School MattersCHIJ Secondary (Toa Payoh) vs Pasir Ris Secondary 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) | Pasir Ris Secondary School |
|---|---|---|
| School type | Girls' School | Co-Ed School |
| Level | Secondary (S1-S4) | Secondary (S1-S4) |
| School tags | Autonomous | Not listed |
| Zone | South | East |
| Address | 626 Lorong 1 Toa Payoh | 390 Tampines Street 21 |
| Nearest MRT | Toa Payoh | Tampines, Tampines East, Tampines West |
| Listed CCAs | 21 | 14 |
| DSA listings | 10 | 8 |
Differences to explore
- CCA
- The records share 1 CCA listing. CHIJ Secondary (Toa Payoh) also lists Art and Crafts (Girls), Badminton (Girls), Basketball (Girls), Bowling (Girls) and more, which do not appear in the other school's records. Pasir Ris Secondary School also lists Badminton (Boys), Basketball (Girls and Boys), Chinese Orchestra (Girls and Boys), Choir (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 0 DSA programme listings. CHIJ Secondary (Toa Payoh) also lists Badminton (Girls), Basketball (Girls), Bowling (Girls), Choir (Girls) and more, which do not appear in the other school's records. Pasir Ris Secondary School also lists Chinese Orchestra (Girls and Boys), Choir (Girls and Boys), Concert Band (Girls and Boys), Digital Media (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 Secondary (Toa Payoh): Toa Payoh; for Pasir Ris Secondary School: Tampines, Tampines East, Tampines West. Compare the full journey from home, including transfers and the walk to school.
Recorded entry ranges
| Compare | CHIJ Secondary (Toa Payoh) | Pasir Ris Secondary School |
|---|---|---|
| PG3 · Non-affiliated | 2026 · 6–10 | 2026 · 11–17 |
| 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 | 2026 · 25–27 |
| 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.
Pasir Ris Secondary School
Pasir Ris Secondary opened on 2 January 1985 as the first secondary school in Tampines, initially borrowing Chongzheng Primary’s premises. It moved to Tampines Street 21 four months later and officially opened on 20 August 1987. Single-session operations began in 2000. After PRIME upgrading during 2006–07, the school returned to its current site in January 2008. This history distinguishes it from Pasir Ris Crest Secondary, a different school. Its longstanding Pride and Responsibility motto provides background, while current programme pages explain what pupils actually undertake.
Shine@PRSS is a broad-based music and performing-arts LLP, with a progression from exposure towards specialisation. Listed experiences include Cultural Fusion modules, theatre, MUSEIT and assembly showcases. Separately, Sec 1–2 Interdisciplinary Project Work uses the UN Sustainable Development Goals: pupils research national and international sources, then investigate issues at school or community level and engage stakeholders. STEAM is integrated into lessons and supported by a festival. These programmes offer different ways to apply learning; the published list does not promise every showcase or specialist arts pathway to every pupil.
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)
Pasir Ris Secondary School
- Badminton (Boys)
- Basketball (Girls and Boys)
- Chinese Orchestra (Girls and Boys)
- Choir (Girls and Boys)
- Concert Band (Girls and Boys)
- Design and Innovation (Girls and Boys)
- Floorball (Boys)
- Football (Boys)
- Modern Dance (Girls and Boys)
- National Cadet Corps (NCC) (Land) (Girls and Boys)
- National Civil Defence Cadet Corps (NCDCC) (Girls and Boys)
- National Police Cadet Corps (NPCC) (Girls and Boys)
- Netball (Girls)
- Volleyball (Girls and Boys)
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 Pasir Ris Secondary School
- Chinese Orchestra (Girls and Boys)
- Choir (Girls and Boys)
- Concert Band (Girls and Boys)
- Digital Media (Girls and Boys)
- English Drama (Girls and Boys)
- Football (Boys)
- Modern Dance (Girls and Boys)
- Volleyball (Girls and Boys)
Questions about these schools
How should I choose between CHIJ Secondary (Toa Payoh) and Pasir Ris 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 Secondary (Toa Payoh) 2026 · 6–10; Pasir Ris Secondary School 2026 · 11–17. PG3 · Affiliated: CHIJ Secondary (Toa Payoh) 2026 · 8–20; Pasir Ris Secondary School Not listed. PG2 · Non-affiliated: CHIJ Secondary (Toa Payoh) 2026 · 21–22; Pasir Ris Secondary School 2026 · 21–23. PG2 · Affiliated: CHIJ Secondary (Toa Payoh) 2026 · 21–25; Pasir Ris Secondary School Not listed. PG1 · Non-affiliated: CHIJ Secondary (Toa Payoh) 2026 · 25–28; Pasir Ris Secondary School 2026 · 25–27. PG1 · Affiliated: CHIJ Secondary (Toa Payoh) 2026 · 26–29; Pasir Ris 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.