School MattersAssumption English School vs Chung Cheng High School (Yishun)
Compare recorded PSLE entry ranges, CCAs, DSA programmes and location, with intake years shown alongside the data.
At a glance
| Compare | Assumption English School | Chung Cheng High School (Yishun) |
|---|---|---|
| School type | Co-Ed School | Co-Ed School |
| Level | Secondary (S1-S4) | Secondary (S1-S4) |
| School tags | Not listed | Not listed |
| Zone | West | North |
| Address | 622 Upper Bukit Timah Road | 11 Yishun Street 61 |
| Nearest MRT | Cashew | Khatib |
| Listed CCAs | 13 | 21 |
| DSA listings | 7 | 9 |
Differences to explore
- CCA
- The records share 4 CCA listings. Assumption English School also lists Basketball (Girls and Boys), English Language, Drama and Debating (Girls and Boys), Floorball (Boys), Football (Boys) and more, which do not appear in the other school's records. Chung Cheng High School (Yishun) also lists Audio Visual Aid (Girls and Boys), Basketball (Boys), Chinese Dance (Girls), Chinese 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. Assumption English School also lists Basketball (Girls and Boys), Community Youth Leadership (Girls and Boys), Debating and Public Speaking (Girls and Boys), Floorball (Boys) and more, which do not appear in the other school's records. Chung Cheng High School (Yishun) also lists Basketball (Boys), Chinese Dance (Girls), Chinese Orchestra (Girls and Boys), Choir (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 Assumption English School: Cashew; for Chung Cheng High School (Yishun): Khatib. Compare the full journey from home, including transfers and the walk to school.
Recorded entry ranges
| Compare | Assumption English School | Chung Cheng High School (Yishun) |
|---|---|---|
| PG3 · Non-affiliated | 2026 · 10–22 | 2026 · 6–11 |
| PG2 · Non-affiliated | 2026 · 22–25 | 2026 · 21–22 |
| PG1 · Non-affiliated | 2026 · 26–29 | 2026 · 25–27 |
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
Assumption English School
The school began in 1953 as Boys’ Town English School, founded by Brother Vincent. MOE’s Heritage Centre records that the secondary section of CHIJ Bukit Timah merged with it in 1973, when it became co-educational and took the Assumption English name. Its primary section closed in December 1992, with pupils absorbed by St Anthony’s Primary. The current building followed another rebuilding from 2013 to 2015 and was officially opened in July 2017. The present secondary school should be distinguished from neighbouring institutions and its former primary section.
The school describes SPEAK as its Applied Learning Programme, using a progression of speaking skills and projects at each level. Students showing a flair for speaking can move into debate, oratory and emceeing opportunities. The English talent page gives dated examples: teams entered debates, book trailers and poetry slam at the 2025 National Schools Literature Festival, while the 2025 Poetry Showdown used the theme of food and eating. Students may also contribute to the student-run AES Manna magazine. These examples show the kinds of writing and performance involved.
Chung Cheng High School (Yishun)
Chung Cheng High Yishun shares its 1939 origins with Chung Cheng Main. When the Goodman Road campus opened in 1947, the original Kim Yam Road campus became the Branch school. It moved to Guillemard Road in 1969, began English-stream classes in 1981, and operated across Guillemard and a Sembawang holding site during preparations for the northern move. The completed Yishun campus brought a new name in 2005; its official opening followed on 30 June 2006.
The aesthetics LLP lists Secondary 2 design-thinking and interest-based workshops, Secondary 1 interactive-video work, photography and engagement with artists. Its tiered structure also includes exhibitions and competitions; the page does not establish that every student receives every listed opportunity. MOE records a food science and technology ALP introduced in 2014. The current ALP page has little readable detail, so families should confirm today's year-level content rather than assume the historical description is the full current programme.
CCAs and programmes
Assumption English School
- Basketball (Girls and Boys)
- Choir (Girls and Boys)
- Concert Band (Girls and Boys)
- English Language, Drama and Debating (Girls and Boys)
- Floorball (Boys)
- Football (Boys)
- Girl Guides (Girls)
- Judo (Girls and Boys)
- Modern Dance (Girls and Boys)
- National Cadet Corps (NCC) (Sea) (Boys)
- National Police Cadet Corps (NPCC) (Girls and Boys)
- Red Cross Youth (Girls and Boys)
- Softball (Girls)
Chung Cheng High School (Yishun)
- Audio Visual Aid (Girls and Boys)
- Basketball (Boys)
- Chinese Dance (Girls)
- Chinese Drama (Girls and Boys)
- Chinese Drums (Girls and Boys)
- Chinese Orchestra (Girls and Boys)
- Choir (Girls and Boys)
- Concert Band (Girls and Boys)
- Entrepreneurship (Girls and Boys)
- Environmental Science (Girls and Boys)
- Fencing (Girls and Boys)
- Guzheng Ensemble (Girls and Boys)
- Journalism (Girls and Boys)
- Modern Dance (Girls and Boys)
- National Cadet Corps (NCC) (Air) (Boys)
- National Police Cadet Corps (NPCC) (Girls and Boys)
- Outdoor Adventure (Girls and Boys)
- Scouts (Girls and Boys)
- St John Brigade (Girls and Boys)
- Volleyball (Girls and Boys)
- Wushu (Girls and Boys)
Listed DSA programmes at Assumption English School
- Basketball (Girls and Boys)
- Community Youth Leadership (Girls and Boys)
- Debating and Public Speaking (Girls and Boys)
- Floorball (Boys)
- Football (Boys)
- Judo (Girls and Boys)
- Softball (Girls)
Listed DSA programmes at Chung Cheng High School (Yishun)
- Basketball (Boys)
- Chinese Dance (Girls)
- Chinese Orchestra (Girls and Boys)
- Choir (Girls and Boys)
- Concert Band (Girls and Boys)
- Guzheng Ensemble (Girls and Boys)
- Modern Dance (Girls and Boys)
- Volleyball (Girls and Boys)
- Wushu (Girls and Boys)
Questions about these schools
How should I choose between Assumption English School and Chung Cheng High School (Yishun)?
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: Assumption English School 2026 · 10–22; Chung Cheng High School (Yishun) 2026 · 6–11. PG2 · Non-affiliated: Assumption English School 2026 · 22–25; Chung Cheng High School (Yishun) 2026 · 21–22. PG1 · Non-affiliated: Assumption English School 2026 · 26–29; Chung Cheng High School (Yishun) 2026 · 25–27.
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.