School MattersCedar Girls' Secondary School vs CHIJ St. Joseph's Convent
Compare recorded PSLE entry ranges, CCAs, DSA programmes and location, with intake years shown alongside the data.
At a glance
| Compare | Cedar Girls' Secondary School | CHIJ St. Joseph's Convent |
|---|---|---|
| School type | Girls' School | Girls' School |
| Level | Secondary (S1-S4) | Secondary (S1-S4) |
| School tags | IP · Autonomous | Not listed |
| Zone | South | North |
| Address | 1 Cedar Avenue | 62 Sengkang East Way |
| Nearest MRT | Woodleigh, Potong Pasir, Mattar | Sengkang |
| Listed CCAs | 20 | 19 |
| DSA listings | 16 | 7 |
Differences to explore
- CCA
- The records share 10 CCA listings. Cedar Girls' Secondary School also lists Audio Visual Aid (Girls), Basketball (Girls), English Language, Drama and Debating (Girls), Environmental Science (Girls) and more, which do not appear in the other school's records. CHIJ St. Joseph's Convent also lists Angklung/kulintang Ensemble (Girls), Community Service (Girls), Food and Consumer Education (Girls), Guitar Ensemble (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 4 DSA programme listings. Cedar Girls' Secondary School also lists Badminton (Girls), Badminton (Girls) - IP, Basketball (Girls), Basketball (Girls) - IP and more, which do not appear in the other school's records. CHIJ St. Joseph's Convent also lists Choir (Girls), Debate and Theatre (Girls), Leadership (Girls), which do not appear in the other school's records. Listings may be incomplete; confirm availability with each school.
- Programme tags
- Cedar Girls' Secondary School: IP; CHIJ St. Joseph's Convent: no IP or SAP tag listed. Check the specific programme your child would enter.
- The daily journey
- Nearby MRT stations listed for Cedar Girls' Secondary School: Woodleigh, Potong Pasir, Mattar; for CHIJ St. Joseph's Convent: Sengkang. Compare the full journey from home, including transfers and the walk to school.
Recorded entry ranges
| Compare | Cedar Girls' Secondary School | CHIJ St. Joseph's Convent |
|---|---|---|
| IP · Non-affiliated | 2026 · 4–9 | Not listed |
| PG3 · Non-affiliated | 2026 · 6–9 | 2026 · 8–14 |
| PG3 · Affiliated | Not listed | 2026 · 11–20 |
| PG2 · Non-affiliated | Not listed | 2026 · 21–23 |
| PG2 · Affiliated | Not listed | 2026 · 21–25 |
| PG1 · Non-affiliated | Not listed | 2026 · 25–28 |
| 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
Cedar Girls' Secondary School
Cedar Girls’ Secondary was established in 1957 at its Sennett Estate premises with 18 teachers. Its history describes a track-and-field tradition dating to the 1960s, single-session schooling from 1992 and autonomous status in 1996. The Victoria-Cedar Alliance began in 2012. The history page also announces rebuilding of the track in 2026; it does not confirm completion. These are secondary-school milestones, distinct from the similarly named Cedar Primary and its mergers.
For the 2027 intake, the DSA page distinguishes a four-year SEC Programme from the six-year Victoria-Cedar Alliance IP, with four years at Cedar and two at Victoria Junior College. The IP page describes collaboration in CCAs, leadership and talent development. The FAQ says some pupils may be invited to consider changing track after lower secondary, based on performance and learning disposition. It also says Cedar has no affiliated junior college; IP progression to VJC should not be confused with an affiliation bonus for SEC applicants.
- Our History
- Direct School Admission to Year 1 in 2027
- Integrated Programme (IP)
- Frequently Asked Questions
CHIJ St. Joseph's Convent
The school began at Flower Road in 1938 with 21 pupils, one nun and two teachers. Its primary section was later phased out, and it moved to Sengkang in 2000; the new school was officially opened in 2003. MOE’s history and the school’s own chronology disagree on the precise year of the earlier Hillside move and completion of the primary phase-out. Those disputed years are omitted here, rather than combined into a misleadingly precise timeline.
