School MattersCHIJ Katong Convent vs Crescent Girls' School
Compare recorded PSLE entry ranges, CCAs, DSA programmes and location, with intake years shown alongside the data.
At a glance
| Compare | CHIJ Katong Convent | Crescent Girls' School |
|---|---|---|
| School type | Girls' School | Girls' School |
| Level | Secondary (S1-S4) | Secondary (S1-S4) |
| School tags | Autonomous | Autonomous |
| Zone | East | South |
| Address | 346 Marine Terrace | 357 Tanglin Road |
| Nearest MRT | Bedok, Kembangan, Eunos, Paya Lebar, Marine Terrace | Redhill |
| Listed CCAs | 18 | 19 |
| DSA listings | 13 | 12 |
Differences to explore
- CCA
- The records share 8 CCA listings. CHIJ Katong Convent also lists Bowling (Girls), Chinese Drama (Girls), Chinese Orchestra (Girls), Debating and Public Speaking (Girls) and more, which do not appear in the other school's records. Crescent Girls' School also lists Angklung/kulintang Ensemble (Girls), Audio Visual Aid (Girls), Canoeing (Girls), 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 5 DSA programme listings. CHIJ Katong Convent also lists Bowling (Girls), Chinese Drama (Girls), Chinese Orchestra (Girls), Debating and Public Speaking (Girls) and more, which do not appear in the other school's records. Crescent Girls' School also lists Canoeing (Girls), Chinese and Modern Dance (Girls), Hockey (Girls), International Chess (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 CHIJ Katong Convent: Bedok, Kembangan, Eunos, Paya Lebar, Marine Terrace; for Crescent Girls' School: Redhill. Compare the full journey from home, including transfers and the walk to school.
Recorded entry ranges
| Compare | CHIJ Katong Convent | Crescent Girls' School |
|---|---|---|
| PG3 · Non-affiliated | 2026 · 11–14 | 2026 · 7–13 |
| PG3 · Affiliated | 2026 · 12–20 | Not listed |
| PG2 · Non-affiliated | 2026 · 21–24 | 2026 · 21–23 |
| PG2 · Affiliated | 2026 · 21–25 | Not listed |
| PG1 · Non-affiliated | 2026 · 26–30 | Not listed |
| PG1 · 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
CHIJ Katong Convent
Katong Convent began in 1930 as a private English primary school on Martia Road, with 197 pupils. During the war it used Ceylon Road premises and the name Ceylon Road Girls’ School. It later developed a strong tradition of literature, choral speaking and Shakespeare productions. After the primary section merged with Opera Estate Convent in 1990, Katong Convent operated solely as a secondary school at Marine Terrace. The school gained autonomous status in 2003; primary-school experiences belong to the separate CHIJ Katong Primary entry.
The Communicative, Performing and Visual Arts programme uses three levels: experience for everyone, enrichment for an identified group, and extension for pupils ready for further challenge. Upper-secondary pupils offering Art can access the Enhanced Art Programme’s artist workshops and learning journeys. The Drama Elective Programme describes practical and theoretical theatre study, artist-led masterclasses and performance experiences. The selected drama page still uses O-Level terminology; families choosing a future examination cohort should check the applicable subject name and entry requirements instead of assuming every pupil takes drama as an examination subject.
- CHIJ Katong Convent
- The Communicative, Performing & Visual Arts
- Enhanced Art Programme
- Drama Elective Programme
Crescent Girls' School
Crescent’s history begins with the co-educational Alexandra Estate Secondary School in 1955. The boys moved to Pasir Panjang Secondary in 1956, when it became Crescent Girls’ School. After rebuilding, pupils returned to the site in 1994. It became autonomous in 1996 and joined the FutureSchools initiative in 2007. That background helps explain its continuing use of digital learning, without making an early technology designation proof of today’s classroom experience.
The Integrated Curriculum has a three-year sequence. Secondary 1 combines Science and Geography around water scarcity, including water-quality fieldwork and separation techniques. Secondary 2 examines power through Art, English and History, with work on symbols, post-war Singapore and a recreated 1959 election artefact. Secondary 3 studies governance through English, Maths and Social Studies, using issues such as transport, ageing and healthcare for group recommendations. These are described learning tasks, rather than evidence that every proposal is adopted outside school.
CCAs and programmes
CHIJ Katong Convent
- Badminton (Girls)
- Bowling (Girls)
- Chinese Drama (Girls)
- Chinese Orchestra (Girls)
- Choir (Girls)
- Concert Band (Girls)
- Debating and Public Speaking (Girls)
- English Drama (Girls)
- Entrepreneurship (Girls)
- Floorball (Girls)
- Girl Guides (Girls)
- Heritage (Girls)
- Infocomm Technology (Media Production) (Girls)
- Modern Dance (Girls)
- Modular CCA (Sports) (Girls)
- National Civil Defence Cadet Corps (NCDCC) (Girls)
- Netball (Girls)
- Track and Field (Girls)
Crescent Girls' School
- Angklung/kulintang Ensemble (Girls)
- Audio Visual Aid (Girls)
- Badminton (Girls)
- Canoeing (Girls)
- Chinese Dance (Girls)
- Choir (Girls)
- Concert Band (Girls)
- English Drama (Girls)
- Entrepreneurship (Girls)
- Girl Guides (Girls)
- Hockey (Girls)
- Infocomm Technology (Computing) (Girls)
- International Chess (Girls)
- National Cadet Corps (NCC) (Land) (Girls)
- Netball (Girls)
- Photography (Girls)
- Red Cross Youth (Girls)
- Softball (Girls)
- Track and Field (Girls)
Listed DSA programmes at CHIJ Katong Convent
- Badminton (Girls)
- Bowling (Girls)
- Chinese Drama (Girls)
- Chinese Orchestra (Girls)
- Choir (Girls)
- Concert Band (Girls)
- Debating and Public Speaking (Girls)
- English Drama (Girls)
- Floorball (Girls)
- Modern Dance (Girls)
- Netball (Girls)
- Track and Field (Girls)
- Visual Arts (Girls)
Listed DSA programmes at Crescent Girls' School
- Badminton (Girls)
- Canoeing (Girls)
- Chinese and Modern Dance (Girls)
- Choir (Girls)
- Concert Band (Girls)
- Hockey (Girls)
- International Chess (Girls)
- Leadership (Girls)
- Music Elective Programme (Girls)
- Netball (Girls)
- Softball (Girls)
- Track and Field (Girls)
Questions about these schools
How should I choose between CHIJ Katong Convent and Crescent Girls' 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: CHIJ Katong Convent 2026 · 11–14; Crescent Girls' School 2026 · 7–13. PG3 · Affiliated: CHIJ Katong Convent 2026 · 12–20; Crescent Girls' School Not listed. PG2 · Non-affiliated: CHIJ Katong Convent 2026 · 21–24; Crescent Girls' School 2026 · 21–23. PG2 · Affiliated: CHIJ Katong Convent 2026 · 21–25; Crescent Girls' School Not listed. PG1 · Non-affiliated: CHIJ Katong Convent 2026 · 26–30; Crescent Girls' School Not listed. PG1 · Affiliated: CHIJ Katong Convent 2026 · 25–28; Crescent Girls' 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.