School MattersBendemeer Secondary School vs St Andrew's 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 | St Andrew's School (Secondary) |
|---|---|---|
| School type | Co-Ed School | Boys' School |
| Level | Secondary (S1-S4) | Secondary (S1-S4) |
| School tags | Not listed | Not listed |
| Zone | South | South |
| Address | 1 St Wilfred Road | 15 Francis Thomas Drive |
| Nearest MRT | Boon Keng | Potong Pasir |
| Listed CCAs | 13 | 19 |
| DSA listings | 5 | 8 |
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. St Andrew's School (Secondary) also lists Badminton (Boys), Basketball (Boys), Boys' Brigade (Boys), Choir (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. 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. St Andrew's School (Secondary) also lists Concert Band (Boys), Football (Boys), Hockey (Boys), Leadership (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 Bendemeer Secondary School: Boon Keng; for St Andrew's School (Secondary): Potong Pasir. Compare the full journey from home, including transfers and the walk to school.
Recorded entry ranges
| Compare | Bendemeer Secondary School | St Andrew's School (Secondary) |
|---|---|---|
| PG3 · Non-affiliated | 2026 · 11–22 | 2026 · 8–9 |
| PG3 · Affiliated | Not listed | 2026 · 9–22 |
| PG2 · Non-affiliated | 2026 · 22–25 | 2026 · 21 |
| PG2 · Affiliated | Not listed | 2026 · 21–25 |
| PG1 · Non-affiliated | 2026 · 25–28 | 2026 · 25–27 |
| PG1 · Affiliated | Not listed | 2026 · 25–30 |
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.
St Andrew's School (Secondary)
The school dates its founding to 8 September 1862, when the Anglican Church adopted an earlier Chin Chew Street institution. The Woodsville campus opened in 1940; the secondary school later used a new Potong Pasir site in 1986, before returning to Woodsville in December 2004 as part of St Andrew’s Village. The Village officially opened in August 2006. On 8 September 2025, the junior and secondary schools were renamed St Andrew’s School (Junior) and St Andrew’s School (Secondary), reflecting their shared identity rather than a newly established school.
The science page describes Secondary 1 investigations of Kallang River water quality and its ecosystem, followed by Secondary 2 ecological surveys at the park connector. In the Therapeutic Garden, pupils compare heat absorption across surfaces and containers using data loggers. Upper-secondary science offerings include Biology, Chemistry, Physics and combined-science options. The subject list does not guarantee every combination to every pupil. These practical descriptions show how scientific inquiry is introduced; they do not establish competition entry for all students or measured environmental outcomes.
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)
St Andrew's School (Secondary)
- Badminton (Boys)
- Basketball (Boys)
- Boys' Brigade (Boys)
- Choir (Boys)
- Concert Band (Boys)
- English Drama (Boys)
- Football (Boys)
- Hockey (Boys)
- Infocomm Technology (Media Production) (Boys)
- National Cadet Corps (NCC) (Land) (Boys)
- National Police Cadet Corps (NPCC) (Boys)
- Rugby (Boys)
- Scouts (Boys)
- Singapore Youth Flying Club (Boys)
- Squash (Boys)
- Swimming (Boys)
- Tennis (Boys)
- Track and Field (Boys)
- Water Polo (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 St Andrew's School (Secondary)
- Concert Band (Boys)
- Football (Boys)
- Hockey (Boys)
- Leadership (Boys)
- Rugby (Boys)
- Squash (Boys)
- Visual Arts (Boys)
- Water Polo (Boys)
Questions about these schools
How should I choose between Bendemeer Secondary School and St Andrew's 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; St Andrew's School (Secondary) 2026 · 8–9. PG3 · Affiliated: Bendemeer Secondary School Not listed; St Andrew's School (Secondary) 2026 · 9–22. PG2 · Non-affiliated: Bendemeer Secondary School 2026 · 22–25; St Andrew's School (Secondary) 2026 · 21. PG2 · Affiliated: Bendemeer Secondary School Not listed; St Andrew's School (Secondary) 2026 · 21–25. PG1 · Non-affiliated: Bendemeer Secondary School 2026 · 25–28; St Andrew's School (Secondary) 2026 · 25–27. PG1 · Affiliated: Bendemeer Secondary School Not listed; St Andrew's School (Secondary) 2026 · 25–30.
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.