's records. Deyi Secondary School also lists Basketball (Girls), Choir (Girls and Boys), English Drama (Girls and Boys), Football (Girls) and more, 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 Anglo-Chinese School (Barker Road): Newton, Stevens; for Deyi Secondary School: Ang Mo Kio. Compare the full journey from home, including transfers and the walk to school.
Recorded entry ranges
| Compare | Anglo-Chinese School (Barker Road) | Deyi Secondary School |
|---|---|---|
| PG3 · Non-affiliated | 2026 · 6–9 | 2026 · 9–16 |
| PG3 · Affiliated | 2026 · 8–21 | Not listed |
| PG2 · Non-affiliated | 2026 · 21 | 2026 · 21–24 |
| PG2 · Affiliated | 2026 · 21–25 | Not listed |
| PG1 · Non-affiliated | 2026 · 25–26 | 2026 · 25–30 |
| PG1 · Affiliated | 2026 · 25–28 | Not listed |
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
Anglo-Chinese School (Barker Road)
The ACS family began with a shophouse school on Amoy Street in 1886, but the Barker Road school itself was established in January 1994 with primary and secondary pupils. MOE’s Heritage Centre records the split into ACS (Primary) and ACS (Barker Road) in 1997, followed by a return to the rebuilt Barker Road campus in January 2003. A shared indoor sports hall was consecrated in 2022 after construction delays. This history helps distinguish the secondary school from the primary school on the same campus.
The Applied Learning Programme uses drama, debate and public speaking. Its published sequence starts with Secondary 1 storytelling workshops, moves to Secondary 2 drama and theatre exposure linked to the literature text, and adds debates, drama workshops and theatre exposure in Secondary 3. A separate talent-development tier offers training for speaking competitions, Model United Nations and emceeing school events. The distinction matters: the basic sequence describes broader provision, while competition preparation involves additional participation.
Deyi Secondary School
Deyi was established in 1980, initially as Teck Ghee Secondary, to serve the growing Ang Mo Kio community. It moved to its present premises at 1 Ang Mo Kio Street 42 in 2002. MOE records performing-arts niche status in 2005 and recognition as a cluster Centre of Excellence for Performing Arts in 2007. Those milestones give context to the school’s arts emphasis; they describe its development rather than establish how a particular child will experience lessons today.
Active Voice Broadcast Journalism gives all Secondary 1–4 pupils baseline media skills, including storyboarding, filming, animation, layered audio, green-screen work, editing and subtitles. The second tier extends broadcasts, podcasts and live streaming through the Young Journalists’ Club. Specialised training and competitions form a third talent-development tier. English lessons also use text annotation and Padlet, and the department describes differentiated instruction for pupils taking more demanding English. A baseline workshop and sustained journalist-club membership therefore involve different commitments.
CCAs and programmes
Anglo-Chinese School (Barker Road)
- Badminton (Boys)
- Basketball (Boys)
- Bowling (Boys)
- Boys' Brigade (Boys)
- Chinese Orchestra (Boys)
- Choir (Boys)
- Concert Band (Boys)
- Debating and Public Speaking (Boys)
- English Drama (Boys)
- Floorball (Boys)
- Football (Boys)
- Hockey (Boys)
- Infocomm Technology (Media Production) (Boys)
- Modern Dance (Boys)
- National Cadet Corps (NCC) (Sea) (Boys)
- National Police Cadet Corps (NPCC) (Boys)
- Robotics (Boys)
- Rugby (Boys)
- Scouts (Boys)
- Swimming (Boys)
- Table Tennis (Boys)
- Tennis (Boys)
- Water Polo (Boys)
Deyi Secondary School
- Art and Crafts (Girls and Boys)
- Badminton (Boys)
- Basketball (Girls)
- Choir (Girls and Boys)
- English Drama (Girls and Boys)
- Environmental Science (Girls and Boys)
- Football (Girls)
- Infocomm Technology (Computing) (Girls and Boys)
- Journalism (Girls and Boys)
- Marching Band (Girls and Boys)
- Modern Dance (Girls)
- National Cadet Corps (NCC) (Land) (Boys)
- National Police Cadet Corps (NPCC) (Girls and Boys)
- Outdoor Adventure (Girls and Boys)
- St John Brigade (Girls and Boys)
- Table Tennis (Girls and Boys)
- Track and Field (Girls and Boys)
- Volleyball (Boys)
Listed DSA programmes at Anglo-Chinese School (Barker Road)
- Badminton (Boys)
- Basketball (Boys)
- Bowling (Boys)
- Chinese Orchestra (Boys)
- Choir (Boys)
- Concert Band (Boys)
- Debating (Boys)
- Digital Media (Boys)
- Floorball (Boys)
- Football (Boys)
- Hockey (Boys)
- Modern Dance (Boys)
- Robotics (Boys)
- Rugby (Boys)
- Swimming (Boys)
- Tennis (Boys)
- Water Polo (Boys)
Listed DSA programmes at Deyi Secondary School
- Basketball (Girls)
- Choir (Girls and Boys)
- English Drama (Girls and Boys)
- Football (Girls)
- Leadership (Girls and Boys)
- Marching Band (Girls and Boys)
- Media/Journalism (Girls and Boys)
- Modern Dance (Girls and Boys)
- National Cadet Corps (NCC) Land (Boys)
- National Police Cadet Corps (NPCC) (Girls and Boys)
- Robotics (Girls and Boys)
- St John Brigade (Girls and Boys)
- Table Tennis (Girls and Boys)
- Visual Arts (Girls and Boys)
- Volleyball (Boys)
Questions about these schools
How should I choose between Anglo-Chinese School (Barker Road) and Deyi 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: Anglo-Chinese School (Barker Road) 2026 · 6–9; Deyi Secondary School 2026 · 9–16. PG3 · Affiliated: Anglo-Chinese School (Barker Road) 2026 · 8–21; Deyi Secondary School Not listed. PG2 · Non-affiliated: Anglo-Chinese School (Barker Road) 2026 · 21; Deyi Secondary School 2026 · 21–24. PG2 · Affiliated: Anglo-Chinese School (Barker Road) 2026 · 21–25; Deyi Secondary School Not listed. PG1 · Non-affiliated: Anglo-Chinese School (Barker Road) 2026 · 25–26; Deyi Secondary School 2026 · 25–30. PG1 · Affiliated: Anglo-Chinese School (Barker Road) 2026 · 25–28; Deyi Secondary School Not listed.
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.