School MattersCHIJ Secondary (Toa Payoh) vs Raffles Girls' School (Secondary)
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) | Raffles Girls' School (Secondary) |
|---|---|---|
| School type | Girls' School | Girls' School |
| Level | Secondary (S1-S4) | Secondary (S1-S4) |
| School tags | Autonomous | IP |
| Zone | South | South |
| Address | 626 Lorong 1 Toa Payoh | 2 Braddell Rise |
| Nearest MRT | Toa Payoh | Braddell, Caldecott |
| Listed CCAs | 21 | 35 |
| DSA listings | 10 | 18 |
Differences to explore
- CCA
- The records share 15 CCA listings. CHIJ Secondary (Toa Payoh) also lists Bowling (Girls), Chinese Culture and Language (Girls), Community Service (Girls), English Drama (Girls) and more, which do not appear in the other school's records. Raffles Girls' School (Secondary) also lists Angklung/kulintang Ensemble (Girls), Chinese Dance (Girls), Chinese Orchestra (Girls), Environmental Science (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 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. Raffles Girls' School (Secondary) also lists Badminton (Girls) - IP, Basketball (Girls) - IP, Chinese Language (Girls) - IP, Community Youth Leadership (Girls) - IP and more, which do not appear in the other school's records. Listings may be incomplete; confirm availability with each school.
- Programme tags
- CHIJ Secondary (Toa Payoh): no IP or SAP tag listed; Raffles Girls' School (Secondary): IP. Check the specific programme your child would enter.
- The daily journey
- Nearby MRT stations listed for CHIJ Secondary (Toa Payoh): Toa Payoh; for Raffles Girls' School (Secondary): Braddell, Caldecott. Compare the full journey from home, including transfers and the walk to school.
Recorded entry ranges
| Compare | CHIJ Secondary (Toa Payoh) | Raffles Girls' School (Secondary) |
|---|---|---|
| IP · Non-affiliated | Not listed | 2026 · 4–6 |
| PG3 · Non-affiliated | 2026 · 6–10 | Not listed |
| PG3 · Affiliated | 2026 · 8–20 | Not listed |
| PG2 · Non-affiliated | 2026 · 21–22 | Not listed |
| 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.
Raffles Girls' School (Secondary)
RGS dates its establishment to 1879. Its historical milestones explain that the primary and secondary sections separated in 1959: the secondary section moved to Anderson Road, while the primary section remained at Queen Street as RGPS. RGS and RI introduced the six-year Raffles Programme in 2004. RGS moved from Anderson to Braddell in October 2019. The current admissions overview describes the IP as a six-year commitment and strongly discourages transfers, with transfers to other IP schools allowed only in exceptional circumstances. Families should consider the whole pathway, rather than only Year 1 entry.
The Research Studies curriculum begins with Year 1 skills in inquiry, research design, information literacy and data collection. Year 2 moves into school-based projects, specialised clusters or creative problem-solving, including planning, analysis, report writing and oral presentation. Year 3 intensifies this work and includes public presentation or publication opportunities. The page describes possible external mentorship with universities and other institutions, rather than guaranteeing a particular placement to every pupil. Families can ask how project topics, teams and mentors are allocated, and how research deadlines interact with ordinary subject work.
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)
Raffles Girls' School (Secondary)
- Angklung/kulintang Ensemble (Girls)
- Art and Crafts (Girls)
- Badminton (Girls)
- Basketball (Girls)
- Chinese Dance (Girls)
- Chinese Orchestra (Girls)
- Choir (Girls)
- Concert Band (Girls)
- Debating and Public Speaking (Girls)
- Environmental Science (Girls)
- Girl Guides (Girls)
- Girls' Brigade (Girls)
- Guitar Ensemble (Girls)
- Handbell Ensemble (Girls)
- Infocomm Technology (Computing) (Girls)
- Modern Dance (Girls)
- National Cadet Corps (NCC) (Land) (Girls)
- National Police Cadet Corps (NPCC) (Sea) (Girls)
- Netball (Girls)
- Opera/operatta (Girls)
- Photography (Girls)
- Red Cross Youth (Girls)
- Rhythmic Gymnastics (Girls)
- Robotics (Girls)
- Sailing (Girls)
- Shooting (Girls)
- Softball (Girls)
- Squash (Girls)
- Strategy Games (Girls)
- String Ensemble (Girls)
- Swimming (Girls)
- Table Tennis (Girls)
- Tennis (Girls)
- Track and Field (Girls)
- Trampoline (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 Raffles Girls' School (Secondary)
- Badminton (Girls) - IP
- Basketball (Girls) - IP
- Chinese Language (Girls) - IP
- Community Youth Leadership (Girls) - IP
- English Language (Girls) - IP
- Malay Language (Girls) - IP
- Mathematics (Girls) - IP
- Music Elective Programme (Girls) - IP
- Netball (Girls) - IP
- Rhythmic Gymnastics (Girls) - IP
- Science (Girls) - IP
- Softball (Girls) - IP
- Squash (Girls) - IP
- Swimming (Girls) - IP
- Table Tennis (Girls) - IP
- Tamil Language (Girls) - IP
- Tennis (Girls) - IP
- Visual Arts (Girls) - IP
Questions about these schools
How should I choose between CHIJ Secondary (Toa Payoh) and Raffles Girls' School (Secondary)?
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?
IP · Non-affiliated: CHIJ Secondary (Toa Payoh) Not listed; Raffles Girls' School (Secondary) 2026 · 4–6. PG3 · Non-affiliated: CHIJ Secondary (Toa Payoh) 2026 · 6–10; Raffles Girls' School (Secondary) Not listed. PG3 · Affiliated: CHIJ Secondary (Toa Payoh) 2026 · 8–20; Raffles Girls' School (Secondary) Not listed. PG2 · Non-affiliated: CHIJ Secondary (Toa Payoh) 2026 · 21–22; Raffles Girls' School (Secondary) Not listed. PG2 · Affiliated: CHIJ Secondary (Toa Payoh) 2026 · 21–25; Raffles Girls' School (Secondary) Not listed. PG1 · Non-affiliated: CHIJ Secondary (Toa Payoh) 2026 · 25–28; Raffles Girls' School (Secondary) Not listed. PG1 · Affiliated: CHIJ Secondary (Toa Payoh) 2026 · 26–29; Raffles Girls' School (Secondary) 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.