School MattersBendemeer Secondary School vs Geylang Methodist School (Secondary)
Compare recorded PSLE entry ranges, CCAs, DSA programmes and location, with intake years shown alongside the data.
At a glance
| Compare | Bendemeer Secondary School | Geylang Methodist School (Secondary) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1 St Wilfred Road | 2 Geylang East Central |
| Nearest MRT | Boon Keng | Aljunied |
| Listed CCAs | 13 | 19 |
| DSA listings | 5 | 4 |
Differences to explore
- CCA
- The records share 4 CCA listings. Bendemeer Secondary School also lists Cross Country (Girls and Boys), Football (Girls and Boys), Infocomm Technology (Media Production) (Girls and Boys), Modern Dance (Girls and Boys) and more, which do not appear in the other school's records. Geylang Methodist School (Secondary) also lists Badminton (Girls and Boys), Basketball (Boys), Boys' Brigade (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. 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. Geylang Methodist School (Secondary) also lists Badminton (Girls and Boys), Chinese Dance (Girls), Leadership (Girls and Boys), Volleyball (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 Bendemeer Secondary School: Boon Keng; for Geylang Methodist School (Secondary): Aljunied. Compare the full journey from home, including transfers and the walk to school.
Recorded entry ranges
| Compare | Bendemeer Secondary School | Geylang Methodist School (Secondary) |
|---|---|---|
| PG3 · Non-affiliated | 2026 · 11–22 | 2026 · 11–14 |
| PG3 · Affiliated | Not listed | 2026 · 11–21 |
| PG2 · Non-affiliated | 2026 · 22–25 | 2026 · 21–24 |
| PG2 · Affiliated | Not listed | 2026 · 22–25 |
| PG1 · Non-affiliated | 2026 · 25–28 | 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
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.
Geylang Methodist School (Secondary)
Geylang Methodist's origins lie in a class of 27 girls within Geylang Chinese Methodist Church in 1924. Secondary classes began in 1950. In 1984 the institution split into separate primary and secondary schools and became co-educational; the secondary school became single-session in 1999. The schools marked their centenary in 2024 with The Living Gallery heritage museum. The shared heritage should not blur their different programmes: the secondary school's sustainability ALP is distinct from the primary school's English communication programme.
The Tier 1 ALP is integrated into science for all lower-secondary pupils, with one hour a week over ten weeks. Secondary 1 investigates the urban heat-island effect, while Secondary 2 explores urban agriculture through experiments, fieldwork and a mini-project. Tier 2 is for interested Secondary 3 pupils seeking further STEM work. This is a useful distinction between scheduled general exposure and additional opportunities. Parents can ask what the project demands, how work is assessed and how pupils with different science subject levels are supported.
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)
Geylang Methodist School (Secondary)
- Badminton (Girls and Boys)
- Basketball (Boys)
- Boys' Brigade (Boys)
- Chinese Dance (Girls)
- Choir (Girls and Boys)
- Concert Band (Girls and Boys)
- English Drama (Girls and Boys)
- Football (Boys)
- Girl Guides (Girls)
- Girls' Brigade (Girls)
- National Police Cadet Corps (NPCC) (Boys)
- Netball (Girls)
- Photography (Girls and Boys)
- Softball (Girls)
- Strategy Games (Girls and Boys)
- Student Leadership (Council) (Girls and Boys)
- Table Tennis (Girls and Boys)
- Track and Field (Girls and Boys)
- Volleyball (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 Geylang Methodist School (Secondary)
- Badminton (Girls and Boys)
- Chinese Dance (Girls)
- Leadership (Girls and Boys)
- Volleyball (Boys)
Questions about these schools
How should I choose between Bendemeer Secondary School and Geylang Methodist 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: Bendemeer Secondary School 2026 · 11–22; Geylang Methodist School (Secondary) 2026 · 11–14. PG3 · Affiliated: Bendemeer Secondary School Not listed; Geylang Methodist School (Secondary) 2026 · 11–21. PG2 · Non-affiliated: Bendemeer Secondary School 2026 · 22–25; Geylang Methodist School (Secondary) 2026 · 21–24. PG2 · Affiliated: Bendemeer Secondary School Not listed; Geylang Methodist School (Secondary) 2026 · 22–25. PG1 · Non-affiliated: Bendemeer Secondary School 2026 · 25–28; Geylang Methodist School (Secondary) 2026 · 25–30. PG1 · Affiliated: Bendemeer Secondary School Not listed; Geylang Methodist School (Secondary) 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.