School MattersCHIJ Secondary (Toa Payoh) 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 Secondary (Toa Payoh) | St. Anthony's Canossian Secondary School |
|---|---|---|
| School type | Girls' School | Girls' School |
| Level | Secondary (S1-S4) | Secondary (S1-S4) |
| School tags | Autonomous | Autonomous |
| Zone | South | East |
| Address | 626 Lorong 1 Toa Payoh | 1600 Bedok North Avenue 4 |
| Nearest MRT | Toa Payoh | Bedok, Bedok Reservoir |
| Listed CCAs | 21 | 22 |
| DSA listings | 10 | 13 |
Differences to explore
- CCA
- The records share 11 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. St. Anthony's Canossian Secondary School also lists Angklung/kulintang Ensemble (Girls), Audio Visual Aid (Girls), Film (Girls), Floorball (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. St. Anthony's Canossian Secondary School also lists Angklung/Kulintang Ensemble (Girls), English Drama (Girls), Floorball (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.
- The daily journey
- Nearby MRT stations listed for CHIJ Secondary (Toa Payoh): Toa Payoh; 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 Secondary (Toa Payoh) | St. Anthony's Canossian Secondary School |
|---|---|---|
| PG3 · Non-affiliated | 2026 · 6–10 | 2026 · 12–15 |
| PG3 · Affiliated | 2026 · 8–20 | 2026 · 14–22 |
| PG2 · Non-affiliated | 2026 · 21–22 | 2026 · 21–24 |
| PG2 · Affiliated | 2026 · 21–25 | 2026 · 22–25 |
| PG1 · Non-affiliated | 2026 · 25–28 | 2026 · 25–30 |
| PG1 · Affiliated | 2026 · 26–29 | 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 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.
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 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)
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 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 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 Secondary (Toa Payoh) 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 Secondary (Toa Payoh) 2026 · 6–10; St. Anthony's Canossian Secondary School 2026 · 12–15. PG3 · Affiliated: CHIJ Secondary (Toa Payoh) 2026 · 8–20; St. Anthony's Canossian Secondary School 2026 · 14–22. PG2 · Non-affiliated: CHIJ Secondary (Toa Payoh) 2026 · 21–22; St. Anthony's Canossian Secondary School 2026 · 21–24. PG2 · Affiliated: CHIJ Secondary (Toa Payoh) 2026 · 21–25; St. Anthony's Canossian Secondary School 2026 · 22–25. PG1 · Non-affiliated: CHIJ Secondary (Toa Payoh) 2026 · 25–28; St. Anthony's Canossian Secondary School 2026 · 25–30. PG1 · Affiliated: CHIJ Secondary (Toa Payoh) 2026 · 26–29; 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.