School MattersBartley Secondary School vs Manjusri Secondary School
Compare recorded PSLE entry ranges, CCAs, DSA programmes and location, with intake years shown alongside the data.
At a glance
| Compare | Bartley Secondary School | Manjusri Secondary School |
|---|---|---|
| School type | Co-Ed School | Co-Ed School |
| Level | Secondary (S1-S4) | Secondary (S1-S4) |
| School tags | Not listed | Not listed |
| Zone | South | East |
| Address | 10 Jalan Bunga Rampai | 20 Ubi Avenue 1 |
| Nearest MRT | Bartley, Tai Seng | Ubi, Macpherson |
| Listed CCAs | 16 | 16 |
| DSA listings | 4 | 7 |
Differences to explore
- CCA
- The records share 7 CCA listings. Bartley Secondary School also lists Basketball (Boys), Design and Innovation (Girls and Boys), Environmental Science (Girls and Boys), Guzheng Ensemble (Girls and Boys) and more, which do not appear in the other school's records. Manjusri Secondary School also lists Badminton (Boys), Basketball (Girls), Chinese Calligraphy and Brush Painting (Girls and Boys), Chinese Dance (Girls) 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. Bartley Secondary School also lists Chemical and Applied Sciences (Fragrance) (Girls and Boys), Community Youth Leadership (Girls and Boys), Football (Boys), Table Tennis (Boys), which do not appear in the other school's records. Manjusri Secondary School also lists Chinese Calligraphy (Girls and 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 Bartley Secondary School: Bartley, Tai Seng; for Manjusri Secondary School: Ubi, Macpherson. Compare the full journey from home, including transfers and the walk to school.
Recorded entry ranges
| Compare | Bartley Secondary School | Manjusri Secondary School |
|---|---|---|
| PG3 · Non-affiliated | 2026 · 16–21 | 2026 · 15–21 |
| PG3 · Affiliated | Not listed | 2026 · 15–22 |
| PG2 · Non-affiliated | 2026 · 22–25 | 2026 · 21–25 |
| PG2 · Affiliated | Not listed | 2026 · 22–25 |
| PG1 · Non-affiliated | 2026 · 26–30 | 2026 · 25–30 |
| PG1 · Affiliated | Not listed | 2026 · 25–28 |
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
Bartley Secondary School
Bartley opened in 1952 with 81 boys and 10 girls. Its secondary section later became a boys’ school, before returning to co-education in 1995, when it moved to its present premises at 10 Jalan Bunga Rampai. The pre-university section was phased out in 1996. Those changes help explain why older accounts of Bartley may describe a different school structure from the secondary school families are considering today.
The Applied Learning Programme uses fragrance to introduce chemistry and applied science. Secondary 1 students learn about essential oils and separation techniques alongside computer-aided design and micro:bit coding. Secondary 2 adds perfume formulation and a design-thinking project in which students develop a prototype around a problem. Upper-secondary extensions are more selective: students showing stronger interest and ability may take part in competitions, attachments and learning journeys. Singapore Polytechnic’s perfumery and cosmetic-science module gives priority to CurioSTÉ Club members.
Manjusri Secondary School
Manjusri’s history starts with the Singapore Buddhist Federation’s 1974 decision to establish a secondary school. The first pupils entered in 1982; the Sims Drive building opened officially in 1984. It began operating at Ubi Avenue 1 in November 2008, beside affiliated Maha Bodhi School, before the campus’s official opening in April 2010. The four virtues of its motto were represented in sculptures unveiled in 2022. That history explains its identity without implying that every pupil has the same religious background.
The Smart City and Assistive Technologies ALP asks groups of four or five pupils to learn programming and sensor functions with older people and less-abled users in mind. Sec 1 starts with the Potato Pirates card game, micro:bit connections and coding; Sec 2 develops and shares assistive designs and explores F1-car applications. Sec 3 and later experiences are labelled talent development, including Infineon production processes, polytechnic modules and engineer job shadowing. Those later opportunities should not be read as placements guaranteed to every student.
CCAs and programmes
Bartley Secondary School
- Basketball (Boys)
- Choir (Girls and Boys)
- Concert Band (Girls and Boys)
- Design and Innovation (Girls and Boys)
- Environmental Science (Girls and Boys)
- Football (Boys)
- Guzheng Ensemble (Girls and Boys)
- Infocomm Technology (Media Production) (Girls and Boys)
- Modern Dance (Girls and Boys)
- National Cadet Corps (NCC) (Air) (Girls and Boys)
- National Cadet Corps (NCC) (Land) (Boys)
- National Police Cadet Corps (NPCC) (Girls and Boys)
- Netball (Girls)
- Red Cross Youth (Girls and Boys)
- Table Tennis (Boys)
- Volleyball (Girls)
Manjusri Secondary School
- Badminton (Boys)
- Basketball (Girls)
- Chinese Calligraphy and Brush Painting (Girls and Boys)
- Chinese Dance (Girls)
- Chinese Orchestra (Girls and Boys)
- Choir (Girls and Boys)
- Community Service (Girls and Boys)
- Concert Band (Girls and Boys)
- Football (Boys)
- Girl Guides (Girls)
- Infocomm Technology (Media Production) (Girls and Boys)
- National Cadet Corps (NCC) (Land) (Boys)
- National Police Cadet Corps (NPCC) (Girls and Boys)
- Scouts (Boys)
- Table Tennis (Boys)
- Wushu (Girls and Boys)
Listed DSA programmes at Bartley Secondary School
- Chemical and Applied Sciences (Fragrance) (Girls and Boys)
- Community Youth Leadership (Girls and Boys)
- Football (Boys)
- Table Tennis (Boys)
Listed DSA programmes at Manjusri Secondary School
- Chinese Calligraphy (Girls and Boys)
- Chinese Dance (Girls)
- Chinese Orchestra (Girls and Boys)
- Choir (Girls and Boys)
- Concert Band (Girls and Boys)
- Table Tennis (Girls and Boys)
- Wushu (Girls and Boys)
Questions about these schools
How should I choose between Bartley Secondary School and Manjusri 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: Bartley Secondary School 2026 · 16–21; Manjusri Secondary School 2026 · 15–21. PG3 · Affiliated: Bartley Secondary School Not listed; Manjusri Secondary School 2026 · 15–22. PG2 · Non-affiliated: Bartley Secondary School 2026 · 22–25; Manjusri Secondary School 2026 · 21–25. PG2 · Affiliated: Bartley Secondary School Not listed; Manjusri Secondary School 2026 · 22–25. PG1 · Non-affiliated: Bartley Secondary School 2026 · 26–30; Manjusri Secondary School 2026 · 25–30. PG1 · Affiliated: Bartley Secondary School Not listed; Manjusri Secondary School 2026 · 25–28.
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.