School MattersChung Cheng High School (Main) vs Greendale Secondary School
Compare recorded PSLE entry ranges, CCAs, DSA programmes and location, with intake years shown alongside the data.
At a glance
| Compare | Chung Cheng High School (Main) | Greendale Secondary School |
|---|---|---|
| School type | Co-Ed School | Co-Ed School |
| Level | Secondary (S1-S4) | Secondary (S1-S4) |
| School tags | SAP · Autonomous | Not listed |
| Zone | East | East |
| Address | 50 Goodman Road | 51 Edgedale Plains |
| Nearest MRT | Dakota | Punggol, Meridian |
| Listed CCAs | 22 | 18 |
| DSA listings | 9 | 3 |
Differences to explore
- CCA
- The records share 7 CCA listings. Chung Cheng High School (Main) also lists Badminton (Girls and Boys), Basketball (Girls and Boys), Chinese Calligraphy and Brush Painting (Girls and Boys), Chinese Chess (Girls and Boys) and more, which do not appear in the other school's records. Greendale Secondary School also lists Angklung/kulintang Ensemble (Girls and Boys), Canoeing (Girls and Boys), Choir (Girls), Fencing (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. Chung Cheng High School (Main) also lists Badminton (Girls and Boys), Basketball (Girls and Boys), Chinese Language (Girls and Boys), Chinese Orchestra (Girls and Boys) and more, which do not appear in the other school's records. Greendale Secondary School also lists Design, Technology and Engineering (DTE) (Girls and Boys), Leadership (Girls and Boys), Outdoor Adventure (Girls and Boys), which do not appear in the other school's records. Listings may be incomplete; confirm availability with each school.
- Programme tags
- Chung Cheng High School (Main): SAP; Greendale Secondary School: no IP or SAP tag listed. Check the specific programme your child would enter.
- The daily journey
- Nearby MRT stations listed for Chung Cheng High School (Main): Dakota; for Greendale Secondary School: Punggol, Meridian. Compare the full journey from home, including transfers and the walk to school.
Recorded entry ranges
| Compare | Chung Cheng High School (Main) | Greendale Secondary School |
|---|---|---|
| PG3 · Non-affiliated | 2026 · 5D–10M | 2026 · 11–16 |
| PG2 · Non-affiliated | Not listed | 2026 · 21–23 |
| PG1 · Non-affiliated | Not listed | 2026 · 25–27 |
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
Chung Cheng High School (Main)
Chung Cheng began as a boys' school at Kim Yam Road on 24 January 1939. It closed during the Japanese Occupation and reopened in 1945, admitting girls. The Goodman Road campus became Chung Cheng High School (Main) in 1947; the original campus became the Branch school, which later moved to Yishun. The school joined the Special Assistance Plan in 1979 and became autonomous in 1996. Its Administration Building and Entrance Arch were gazetted together as a National Monument in 2014. The school records the reopening of the Grand Auditorium in July 2025.
Students mention the lake when describing their school days. A 2024 graduate described walking beside it when studies felt overwhelming, and staying in classrooms to study after lessons. In a separate account, a self-described Secondary 4 student wrote about spending time revising in the “fish tank” study space. The 2024 graduate also gave specific examples of teacher help: optional Additional Maths lessons during the June holidays, Chemistry revision sessions for a small group, and teachers willing to mark extra work. The Secondary 4 writer praised their upper-secondary teachers but said their lower-secondary experience had been disappointing. For an incoming Secondary 1 family, support in the first two years is worth asking about.
- Chung Cheng High School (Main): school history
- National Heritage Board: Chung Cheng Main Administration Building and Entrance Arch
- 2024 graduate: school environment and teacher support
- CCHM glaze: a self-described Secondary 4 student’s account
Greendale Secondary School
Greendale Secondary welcomed its first 320 Secondary 1 pupils on 2 January 2006 and officially opened in 2007. MOE records its first Secondary 4 graduating cohort in 2009, the launch of design-and-engineering and outdoor-adventure programmes in 2014, and Subject-Based Banding for the 2017 Secondary 1 cohort. Those milestones describe the secondary school’s development; they should not be confused with nearby Greendale Primary or used as current subject-placement criteria.
The ALP gives Secondary 1 pupils coding and electronics work with Arduino, including LEDs, buzzers and servo motors, alongside CAD and 3D printing. Secondary 2 adds Annikken Andee interfaces that control projects from mobile devices, plus exposure to AI and drones. The SIT Community Challenge brings pupils together with community organisations to develop solutions and pitch them to judges. The published programme awards YEA (Applied Learning) after completing the Secondary 1–2 programme. Overseas STEM trips and upper-secondary competitions involve selected students.
CCAs and programmes
Chung Cheng High School (Main)
- Art and Crafts (Girls and Boys)
- Badminton (Girls and Boys)
- Basketball (Girls and Boys)
- Chinese Calligraphy and Brush Painting (Girls and Boys)
- Chinese Chess (Girls and Boys)
- Chinese Drama (Girls and Boys)
- Chinese Orchestra (Girls and Boys)
- Choir (Girls and Boys)
- Concert Band (Girls and Boys)
- Digital Media (Girls and Boys)
- English Drama (Girls and Boys)
- Girl Guides (Girls)
- Lion and Dragon Dance (Girls and Boys)
- Modern Dance (Girls and Boys)
- National Cadet Corps (NCC) (Land) (Boys)
- National Police Cadet Corps (NPCC) (Girls and Boys)
- Netball (Girls)
- Scouts (Boys)
- St John Brigade (Girls and Boys)
- Table Tennis (Girls and Boys)
- Volleyball (Girls and Boys)
- Wushu (Girls and Boys)
Greendale Secondary School
- Angklung/kulintang Ensemble (Girls and Boys)
- Art and Crafts (Girls and Boys)
- Canoeing (Girls and Boys)
- Chinese Orchestra (Girls and Boys)
- Choir (Girls)
- Digital Media (Girls and Boys)
- English Drama (Girls and Boys)
- Fencing (Girls and Boys)
- Floorball (Girls and Boys)
- Football (Boys)
- Media Resource Library (Girls and Boys)
- Modern Dance (Girls and Boys)
- National Cadet Corps (NCC) (Land) (Boys)
- National Police Cadet Corps (NPCC) (Girls and Boys)
- Outdoor Adventure (Girls and Boys)
- Red Cross Youth (Girls and Boys)
- Robotics (Girls and Boys)
- Softball (Girls and Boys)
Listed DSA programmes at Chung Cheng High School (Main)
- Badminton (Girls and Boys)
- Basketball (Girls and Boys)
- Chinese Language (Girls and Boys)
- Chinese Orchestra (Girls and Boys)
- Concert Band (Girls and Boys)
- Netball (Girls)
- Table Tennis (Girls and Boys)
- Volleyball (Girls and Boys)
- Wushu (Girls and Boys)
Listed DSA programmes at Greendale Secondary School
- Design, Technology and Engineering (DTE) (Girls and Boys)
- Leadership (Girls and Boys)
- Outdoor Adventure (Girls and Boys)
Questions about these schools
How should I choose between Chung Cheng High School (Main) and Greendale 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: Chung Cheng High School (Main) 2026 · 5D–10M; Greendale Secondary School 2026 · 11–16. PG2 · Non-affiliated: Chung Cheng High School (Main) Not listed; Greendale Secondary School 2026 · 21–23. PG1 · Non-affiliated: Chung Cheng High School (Main) Not listed; Greendale Secondary School 2026 · 25–27.
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.