School MattersCHIJ Secondary (Toa Payoh) 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 Secondary (Toa Payoh) | Crescent Girls' School |
|---|---|---|
| School type | Girls' School | Girls' School |
| Level | Secondary (S1-S4) | Secondary (S1-S4) |
| School tags | Autonomous | Autonomous |
| Zone | South | South |
| Address | 626 Lorong 1 Toa Payoh | 357 Tanglin Road |
| Nearest MRT | Toa Payoh | Redhill |
| Listed CCAs | 21 | 19 |
| DSA listings | 10 | 12 |
Differences to explore
- CCA
- The records share 8 CCA listings. CHIJ Secondary (Toa Payoh) also lists Art and Crafts (Girls), Basketball (Girls), Bowling (Girls), Chinese Culture and Language (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 Secondary (Toa Payoh) also lists Basketball (Girls), Bowling (Girls), Debating (Girls), Rhythmic Gymnastics (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 Secondary (Toa Payoh): Toa Payoh; for Crescent Girls' School: Redhill. Compare the full journey from home, including transfers and the walk to school.
Recorded entry ranges
| Compare | CHIJ Secondary (Toa Payoh) | Crescent Girls' School |
|---|---|---|
| PG3 · Non-affiliated | 2026 · 6–10 | 2026 · 7–13 |
| PG3 · Affiliated | 2026 · 8–20 | Not listed |
| PG2 · Non-affiliated | 2026 · 21–22 | 2026 · 21–23 |
| PG2 · Affiliated | 2026 · 21–25 | Not listed |
| PG1 · Non-affiliated | 2026 · 25–28 | Not listed |
| PG1 · Affiliated | 2026 · 26–29 | 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 Secondary (Toa Payoh)
CHIJ’s Victoria Street convent school began in 1854; its history records separate primary and secondary administration from 1964. The move out of Victoria Street took place in December 1983, with Toa Payoh classes beginning in 1984. The secondary school became autonomous in 1994. From 1 January 2027 it will be named Convent of the Holy Infant Jesus (Secondary), according to the May2026 announcement. Parents comparing the two Toa Payoh schools should keep their admissions and programmes separate.
The English page describes food reviews, letters about current issues and lower-secondary heritage walks used for descriptive writing. Literature tasks include filming scenes or writing from a character’s perspective. Secondary 3 has a level-wide interclass debate after examinations. IJ FLAIR brings language, art and music together for a week, including storytelling, choral reading and mini TED-style talks. CAP@IJ is a separate creative-writing programme: students are selected for demonstrated interest and potential, with workshops and competition opportunities.
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 Secondary (Toa Payoh)
- Art and Crafts (Girls)
- Badminton (Girls)
- Basketball (Girls)
- Bowling (Girls)
- Chinese Culture and Language (Girls)
- Choir (Girls)
- Community Service (Girls)
- Concert Band (Girls)
- Debating and Public Speaking (Girls)
- English Drama (Girls)
- Girl Guides (Girls)
- Guitar Ensemble (Girls)
- Infocomm Technology (Media Production) (Girls)
- Modern Dance (Girls)
- National Cadet Corps (NCC) (Sea) (Girls)
- Netball (Girls)
- Red Cross Youth (Girls)
- Rhythmic Gymnastics (Girls)
- Robotics (Girls)
- Tennis (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 Secondary (Toa Payoh)
- Badminton (Girls)
- Basketball (Girls)
- Bowling (Girls)
- Choir (Girls)
- Concert Band (Girls)
- Debating (Girls)
- Netball (Girls)
- Rhythmic Gymnastics (Girls)
- Tennis (Girls)
- Track and Field (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 Secondary (Toa Payoh) 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 Secondary (Toa Payoh) 2026 · 6–10; Crescent Girls' School 2026 · 7–13. PG3 · Affiliated: CHIJ Secondary (Toa Payoh) 2026 · 8–20; Crescent Girls' School Not listed. PG2 · Non-affiliated: CHIJ Secondary (Toa Payoh) 2026 · 21–22; Crescent Girls' School 2026 · 21–23. PG2 · Affiliated: CHIJ Secondary (Toa Payoh) 2026 · 21–25; Crescent Girls' School Not listed. PG1 · Non-affiliated: CHIJ Secondary (Toa Payoh) 2026 · 25–28; Crescent Girls' School Not listed. PG1 · Affiliated: CHIJ Secondary (Toa Payoh) 2026 · 26–29; 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.