School MattersChung Cheng High School (Main) vs Raffles Girls' School (Secondary)
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) | Raffles Girls' School (Secondary) |
|---|---|---|
| School type | Co-Ed School | Girls' School |
| Level | Secondary (S1-S4) | Secondary (S1-S4) |
| School tags | SAP · Autonomous | IP |
| Zone | East | South |
| Address | 50 Goodman Road | 2 Braddell Rise |
| Nearest MRT | Dakota | Braddell, Caldecott |
| Listed CCAs | 22 | 35 |
| DSA listings | 9 | 18 |
Differences to explore
- CCA
- The records share 2 CCA listings. Chung Cheng High School (Main) also lists Art and Crafts (Girls and Boys), Badminton (Girls and Boys), Basketball (Girls and Boys), Chinese Calligraphy and Brush Painting (Girls and Boys) and more, which do not appear in the other school's records. Raffles Girls' School (Secondary) also lists Angklung/kulintang Ensemble (Girls), Art and Crafts (Girls), Badminton (Girls), Basketball (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 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. Raffles Girls' School (Secondary) also lists Badminton (Girls) - IP, Basketball (Girls) - IP, Chinese Language (Girls) - IP, Community Youth Leadership (Girls) - IP and more, 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; Raffles Girls' School (Secondary): IP. Check the specific programme your child would enter.
- The daily journey
- Nearby MRT stations listed for Chung Cheng High School (Main): Dakota; for Raffles Girls' School (Secondary): Braddell, Caldecott. Compare the full journey from home, including transfers and the walk to school.
Recorded entry ranges
| Compare | Chung Cheng High School (Main) | Raffles Girls' School (Secondary) |
|---|---|---|
| IP · Non-affiliated | Not listed | 2026 · 4–6 |
| PG3 · Non-affiliated | 2026 · 5D–10M | 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.
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
Raffles Girls' School (Secondary)
RGS dates its establishment to 1879. Its historical milestones explain that the primary and secondary sections separated in 1959: the secondary section moved to Anderson Road, while the primary section remained at Queen Street as RGPS. RGS and RI introduced the six-year Raffles Programme in 2004. RGS moved from Anderson to Braddell in October 2019. The current admissions overview describes the IP as a six-year commitment and strongly discourages transfers, with transfers to other IP schools allowed only in exceptional circumstances. Families should consider the whole pathway, rather than only Year 1 entry.
The Research Studies curriculum begins with Year 1 skills in inquiry, research design, information literacy and data collection. Year 2 moves into school-based projects, specialised clusters or creative problem-solving, including planning, analysis, report writing and oral presentation. Year 3 intensifies this work and includes public presentation or publication opportunities. The page describes possible external mentorship with universities and other institutions, rather than guaranteeing a particular placement to every pupil. Families can ask how project topics, teams and mentors are allocated, and how research deadlines interact with ordinary subject work.
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)
Raffles Girls' School (Secondary)
- Angklung/kulintang Ensemble (Girls)
- Art and Crafts (Girls)
- Badminton (Girls)
- Basketball (Girls)
- Chinese Dance (Girls)
- Chinese Orchestra (Girls)
- Choir (Girls)
- Concert Band (Girls)
- Debating and Public Speaking (Girls)
- Environmental Science (Girls)
- Girl Guides (Girls)
- Girls' Brigade (Girls)
- Guitar Ensemble (Girls)
- Handbell Ensemble (Girls)
- Infocomm Technology (Computing) (Girls)
- Modern Dance (Girls)
- National Cadet Corps (NCC) (Land) (Girls)
- National Police Cadet Corps (NPCC) (Sea) (Girls)
- Netball (Girls)
- Opera/operatta (Girls)
- Photography (Girls)
- Red Cross Youth (Girls)
- Rhythmic Gymnastics (Girls)
- Robotics (Girls)
- Sailing (Girls)
- Shooting (Girls)
- Softball (Girls)
- Squash (Girls)
- Strategy Games (Girls)
- String Ensemble (Girls)
- Swimming (Girls)
- Table Tennis (Girls)
- Tennis (Girls)
- Track and Field (Girls)
- Trampoline (Girls)
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 Raffles Girls' School (Secondary)
- Badminton (Girls) - IP
- Basketball (Girls) - IP
- Chinese Language (Girls) - IP
- Community Youth Leadership (Girls) - IP
- English Language (Girls) - IP
- Malay Language (Girls) - IP
- Mathematics (Girls) - IP
- Music Elective Programme (Girls) - IP
- Netball (Girls) - IP
- Rhythmic Gymnastics (Girls) - IP
- Science (Girls) - IP
- Softball (Girls) - IP
- Squash (Girls) - IP
- Swimming (Girls) - IP
- Table Tennis (Girls) - IP
- Tamil Language (Girls) - IP
- Tennis (Girls) - IP
- Visual Arts (Girls) - IP
Questions about these schools
How should I choose between Chung Cheng High School (Main) and Raffles Girls' School (Secondary)?
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?
IP · Non-affiliated: Chung Cheng High School (Main) Not listed; Raffles Girls' School (Secondary) 2026 · 4–6. PG3 · Non-affiliated: Chung Cheng High School (Main) 2026 · 5D–10M; Raffles Girls' School (Secondary) 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.