School MattersAnglo-Chinese School (Barker Road) vs Outram 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) | Outram Secondary School |
|---|---|---|
| School type | Boys' School | Co-Ed School |
| Level | Secondary (S1-S4) | Secondary (S1-S4) |
| School tags | Not listed | Not listed |
| Zone | South | North |
| Address | 60 Barker Road | 48 Anchorvale Crescent |
| Nearest MRT | Newton, Stevens | Sengkang, Farmway, Tongkang |
| Listed CCAs | 23 | 14 |
| DSA listings | 17 | 9 |
Differences to explore
- CCA
- The records share 1 CCA listing. Anglo-Chinese School (Barker Road) also lists Badminton (Boys), Basketball (Boys), Bowling (Boys), Boys' Brigade (Boys) and more, which do not appear in the other school's records. Outram Secondary School also lists Badminton (Girls and Boys), Basketball (Girls and Boys), Concert Band (Girls and Boys), Frisbee (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. 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. Outram Secondary School also lists Basketball (Girls and Boys), Communication (Girls and Boys), Concert Band (Girls and Boys), Entrepreneurship (Girls and Boys) 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 Outram Secondary School: Sengkang, Farmway, Tongkang. Compare the full journey from home, including transfers and the walk to school.
Recorded entry ranges
| Compare | Anglo-Chinese School (Barker Road) | Outram Secondary School |
|---|---|---|
| PG3 · Non-affiliated | 2026 · 6–9 | 2026 · 9–17 |
| PG3 · Affiliated | 2026 · 8–21 | Not listed |
| PG2 · Non-affiliated | 2026 · 21 | 2026 · 21–23 |
| PG2 · Affiliated | 2026 · 21–25 | Not listed |
| PG1 · Non-affiliated | 2026 · 25–26 | 2026 · 25–26 |
| 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.
Outram Secondary School
Outram Road School opened on 26 February 1906 as a primary school. It became a secondary commercial school in 1954, admitted girls in 1958 and took its present name in 1961. The move to York Hill followed in 1968. For 2026, new Sec 1 pupils enter the Anchorvale campus in Sengkang, while pupils enrolled before the relocation remain at York Hill until the end of 2027. The principal’s current message discusses operating both campuses. Older descriptions of York Hill facilities therefore should not be assumed to describe a new pupil’s campus.
The Anchorvale open-house site identifies Business and Enterprise as its ALP, using practical projects and industry collaboration. This continues a long connection with commercial education: MOE records a Business and Enterprise centre of excellence in 2007 and the introduction of Business Studies that year. The present open-house text does not give a full year-by-year project timetable or confirm that every pupil takes Business Studies as an examination subject. Families considering this interest should request the current subject options and distinguish cohort ALP experiences from assessed subjects.
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)
Outram Secondary School
- Badminton (Girls and Boys)
- Basketball (Girls and Boys)
- Concert Band (Girls and Boys)
- Frisbee (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)
- Rockwall Climbing (Girls and Boys)
- Student Leadership (Council) (Girls and Boys)
- Student Leadership (House) (Girls and Boys)
- Student Leadership (Peer Support) (Girls and Boys)
- Swimming (Girls and Boys)
- Water Polo (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 Outram Secondary School
- Basketball (Girls and Boys)
- Communication (Girls and Boys)
- Concert Band (Girls and Boys)
- Entrepreneurship (Girls and Boys)
- Environmental Science (Girls and Boys)
- Leadership (Girls and Boys)
- Modern Dance (Girls and Boys)
- Swimming (Girls and Boys)
- Water Polo (Boys)
Questions about these schools
How should I choose between Anglo-Chinese School (Barker Road) and Outram 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; Outram Secondary School 2026 · 9–17. PG3 · Affiliated: Anglo-Chinese School (Barker Road) 2026 · 8–21; Outram Secondary School Not listed. PG2 · Non-affiliated: Anglo-Chinese School (Barker Road) 2026 · 21; Outram Secondary School 2026 · 21–23. PG2 · Affiliated: Anglo-Chinese School (Barker Road) 2026 · 21–25; Outram Secondary School Not listed. PG1 · Non-affiliated: Anglo-Chinese School (Barker Road) 2026 · 25–26; Outram Secondary School 2026 · 25–26. PG1 · Affiliated: Anglo-Chinese School (Barker Road) 2026 · 25–28; Outram 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.