School MattersBendemeer Secondary School vs Nan Hua High School
Compare recorded PSLE entry ranges, CCAs, DSA programmes and location, with intake years shown alongside the data.
At a glance
| Compare | Bendemeer Secondary School | Nan Hua High School |
|---|---|---|
| School type | Co-Ed School | Co-Ed School |
| Level | Secondary (S1-S4) | Secondary (S1-S4) |
| School tags | Not listed | SAP · Autonomous |
| Zone | South | West |
| Address | 1 St Wilfred Road | 41 Clementi Avenue 1 |
| Nearest MRT | Boon Keng | Clementi |
| Listed CCAs | 13 | 24 |
| DSA listings | 5 | 17 |
Differences to explore
- CCA
- The records share 7 CCA listings. Bendemeer Secondary School also lists Football (Girls and Boys), Infocomm Technology (Media Production) (Girls and Boys), National Cadet Corps (NCC) (Land) (Boys), Red Cross Youth (Girls and Boys) and more, which do not appear in the other school's records. Nan Hua High School also lists Art and Crafts (Girls and Boys), Badminton (Girls and Boys), Basketball (Boys), Boys' Brigade (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 2 DSA programme listings. Bendemeer Secondary School also lists Football (Girls and Boys), Modern Dance (Girls and Boys), Tchoukball (Girls and Boys), which do not appear in the other school's records. Nan Hua High School also lists Badminton (Girls and Boys), Basketball (Boys), Chinese Calligraphy (Girls and Boys), 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.
- Programme tags
- Bendemeer Secondary School: no IP or SAP tag listed; Nan Hua High School: SAP. Check the specific programme your child would enter.
- The daily journey
- Nearby MRT stations listed for Bendemeer Secondary School: Boon Keng; for Nan Hua High School: Clementi. Compare the full journey from home, including transfers and the walk to school.
Recorded entry ranges
| Compare | Bendemeer Secondary School | Nan Hua High School |
|---|---|---|
| PG3 · Non-affiliated | 2026 · 11–22 | 2026 · 5M–10M |
| PG2 · Non-affiliated | 2026 · 22–25 | Not listed |
| PG1 · Non-affiliated | 2026 · 25–28 | Not listed |
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.
Nan Hua High School
Nan Hwa Girls’ School began on Coleman Street in 1917 as a Chinese-medium school supported by Cantonese businessmen. It added secondary classes in 1957 and became fully secondary in 1964. Following relocation to Clementi, it became a co-educational English-medium school in 1984. SAP status followed in 2000; the current Clementi Avenue 1 premises opened for operations in January 2004. It became Nan Hua High and autonomous in 2006, introducing its Bicultural Programme in 2009. This is the secondary school’s history and should be kept distinct from Nan Hua Primary.
The science department says STEM Playground participation is offered during curriculum time to all pupils. It gives examples from the 2025 challenges: a chemical-reaction boat made from recycled bottles and a slow-descending paper helicopter. Beyond these shared experiences, the page describes external competitions and a student physics presentation on water’s surface tension. Such examples show both practical classroom exploration and opportunities for further interest. Awards belong to the participating teams; they should not be treated as a measure of every child’s science attainment or an automatic competition place.
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)
Nan Hua High School
- Art and Crafts (Girls and Boys)
- Badminton (Girls and Boys)
- Basketball (Boys)
- Boys' Brigade (Boys)
- Chinese Calligraphy and Brush Painting (Girls and Boys)
- Chinese Drama (Girls and Boys)
- Chinese Orchestra (Girls and Boys)
- Choir (Girls and Boys)
- Community Service (Girls and Boys)
- Concert Band (Girls and Boys)
- Cross Country (Girls and Boys)
- Design and Innovation (Girls and Boys)
- English Drama (Girls and Boys)
- Girl Guides (Girls)
- Guzheng Ensemble (Girls and Boys)
- Harp Ensemble (Girls and Boys)
- Infocomm Technology (Computing) (Girls and Boys)
- Modern Dance (Girls and Boys)
- National Cadet Corps (NCC) (Land) (Girls and Boys)
- National Police Cadet Corps (NPCC) (Girls and Boys)
- Netball (Girls)
- Softball (Girls)
- St John Brigade (Girls and Boys)
- Table Tennis (Girls and Boys)
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 Nan Hua High School
- Badminton (Girls and Boys)
- Basketball (Boys)
- Chinese Calligraphy (Girls and Boys)
- Chinese Drama (Girls and Boys)
- Chinese Orchestra (Girls and Boys)
- Chinese and Modern Dance (Girls and Boys)
- Choir (Girls and Boys)
- Concert Band (Girls and Boys)
- Cross Country (Girls and Boys)
- Debating (Girls and Boys)
- English Drama (Girls and Boys)
- Guzheng Ensemble (Girls and Boys)
- Harp Ensemble (Girls and Boys)
- Leadership (Girls and Boys)
- Netball (Girls)
- Softball (Girls)
- Table Tennis (Girls and Boys)
Questions about these schools
How should I choose between Bendemeer Secondary School and Nan Hua High 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: Bendemeer Secondary School 2026 · 11–22; Nan Hua High School 2026 · 5M–10M. PG2 · Non-affiliated: Bendemeer Secondary School 2026 · 22–25; Nan Hua High School Not listed. PG1 · Non-affiliated: Bendemeer Secondary School 2026 · 25–28; Nan Hua High School Not listed.
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.