School MattersCHIJ Katong Convent vs Yio Chu Kang 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 | Yio Chu Kang Secondary School |
|---|---|---|
| School type | Girls' School | Co-Ed School |
| Level | Secondary (S1-S4) | Secondary (S1-S4) |
| School tags | Autonomous | Not listed |
| Zone | East | South |
| Address | 346 Marine Terrace | 3063 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 5 |
| Nearest MRT | Bedok, Kembangan, Eunos, Paya Lebar, Marine Terrace | Yio Chu Kang |
| Listed CCAs | 18 | 15 |
| DSA listings | 13 | 15 |
Differences to explore
- CCA
- The records share 2 CCA listings. CHIJ Katong Convent also lists Bowling (Girls), Chinese Drama (Girls), Chinese Orchestra (Girls), Choir (Girls) and more, which do not appear in the other school's records. Yio Chu Kang Secondary School also lists Basketball (Boys), Chinese Dance (Girls), Choir (Girls and Boys), Concert Band (Girls and 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. CHIJ Katong Convent also lists Bowling (Girls), Chinese Drama (Girls), Chinese Orchestra (Girls), Choir (Girls) and more, which do not appear in the other school's records. Yio Chu Kang Secondary School also lists Basketball (Boys), Chinese Dance (Girls and Boys), Choir (Girls and Boys), Concert Band (Girls and 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 CHIJ Katong Convent: Bedok, Kembangan, Eunos, Paya Lebar, Marine Terrace; for Yio Chu Kang Secondary School: Yio Chu Kang. Compare the full journey from home, including transfers and the walk to school.
Recorded entry ranges
| Compare | CHIJ Katong Convent | Yio Chu Kang Secondary School |
|---|---|---|
| PG3 · Non-affiliated | 2026 · 11–14 | 2026 · 15–22 |
| PG3 · Affiliated | 2026 · 12–20 | Not listed |
| PG2 · Non-affiliated | 2026 · 21–24 | 2026 · 23–25 |
| PG2 · Affiliated | 2026 · 21–25 | Not listed |
| PG1 · Non-affiliated | 2026 · 26–30 | 2026 · 25–30 |
| 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
Yio Chu Kang Secondary School
MOE records the school’s establishment in 1965, its move to Ang Mo Kio Avenue 5 in 1982, and the merger with Chong Boon Secondary in 2018. The merged school retained Yio Chu Kang’s English name and adopted Chong Boon’s Chinese name, 崇文中学. It introduced a new school song in 2019. The heritage record also dates its performing-arts niche status to 2007 and Pathlight satellite partnership to 2014. Older alumni accounts may therefore concern a different period of school organisation; the merger is an important boundary when reading them.
The ALP centres on technological sustainability and connects STEM knowledge to community problems. Its structured curriculum develops coding and computational thinking through inquiry, with a Secondary 1–2 curriculum overview. Further options include the Mechatronics, Aeronautical and Robotics club, competitions, Secondary 3 polytechnic elective modules, mentorship and a maker programme. These are additional opportunities for interested pupils, not a guarantee that every child receives every placement. STEM DSA entrants are expected to join the relevant club. A family should compare ordinary curriculum exposure with the time, selection and commitments attached to deeper participation.
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)
Yio Chu Kang Secondary School
- Badminton (Girls)
- Basketball (Boys)
- Chinese Dance (Girls)
- Choir (Girls and Boys)
- Concert Band (Girls and Boys)
- English Drama (Girls and Boys)
- Floorball (Boys)
- Indian Dance (Girls and Boys)
- Infocomm Technology (Computing) (Girls and Boys)
- Infocomm Technology (Media Production) (Girls and Boys)
- Malay Dance (Girls and Boys)
- National Police Cadet Corps (NPCC) (Girls and Boys)
- Netball (Girls)
- Red Cross Youth (Girls and Boys)
- Robotics (Girls and Boys)
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 Yio Chu Kang Secondary School
- Badminton (Girls)
- Basketball (Boys)
- Chinese Dance (Girls and Boys)
- Choir (Girls and Boys)
- Concert Band (Girls and Boys)
- Digital Media (Girls and Boys)
- English Drama (Girls and Boys)
- Floorball (Boys)
- Indian Dance (Girls and Boys)
- Malay Dance (Girls and Boys)
- Mechatronics, Aeronautics and Robotics (Girls and Boys)
- Media Arts / Film / Photography (Girls and Boys)
- National Police Cadet Corps (NPCC) (Girls and Boys)
- Netball (Girls)
- Red Cross Youth (Girls and Boys)
Questions about these schools
How should I choose between CHIJ Katong Convent and Yio Chu Kang 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; Yio Chu Kang Secondary School 2026 · 15–22. PG3 · Affiliated: CHIJ Katong Convent 2026 · 12–20; Yio Chu Kang Secondary School Not listed. PG2 · Non-affiliated: CHIJ Katong Convent 2026 · 21–24; Yio Chu Kang Secondary School 2026 · 23–25. PG2 · Affiliated: CHIJ Katong Convent 2026 · 21–25; Yio Chu Kang Secondary School Not listed. PG1 · Non-affiliated: CHIJ Katong Convent 2026 · 26–30; Yio Chu Kang Secondary School 2026 · 25–30. PG1 · Affiliated: CHIJ Katong Convent 2026 · 25–28; Yio Chu Kang Secondary 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.