School MattersChung Cheng High School (Main) vs Presbyterian High 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) | Presbyterian High 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 | 5209 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 6 |
| Nearest MRT | Dakota | Yio Chu Kang |
| Listed CCAs | 22 | 15 |
| DSA listings | 9 | 8 |
Differences to explore
- CCA
- The records share 8 CCA listings. Chung Cheng High School (Main) also lists Art and Crafts (Girls and Boys), Badminton (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. Presbyterian High School also lists Audio Visual Aid (Girls and Boys), Badminton (Boys), Boys' Brigade (Boys), Girls' Brigade (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. Chung Cheng High School (Main) also lists Badminton (Girls and Boys), Chinese Language (Girls and Boys), Chinese Orchestra (Girls and Boys), Netball (Girls) and more, which do not appear in the other school's records. Presbyterian High School also lists Badminton (Boys), Community Youth Leadership (Girls and Boys), Guzheng Ensemble (Girls and Boys), Stem (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; Presbyterian High 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 Presbyterian High School: Yio Chu Kang. Compare the full journey from home, including transfers and the walk to school.
Recorded entry ranges
| Compare | Chung Cheng High School (Main) | Presbyterian High School |
|---|---|---|
| PG3 · Non-affiliated | 2026 · 5D–10M | 2026 · 8–13 |
| PG2 · Non-affiliated | Not listed | 2026 · 21–24 |
| PG1 · Non-affiliated | Not listed | 2026 · 25–28 |
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
Presbyterian High School
The first Li Sun High School pupils arrived on 4 January 1965 at premises lent by Ming Sin School, off Upper Serangoon Road. The name honoured missionary Alan S. Moore Anderson through his Chinese name. The move to Ang Mo Kio and adoption of the Presbyterian High name came in the 1980s. MOE’s heritage account records PRIME redevelopment in 2000 and the opening of the new premises in 2004. Its Christian mission remains part of the school’s stated character-development approach.
The current ALP covers all lower-secondary pupils through Health and Food Science. Secondary 1 pupils use design thinking to prototype soap products and test their effectiveness in reducing virus transmission; the page also describes AI-assisted packaging design. Secondary 2 pupils code micro:bit prototypes around food security. A separate Tier 2 offers learning journeys and STEM competitions, including app development. These descriptions should not be confused with the older forensic and pharmaceutical science programme in the school’s history.
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)
Presbyterian High School
- Audio Visual Aid (Girls and Boys)
- Badminton (Boys)
- Basketball (Girls and Boys)
- Boys' Brigade (Boys)
- Choir (Girls and Boys)
- Concert Band (Girls and Boys)
- English Drama (Girls and Boys)
- Girls' Brigade (Girls)
- Guzheng Ensemble (Girls and Boys)
- Infocomm Technology (Media Production) (Girls and Boys)
- Modern Dance (Girls and Boys)
- National Cadet Corps (NCC) (Sea) (Boys)
- National Police Cadet Corps (NPCC) (Girls and Boys)
- Table Tennis (Girls and Boys)
- Volleyball (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 Presbyterian High School
- Badminton (Boys)
- Basketball (Girls and Boys)
- Community Youth Leadership (Girls and Boys)
- Concert Band (Girls and Boys)
- Guzheng Ensemble (Girls and Boys)
- Stem (Girls and Boys)
- Table Tennis (Girls and Boys)
- Volleyball (Girls and Boys)
Questions about these schools
How should I choose between Chung Cheng High School (Main) and Presbyterian High 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; Presbyterian High School 2026 · 8–13. PG2 · Non-affiliated: Chung Cheng High School (Main) Not listed; Presbyterian High School 2026 · 21–24. PG1 · Non-affiliated: Chung Cheng High School (Main) Not listed; Presbyterian High School 2026 · 25–28.
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.