School MattersCHIJ St. Theresa's Convent 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 St. Theresa's Convent | Crescent Girls' School |
|---|---|---|
| School type | Girls' School | Girls' School |
| Level | Secondary (S1-S4) | Secondary (S1-S4) |
| School tags | Not listed | Autonomous |
| Zone | South | South |
| Address | 160 Lower Delta Road | 357 Tanglin Road |
| Nearest MRT | Harbourfront, Tiong Bahru | Redhill |
| Listed CCAs | 17 | 19 |
| DSA listings | 7 | 12 |
Differences to explore
- CCA
- The records share 9 CCA listings. CHIJ St. Theresa's Convent also lists Bowling (Girls), Community Service (Girls), Debating and Public Speaking (Girls), Floorball (Girls) and more, which do not appear in the other school's records. Crescent Girls' School also lists Audio Visual Aid (Girls), Badminton (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 4 DSA programme listings. CHIJ St. Theresa's Convent also lists English Drama (Girls), Floorball (Girls), Modern Dance (Girls), which do not appear in the other school's records. Crescent Girls' School also lists Badminton (Girls), Canoeing (Girls), Chinese and Modern Dance (Girls), Choir (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 St. Theresa's Convent: Harbourfront, Tiong Bahru; for Crescent Girls' School: Redhill. Compare the full journey from home, including transfers and the walk to school.
Recorded entry ranges
| Compare | CHIJ St. Theresa's Convent | Crescent Girls' School |
|---|---|---|
| PG3 · Non-affiliated | 2026 · 11–13 | 2026 · 7–13 |
| PG3 · Affiliated | 2026 · 9–20 | Not listed |
| PG2 · Non-affiliated | 2026 · 21–24 | 2026 · 21–23 |
| PG2 · Affiliated | 2026 · 21–25 | Not listed |
| PG1 · Non-affiliated | 2026 · 25–30 | Not listed |
| PG1 · Affiliated | 2026 · 26–28 | 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.
How to choose between them
Both are solid South Zone girls' schools with strong arts cultures — the real decision comes down to academic fit and how your daughter learns best. Crescent's wider COP range means more students across ability bands, while St. Theresa's slightly tighter range creates a more uniform peer group.
Consider CHIJ St. Theresa's Convent if…
- Warm Catholic IJ tradition with 90+ years of character formation
- Strong performing arts identity with 3 SYF Distinctions
Consider Crescent Girls' School if…
- 12 DSA pathways gives talented students more entry options
- 4 SYF Distinctions signals consistently outstanding arts programme
If your daughter's AL score sits in the 11–13 range, both schools welcome her — let her CCAs and school culture visit make the final call.
Get to know each school
CHIJ St. Theresa's Convent
MOE traces the beginnings to the Church of St Teresa’s efforts to educate poor children around Kampong Bahru in 1929. The school took the name CHIJ St Theresa’s Convent at Hood Lodge in 1933, with 25 pupils learning English and Tamil. Its primary section was phased out by 1992. It returned to its upgraded premises in 2011, with the campus officially opened in 2013. These dates distinguish the school’s early primary history from the secondary school families are considering now.
The Applied Learning Programme builds on Education for Life, which began in 1992. Its current theme is Portable Skills and Real-World Problem Solving. Secondary 1 examples include MacRitchie water testing, Science Centre learning and connections between the environment, poetry and community history. Secondary 2 explores sustainability through the Sustainable Singapore Gallery, coding and prototypes. Secondary 3 investigates how Khatib Central can be more inclusive. The published sequence is concrete, but does not itself establish how every pupil’s project is assessed or what individual fieldwork adjustments are available.
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 St. Theresa's Convent
- Angklung/kulintang Ensemble (Girls)
- Bowling (Girls)
- Choir (Girls)
- Community Service (Girls)
- Concert Band (Girls)
- Debating and Public Speaking (Girls)
- English Drama (Girls)
- Floorball (Girls)
- Girl Guides (Girls)
- Guitar Ensemble (Girls)
- Hockey (Girls)
- Infocomm Technology (Media Production) (Girls)
- Modern Dance (Girls)
- National Police Cadet Corps (NPCC) (Girls)
- Netball (Girls)
- Softball (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 St. Theresa's Convent
- English Drama (Girls)
- Floorball (Girls)
- Hockey (Girls)
- Modern Dance (Girls)
- Netball (Girls)
- Softball (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 St. Theresa's Convent 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 St. Theresa's Convent 2026 · 11–13; Crescent Girls' School 2026 · 7–13. PG3 · Affiliated: CHIJ St. Theresa's Convent 2026 · 9–20; Crescent Girls' School Not listed. PG2 · Non-affiliated: CHIJ St. Theresa's Convent 2026 · 21–24; Crescent Girls' School 2026 · 21–23. PG2 · Affiliated: CHIJ St. Theresa's Convent 2026 · 21–25; Crescent Girls' School Not listed. PG1 · Non-affiliated: CHIJ St. Theresa's Convent 2026 · 25–30; Crescent Girls' School Not listed. PG1 · Affiliated: CHIJ St. Theresa's Convent 2026 · 26–28; 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.