School MattersCHIJ Katong Convent vs St. Anthony's Canossian Secondary 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 | St. Anthony's Canossian Secondary School |
|---|---|---|
| School type | Girls' School | Girls' School |
| Level | Secondary (S1-S4) | Secondary (S1-S4) |
| School tags | Autonomous | Autonomous |
| Zone | East | East |
| Address | 346 Marine Terrace | 1600 Bedok North Avenue 4 |
| Nearest MRT | Bedok, Kembangan, Eunos, Paya Lebar, Marine Terrace | Bedok, Bedok Reservoir |
| Listed CCAs | 18 | 22 |
| DSA listings | 13 | 13 |
Differences to explore
- CCA
- The records share 11 CCA listings. CHIJ Katong Convent also lists Bowling (Girls), Chinese Drama (Girls), Chinese Orchestra (Girls), Entrepreneurship (Girls) and more, which do not appear in the other school's records. St. Anthony's Canossian Secondary School also lists Angklung/kulintang Ensemble (Girls), Audio Visual Aid (Girls), Film (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 8 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. St. Anthony's Canossian Secondary School also lists Angklung/Kulintang Ensemble (Girls), Guitar Ensemble (Girls), Indian Dance (Girls), Percussion Ensemble (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 St. Anthony's Canossian Secondary School: Bedok, Bedok Reservoir. Compare the full journey from home, including transfers and the walk to school.
Recorded entry ranges
| Compare | CHIJ Katong Convent | St. Anthony's Canossian Secondary School |
|---|---|---|
| PG3 · Non-affiliated | 2026 · 11–14 | 2026 · 12–15 |
| PG3 · Affiliated | 2026 · 12–20 | 2026 · 14–22 |
| PG2 · Non-affiliated | 2026 · 21–24 | 2026 · 21–24 |
| PG2 · Affiliated | 2026 · 21–25 | 2026 · 22–25 |
| PG1 · Non-affiliated | 2026 · 26–30 | 2026 · 25–30 |
| PG1 · Affiliated | 2026 · 25–28 | 2026 · 26–29 |
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
St. Anthony's Canossian Secondary School
St Anthony’s Canossian Secondary traces its roots to St Anna’s School, founded on Middle Road in 1879 for six children of poor parishioners. The Canossian sisters took over the girls’ school in 1894. The primary and secondary schools moved to adjoining Bedok North Avenue 4 premises in 1995; the secondary school gained autonomous status in 2002. These are shared historical roots, rather than evidence that the two schools offer the same programmes. The performing arts became part of the formal curriculum in 1998, and the school launched its arts niche and biennial Arts Alive! festival in 2004.
The current arts page says all lower-secondary students study Music and Drama, with eight performing arts CCAs providing further opportunities. Project work includes reflection on the creative process, while service learning connects performance with community activities. The school reports a LASALLE College of the Arts partnership since 2025, including contact with industry professionals and exposure to higher arts education. It also describes visits and workshops involving arts institutions. These are learning opportunities; the page does not establish guaranteed arts-school admission or the same external programme for every pupil.
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)
St. Anthony's Canossian Secondary School
- Angklung/kulintang Ensemble (Girls)
- Audio Visual Aid (Girls)
- Badminton (Girls)
- Choir (Girls)
- Concert Band (Girls)
- Debating and Public Speaking (Girls)
- English Drama (Girls)
- Film (Girls)
- Floorball (Girls)
- Girl Guides (Girls)
- Guitar Ensemble (Girls)
- Handball (Girls)
- Home Economics (Girls)
- Indian Dance (Girls)
- Media Resource Library (Girls)
- Modern Dance (Girls)
- National Civil Defence Cadet Corps (NCDCC) (Girls)
- Netball (Girls)
- Percussion Ensemble (Girls)
- Taekwondo (Girls)
- Tennis (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 St. Anthony's Canossian Secondary School
- Angklung/Kulintang Ensemble (Girls)
- Badminton (Girls)
- Choir (Girls)
- Concert Band (Girls)
- English Drama (Girls)
- Floorball (Girls)
- Guitar Ensemble (Girls)
- Indian Dance (Girls)
- Modern Dance (Girls)
- Netball (Girls)
- Percussion Ensemble (Girls)
- Taekwondo (Girls)
- Track and Field (Girls)
Questions about these schools
How should I choose between CHIJ Katong Convent and St. Anthony's Canossian Secondary 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; St. Anthony's Canossian Secondary School 2026 · 12–15. PG3 · Affiliated: CHIJ Katong Convent 2026 · 12–20; St. Anthony's Canossian Secondary School 2026 · 14–22. PG2 · Non-affiliated: CHIJ Katong Convent 2026 · 21–24; St. Anthony's Canossian Secondary School 2026 · 21–24. PG2 · Affiliated: CHIJ Katong Convent 2026 · 21–25; St. Anthony's Canossian Secondary School 2026 · 22–25. PG1 · Non-affiliated: CHIJ Katong Convent 2026 · 26–30; St. Anthony's Canossian Secondary School 2026 · 25–30. PG1 · Affiliated: CHIJ Katong Convent 2026 · 25–28; St. Anthony's Canossian Secondary School 2026 · 26–29.
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.