School MattersBendemeer Secondary School vs CHIJ Secondary (Toa Payoh)
Compare recorded PSLE entry ranges, CCAs, DSA programmes and location, with intake years shown alongside the data.
At a glance
| Compare | Bendemeer Secondary School | CHIJ Secondary (Toa Payoh) |
|---|---|---|
| School type | Co-Ed School | Girls' School |
| Level | Secondary (S1-S4) | Secondary (S1-S4) |
| School tags | Not listed | Autonomous |
| Zone | South | South |
| Address | 1 St Wilfred Road | 626 Lorong 1 Toa Payoh |
| Nearest MRT | Boon Keng | Toa Payoh |
| Listed CCAs | 13 | 21 |
| DSA listings | 5 | 10 |
Differences to explore
- CCA
- The records share 1 CCA listing. Bendemeer Secondary School also lists Choir (Girls and Boys), Concert Band (Girls and Boys), Cross Country (Girls and Boys), English Drama (Girls and Boys) and more, which do not appear in the other school's records. CHIJ Secondary (Toa Payoh) also lists Art and Crafts (Girls), Badminton (Girls), Basketball (Girls), Bowling (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. Bendemeer Secondary School also lists Choir (Girls and Boys), Concert Band (Girls and Boys), Football (Girls and Boys), Modern Dance (Girls and Boys) and more, which do not appear in the other school's records. CHIJ Secondary (Toa Payoh) also lists Badminton (Girls), Basketball (Girls), Bowling (Girls), Choir (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 Bendemeer Secondary School: Boon Keng; for CHIJ Secondary (Toa Payoh): Toa Payoh. Compare the full journey from home, including transfers and the walk to school.
Recorded entry ranges
| Compare | Bendemeer Secondary School | CHIJ Secondary (Toa Payoh) |
|---|---|---|
| PG3 · Non-affiliated | 2026 · 11–22 | 2026 · 6–10 |
| PG3 · Affiliated | Not listed | 2026 · 8–20 |
| PG2 · Non-affiliated | 2026 · 22–25 | 2026 · 21–22 |
| PG2 · Affiliated | Not listed | 2026 · 21–25 |
| PG1 · Non-affiliated | 2026 · 25–28 | 2026 · 25–28 |
| PG1 · Affiliated | Not listed | 2026 · 26–29 |
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
Bendemeer Secondary School
Bendemeer Secondary opened in 1977 along Serangoon Road and also served as a pre-university centre from 1980 to 1995. It merged with Whampoa Secondary in 1994, then moved to the former Whampoa site at 1 St Wilfred Road in 1998. These are distinct events in MOE’s history record. Older alumni memories may include the pre-university years or the former campus, rather than the present secondary-school setting.
The current ALP introduces all students to sustainability over Secondary 1 and 2. The first year covers food, water and land through design-thinking projects and waste-reduction campaigns. The second turns to energy: students examine carbon footprints and life-cycle assessments, and use micro:bit technology for systems such as energy monitoring or smart lighting. The ALP Eco Stewards talent-development programme goes further into inquiry and national-level initiatives. That extension is separate from the two-year programme for the whole cohort.
CHIJ Secondary (Toa Payoh)
CHIJ’s Victoria Street convent school began in 1854; its history records separate primary and secondary administration from 1964. The move out of Victoria Street took place in December 1983, with Toa Payoh classes beginning in 1984. The secondary school became autonomous in 1994. From 1 January 2027 it will be named Convent of the Holy Infant Jesus (Secondary), according to the May2026 announcement. Parents comparing the two Toa Payoh schools should keep their admissions and programmes separate.
The English page describes food reviews, letters about current issues and lower-secondary heritage walks used for descriptive writing. Literature tasks include filming scenes or writing from a character’s perspective. Secondary 3 has a level-wide interclass debate after examinations. IJ FLAIR brings language, art and music together for a week, including storytelling, choral reading and mini TED-style talks. CAP@IJ is a separate creative-writing programme: students are selected for demonstrated interest and potential, with workshops and competition opportunities.
CCAs and programmes
Bendemeer Secondary School
- Choir (Girls and Boys)
- Concert Band (Girls and Boys)
- Cross Country (Girls and Boys)
- English Drama (Girls and Boys)
- Football (Girls and Boys)
- Girl Guides (Girls)
- Infocomm Technology (Media Production) (Girls and Boys)
- Modern Dance (Girls and Boys)
- National Cadet Corps (NCC) (Land) (Boys)
- National Police Cadet Corps (NPCC) (Girls and Boys)
- Red Cross Youth (Girls and Boys)
- Taekwondo (Girls and Boys)
- Tchoukball (Girls and Boys)
CHIJ Secondary (Toa Payoh)
- Art and Crafts (Girls)
- Badminton (Girls)
- Basketball (Girls)
- Bowling (Girls)
- Chinese Culture and Language (Girls)
- Choir (Girls)
- Community Service (Girls)
- Concert Band (Girls)
- Debating and Public Speaking (Girls)
- English Drama (Girls)
- Girl Guides (Girls)
- Guitar Ensemble (Girls)
- Infocomm Technology (Media Production) (Girls)
- Modern Dance (Girls)
- National Cadet Corps (NCC) (Sea) (Girls)
- Netball (Girls)
- Red Cross Youth (Girls)
- Rhythmic Gymnastics (Girls)
- Robotics (Girls)
- Tennis (Girls)
- Track and Field (Girls)
Listed DSA programmes at Bendemeer Secondary School
- Choir (Girls and Boys)
- Concert Band (Girls and Boys)
- Football (Girls and Boys)
- Modern Dance (Girls and Boys)
- Tchoukball (Girls and Boys)
Listed DSA programmes at CHIJ Secondary (Toa Payoh)
- Badminton (Girls)
- Basketball (Girls)
- Bowling (Girls)
- Choir (Girls)
- Concert Band (Girls)
- Debating (Girls)
- Netball (Girls)
- Rhythmic Gymnastics (Girls)
- Tennis (Girls)
- Track and Field (Girls)
Questions about these schools
How should I choose between Bendemeer Secondary School and CHIJ Secondary (Toa Payoh)?
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: Bendemeer Secondary School 2026 · 11–22; CHIJ Secondary (Toa Payoh) 2026 · 6–10. PG3 · Affiliated: Bendemeer Secondary School Not listed; CHIJ Secondary (Toa Payoh) 2026 · 8–20. PG2 · Non-affiliated: Bendemeer Secondary School 2026 · 22–25; CHIJ Secondary (Toa Payoh) 2026 · 21–22. PG2 · Affiliated: Bendemeer Secondary School Not listed; CHIJ Secondary (Toa Payoh) 2026 · 21–25. PG1 · Non-affiliated: Bendemeer Secondary School 2026 · 25–28; CHIJ Secondary (Toa Payoh) 2026 · 25–28. PG1 · Affiliated: Bendemeer Secondary School Not listed; CHIJ Secondary (Toa Payoh) 2026 · 26–29.
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.