School MattersChung Cheng High School (Main) vs Temasek Junior College
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) | Temasek Junior College |
|---|---|---|
| School type | Co-Ed School | Co-Ed School |
| Level | Secondary (S1-S4) | Secondary (S1-S4) |
| School tags | SAP · Autonomous | IP |
| Zone | East | East |
| Address | 50 Goodman Road | 2 Tampines Avenue 9 Temasek Junior College |
| Nearest MRT | Dakota | Tampines East |
| Listed CCAs | 22 | 23 |
| DSA listings | 9 | 19 |
Differences to explore
- CCA
- The records share 10 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 Orchestra (Girls and Boys) and more, which do not appear in the other school's records. Temasek Junior College also lists Bowling (Girls and Boys), Community Service (Girls and Boys), Debating and Public Speaking (Girls and Boys), Floorball (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 4 DSA programme listings. Chung Cheng High School (Main) also lists Chinese Language (Girls and Boys), Chinese Orchestra (Girls and Boys), Table Tennis (Girls and Boys), Volleyball (Girls and Boys) and more, which do not appear in the other school's records. Temasek Junior College also lists Bowling (Girls and Boys), Chinese Drama (Girls and Boys), Choir (Girls and Boys), English Drama (Girls and Boys) 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; Temasek Junior College: IP. Check the specific programme your child would enter.
- The daily journey
- Nearby MRT stations listed for Chung Cheng High School (Main): Dakota; for Temasek Junior College: Tampines East. Compare the full journey from home, including transfers and the walk to school.
Recorded entry ranges
| Compare | Chung Cheng High School (Main) | Temasek Junior College |
|---|---|---|
| IP · Non-affiliated | Not listed | 2026 · 4–8 |
| 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
Temasek Junior College
Temasek JC began in 1977 in Bedok, taking Singapore’s old name, meaning “Sea Town”. Its early teachers developed the motto For College, For Nation. MOE records the Humanities Scholarship centre from 1982, Music Elective Scholarship centre from 1986 and Chinese Language Elective Scholarship centre from 1990. The six-year Integrated Programme launched in 2013, following an earlier four-year programme in 2005. These milestones explain the specialist strands available today; they should not be read as every student receiving a scholarship or taking every elective.
The college’s later relocation notice puts the former Tampines JC holding site in use from January 2024 through December 2027, with the rebuilt Bedok campus expected from January 2028. This supersedes the older 2022/2025 timeline still displayed in MOE’s history page. The rebuilding page describes planned separate IP and JC teaching blocks, configurable learning spaces, sports and music facilities, and a heritage trail. These are future facilities, not the current holding-campus offer. Check the latest confirmed move date and both journeys when considering a cohort that may study across the transition.
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)
Temasek Junior College
- Badminton (Girls and Boys)
- Basketball (Girls and Boys)
- Bowling (Girls and Boys)
- Chinese Drama (Girls and Boys)
- Choir (Girls and Boys)
- Community Service (Girls and Boys)
- Concert Band (Girls and Boys)
- Debating and Public Speaking (Girls and Boys)
- English Drama (Girls and Boys)
- Floorball (Boys)
- Football (Boys)
- Guitar Ensemble (Girls and Boys)
- Infocomm Technology (Media Production) (Girls and Boys)
- Malay Culture and Language (Girls and Boys)
- Modern Dance (Girls and Boys)
- Netball (Girls)
- Outdoor Adventure (Girls and Boys)
- Shooting (Girls and Boys)
- String Ensemble (Girls and Boys)
- Student Leadership (Council) (Girls and Boys)
- Table Tennis (Girls and Boys)
- Taekwondo (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 Temasek Junior College
- Badminton (Girls and Boys)
- Basketball (Girls and Boys)
- Bowling (Girls and Boys)
- Chinese Drama (Girls and Boys)
- Choir (Girls and Boys)
- Concert Band (Girls and Boys)
- English Drama (Girls and Boys)
- Floorball (Boys)
- Football (Boys)
- Guitar Ensemble (Girls and Boys)
- Humanities Programme (Girls and Boys)
- Leadership (Girls and Boys)
- Modern Dance (Girls and Boys)
- Music Elective Programme (MEP) (Girls and Boys)
- Netball (Girls)
- Shooting (Girls and Boys)
- String Ensemble (Girls and Boys)
- Taekwondo (Girls and Boys)
- Volleyball (Girls)
Questions about these schools
How should I choose between Chung Cheng High School (Main) and Temasek Junior College?
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; Temasek Junior College 2026 · 4–8. PG3 · Non-affiliated: Chung Cheng High School (Main) 2026 · 5D–10M; Temasek Junior College 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.