The four-year Applied Learning Programme, The Art of Communication Through Theatre and Debates, runs across the school. It connects speech and drama with English, Literature and Mother Tongue work: published examples include analysing stories, storyboarding, vlogs, speeches and discussions. Students also encounter performances, workshops and competitions. These are different kinds of participation; a class task does not imply a place in an external competition. Families interested in public speaking can ask how the classroom sequence leads to those additional opportunities.
CCAs and programmes
Cedar Girls' Secondary School
- Audio Visual Aid (Girls)
- Badminton (Girls)
- Basketball (Girls)
- Choir (Girls)
- Concert Band (Girls)
- English Language, Drama and Debating (Girls)
- Environmental Science (Girls)
- Girl Guides (Girls)
- Guzheng Ensemble (Girls)
- Handbell Ensemble (Girls)
- Infocomm Technology (Computing) (Girls)
- International and Global Studies (Girls)
- Modern Dance (Girls)
- National Cadet Corps (NCC) (Land) (Girls)
- National Police Cadet Corps (NPCC) (Girls)
- Netball (Girls)
- Red Cross Youth (Girls)
- Table Tennis (Girls)
- Track and Field (Girls)
- Volleyball (Girls)
CHIJ St. Joseph's Convent
- Angklung/kulintang Ensemble (Girls)
- Badminton (Girls)
- Choir (Girls)
- Community Service (Girls)
- Concert Band (Girls)
- Food and Consumer Education (Girls)
- Girl Guides (Girls)
- Guitar Ensemble (Girls)
- Handbell Ensemble (Girls)
- Infocomm Technology (Media Production) (Girls)
- Modern Dance (Girls)
- Modular CCA (Sports) (Girls)
- National Police Cadet Corps (NPCC) (Girls)
- Netball (Girls)
- Shooting (Girls)
- Speech and Drama (Girls)
- St John Brigade (Girls)
- Table Tennis (Girls)
- Volleyball (Girls)
Listed DSA programmes at Cedar Girls' Secondary School
- Badminton (Girls)
- Badminton (Girls) - IP
- Basketball (Girls)
- Basketball (Girls) - IP
- Concert Band (Girls)
- Concert Band (Girls) - IP
- Netball (Girls)
- Netball (Girls) - IP
- Social Innovation (Girls)
- Social Innovation (Girls) - IP
- Table Tennis (Girls)
- Table Tennis (Girls) - IP
- Track and Field (Girls)
- Track and Field (Girls) - IP
- Volleyball (Girls)
- Volleyball (Girls) - IP
Listed DSA programmes at CHIJ St. Joseph's Convent
- Choir (Girls)
- Concert Band (Girls)
- Debate and Theatre (Girls)
- Leadership (Girls)
- Netball (Girls)
- Table Tennis (Girls)
- Volleyball (Girls)
Questions about these schools
How should I choose between Cedar Girls' Secondary School and CHIJ St. Joseph's Convent?
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?
IP · Non-affiliated: Cedar Girls' Secondary School 2026 · 4–9; CHIJ St. Joseph's Convent Not listed. PG3 · Non-affiliated: Cedar Girls' Secondary School 2026 · 6–9; CHIJ St. Joseph's Convent 2026 · 8–14. PG3 · Affiliated: Cedar Girls' Secondary School Not listed; CHIJ St. Joseph's Convent 2026 · 11–20. PG2 · Non-affiliated: Cedar Girls' Secondary School Not listed; CHIJ St. Joseph's Convent 2026 · 21–23. PG2 · Affiliated: Cedar Girls' Secondary School Not listed; CHIJ St. Joseph's Convent 2026 · 21–25. PG1 · Non-affiliated: Cedar Girls' Secondary School Not listed; CHIJ St. Joseph's Convent 2026 · 25–28. PG1 · Affiliated: Cedar Girls' Secondary School Not listed; CHIJ St. Joseph's Convent 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.