School MattersAnglo-Chinese School (Barker Road) vs St Andrew's School (Secondary)
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) | St Andrew's School (Secondary) |
|---|---|---|
| School type | Boys' School | Boys' School |
| Level | Secondary (S1-S4) | Secondary (S1-S4) |
| School tags | Not listed | Not listed |
| Zone | South | South |
| Address | 60 Barker Road | 15 Francis Thomas Drive |
| Nearest MRT | Newton, Stevens | Potong Pasir |
| Listed CCAs | 23 | 19 |
| DSA listings | 17 | 8 |
Differences to explore
- CCA
- The records share 15 CCA listings. Anglo-Chinese School (Barker Road) also lists Bowling (Boys), Chinese Orchestra (Boys), Debating and Public Speaking (Boys), Floorball (Boys) and more, which do not appear in the other school's records. St Andrew's School (Secondary) also lists National Cadet Corps (NCC) (Land) (Boys), Singapore Youth Flying Club (Boys), Squash (Boys), Track and Field (Boys), which do not appear in the other school's records. Listings may be incomplete; confirm availability with each school.
- DSA programme
- The records share 5 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. St Andrew's School (Secondary) also lists Leadership (Boys), Squash (Boys), Visual Arts (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 Anglo-Chinese School (Barker Road): Newton, Stevens; for St Andrew's School (Secondary): Potong Pasir. Compare the full journey from home, including transfers and the walk to school.
Recorded entry ranges
| Compare | Anglo-Chinese School (Barker Road) | St Andrew's School (Secondary) |
|---|---|---|
| PG3 · Non-affiliated | 2026 · 6–9 | 2026 · 8–9 |
| PG3 · Affiliated | 2026 · 8–21 | 2026 · 9–22 |
| PG2 · Non-affiliated | 2026 · 21 | 2026 · 21 |
| PG2 · Affiliated | 2026 · 21–25 | 2026 · 21–25 |
| PG1 · Non-affiliated | 2026 · 25–26 | 2026 · 25–27 |
| PG1 · Affiliated | 2026 · 25–28 | 2026 · 25–30 |
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.
How to choose between them
Both are boys' schools in the South zone with strong traditions and identical SYF track records. ACS Barker gives you a wider COP range and more DSA pathways; St Andrew's brings a tighter-knit community and a distinctive engineering focus through its ALP.
Consider Anglo-Chinese School (Barker Road) if…
- Wider COP range 6-9 gives more students a realistic shot
- 17 DSA areas and 30 CCAs mean more ways to stand out
Consider St Andrew's School (Secondary) if…
- Engineering-focused ALP suits boys with a strong STEM lean
- 163-year heritage and Anglican values create a close community
If your son thrives with breadth and options, lean Barker; if he wants a focused engineering pathway in a school that feels like a family, St Andrew's is hard to beat.
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.
St Andrew's School (Secondary)
The school dates its founding to 8 September 1862, when the Anglican Church adopted an earlier Chin Chew Street institution. The Woodsville campus opened in 1940; the secondary school later used a new Potong Pasir site in 1986, before returning to Woodsville in December 2004 as part of St Andrew’s Village. The Village officially opened in August 2006. On 8 September 2025, the junior and secondary schools were renamed St Andrew’s School (Junior) and St Andrew’s School (Secondary), reflecting their shared identity rather than a newly established school.
The science page describes Secondary 1 investigations of Kallang River water quality and its ecosystem, followed by Secondary 2 ecological surveys at the park connector. In the Therapeutic Garden, pupils compare heat absorption across surfaces and containers using data loggers. Upper-secondary science offerings include Biology, Chemistry, Physics and combined-science options. The subject list does not guarantee every combination to every pupil. These practical descriptions show how scientific inquiry is introduced; they do not establish competition entry for all students or measured environmental outcomes.
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)
St Andrew's School (Secondary)
- Badminton (Boys)
- Basketball (Boys)
- Boys' Brigade (Boys)
- Choir (Boys)
- Concert Band (Boys)
- English Drama (Boys)
- Football (Boys)
- Hockey (Boys)
- Infocomm Technology (Media Production) (Boys)
- National Cadet Corps (NCC) (Land) (Boys)
- National Police Cadet Corps (NPCC) (Boys)
- Rugby (Boys)
- Scouts (Boys)
- Singapore Youth Flying Club (Boys)
- Squash (Boys)
- Swimming (Boys)
- Tennis (Boys)
- Track and Field (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 St Andrew's School (Secondary)
- Concert Band (Boys)
- Football (Boys)
- Hockey (Boys)
- Leadership (Boys)
- Rugby (Boys)
- Squash (Boys)
- Visual Arts (Boys)
- Water Polo (Boys)
Questions about these schools
How should I choose between Anglo-Chinese School (Barker Road) and St Andrew's School (Secondary)?
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; St Andrew's School (Secondary) 2026 · 8–9. PG3 · Affiliated: Anglo-Chinese School (Barker Road) 2026 · 8–21; St Andrew's School (Secondary) 2026 · 9–22. PG2 · Non-affiliated: Anglo-Chinese School (Barker Road) 2026 · 21; St Andrew's School (Secondary) 2026 · 21. PG2 · Affiliated: Anglo-Chinese School (Barker Road) 2026 · 21–25; St Andrew's School (Secondary) 2026 · 21–25. PG1 · Non-affiliated: Anglo-Chinese School (Barker Road) 2026 · 25–26; St Andrew's School (Secondary) 2026 · 25–27. PG1 · Affiliated: Anglo-Chinese School (Barker Road) 2026 · 25–28; St Andrew's School (Secondary) 2026 · 25–30.
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.