School MattersChung Cheng High School (Main) vs Guangyang 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) | Guangyang 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 | South |
| Address | 50 Goodman Road | 8 Bishan Street 12 |
| Nearest MRT | Dakota | Bishan |
| Listed CCAs | 22 | 13 |
| DSA listings | 9 | 5 |
Differences to explore
- CCA
- The records share 7 CCA listings. Chung Cheng High School (Main) also lists Art and Crafts (Girls and Boys), Chinese Calligraphy and Brush Painting (Girls and Boys), Chinese Chess (Girls and Boys), Chinese Drama (Girls and Boys) and more, which do not appear in the other school's records. Guangyang Secondary School also lists Cross Country (Girls and Boys), Environmental Science (Girls and Boys), Football (Boys), Infocomm Technology (Media Production) (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 2 DSA programme listings. Chung Cheng High School (Main) also lists Chinese Language (Girls and Boys), Chinese Orchestra (Girls and Boys), Concert Band (Girls and Boys), Netball (Girls) and more, which do not appear in the other school's records. Guangyang Secondary School also lists Community Youth Leadership (Girls and Boys), Cross Country (Girls and Boys), English Drama (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; Guangyang 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 Guangyang Secondary School: Bishan. Compare the full journey from home, including transfers and the walk to school.
Recorded entry ranges
| Compare | Chung Cheng High School (Main) | Guangyang Secondary School |
|---|---|---|
| PG3 · Non-affiliated | 2026 · 5D–10M | 2026 · 9–22 |
| PG2 · Non-affiliated | Not listed | 2026 · 21–25 |
| PG1 · Non-affiliated | Not listed | 2026 · 26–30 |
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
Guangyang Secondary School
Guangyang traces its roots to Kong Yiong School, founded in 1918 to offer Chinese primary education. It became Kong Yiong High School in 1959, then split into primary and secondary schools in 1984. MOE records the secondary closure in 1986, a new Bishan school in 1987 and an official opening in 1990. Guangyang Secondary merged with Braddell-Westlake in 2006. The primary school’s separate relocation belongs to a different stage; its later programmes should not be attributed to the secondary school.
The STEM ALP runs during curriculum time for all lower-secondary pupils. Secondary 1 designs and tests solar-powered cars, applying energy, forces and motion through prototypes and a friendly race. Secondary 2 investigates a fictional case using fingerprints, simulated drug tests and an autopsy report, ending with a written report. Food security and hydroponics are other stated themes. These are classroom applications of science; the forensic exercise is not a real criminal investigation or professional qualification.
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)
Guangyang Secondary School
- Badminton (Girls and Boys)
- Basketball (Girls and Boys)
- Concert Band (Girls and Boys)
- Cross Country (Girls and Boys)
- English Drama (Girls and Boys)
- Environmental Science (Girls and Boys)
- Football (Boys)
- Infocomm Technology (Media Production) (Girls and Boys)
- Modern Dance (Girls and Boys)
- National Cadet Corps (NCC) (Land) (Boys)
- National Police Cadet Corps (NPCC) (Girls and Boys)
- Red Cross Youth (Girls and Boys)
- Rockwall Climbing (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 Guangyang Secondary School
- Badminton (Girls and Boys)
- Basketball (Girls and Boys)
- Community Youth Leadership (Girls and Boys)
- Cross Country (Girls and Boys)
- English Drama (Girls and Boys)
Questions about these schools
How should I choose between Chung Cheng High School (Main) and Guangyang 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; Guangyang Secondary School 2026 · 9–22. PG2 · Non-affiliated: Chung Cheng High School (Main) Not listed; Guangyang Secondary School 2026 · 21–25. PG1 · Non-affiliated: Chung Cheng High School (Main) Not listed; Guangyang Secondary School 2026 · 26–30.
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.