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Chung Cheng High School (Yishun) vs St. Patrick's School

Compare recorded PSLE entry ranges, CCAs, DSA programmes and location, with intake years shown alongside the data.

At a glance

CompareChung Cheng High School (Yishun)St. Patrick's School
School typeCo-Ed SchoolBoys' School
LevelSecondary (S1-S4)Secondary (S1-S4)
School tagsNot listedNot listed
ZoneNorthEast
Address11 Yishun Street 61490 East Coast Road
Nearest MRTKhatibMarine Terrace
Listed CCAs2118
DSA listings917

Differences to explore

CCA
The records share 2 CCA listings. Chung Cheng High School (Yishun) also lists Audio Visual Aid (Girls and Boys), Chinese Dance (Girls), Chinese Drama (Girls and Boys), Chinese Drums (Girls and Boys) and more, which do not appear in the other school's records. St. Patrick's School also lists Badminton (Boys), Concert Band (Boys), Cricket (Boys), English Drama (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 1 DSA programme listing. Chung Cheng High School (Yishun) also lists Chinese Dance (Girls), Chinese Orchestra (Girls and Boys), Choir (Girls and Boys), Concert Band (Girls and Boys) and more, which do not appear in the other school's records. St. Patrick's School also lists Badminton (Boys), Community Youth Leadership (Boys), Computational Thinking Skills (Boys), Concert Band (Boys) and more, which do not appear in the other school's records. Listings may be incomplete; confirm availability with each school.
The daily journey
Nearby MRT stations listed for Chung Cheng High School (Yishun): Khatib; for St. Patrick's School: Marine Terrace. Compare the full journey from home, including transfers and the walk to school.

Recorded entry ranges

CompareChung Cheng High School (Yishun)St. Patrick's School
PG3 · Non-affiliated2026 · 6–112026 · 11
PG3 · AffiliatedNot listed2026 · 13–20
PG2 · Non-affiliated2026 · 21–222026 · 21–22
PG2 · AffiliatedNot listed2026 · 21–25
PG1 · Non-affiliated2026 · 25–272026 · 25–27
PG1 · AffiliatedNot listed2026 · 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 (Yishun)

Chung Cheng High Yishun shares its 1939 origins with Chung Cheng Main. When the Goodman Road campus opened in 1947, the original Kim Yam Road campus became the Branch school. It moved to Guillemard Road in 1969, began English-stream classes in 1981, and operated across Guillemard and a Sembawang holding site during preparations for the northern move. The completed Yishun campus brought a new name in 2005; its official opening followed on 30 June 2006.

The aesthetics LLP lists Secondary 2 design-thinking and interest-based workshops, Secondary 1 interactive-video work, photography and engagement with artists. Its tiered structure also includes exhibitions and competitions; the page does not establish that every student receives every listed opportunity. MOE records a food science and technology ALP introduced in 2014. The current ALP page has little readable detail, so families should confirm today's year-level content rather than assume the historical description is the full current programme.

St. Patrick's School

St Patrick’s began in 1933 as a branch of St Joseph’s Institution before becoming a school in its own right. Its building was used as a hospital and then a Japanese administrative facility during the war, returning to the La Salle Brothers in 1946. The primary section separated to become St Stephen’s School in 1957. A co-educational pre-university period ended with a return to an all-boys school in 1978. Its 90th anniversary was celebrated in 2023. The Catholic ethos includes prayers, reflections, Masses and Catholic societies; families should clarify how these experiences apply to pupils of different faiths.

The Music and Music Technology LLP introduces all lower-secondary pupils to instrumental skills, performance and digital music creation. The page describes ukulele group work, a keyboard module involving melody and chords with both hands, and software for arrangements or expressive music cues. Sec 1 orientation includes performances and instrument stations led by Military Band and Guitar Ensemble students. A separate Rock Band Interest Group has weekly guided jamming for interested pupils. Talent shows and lunchtime showcases offer performance platforms, but linked 2021 submissions are historical examples rather than evidence of this year’s event schedule.

CCAs and programmes

Chung Cheng High School (Yishun)

  • Audio Visual Aid (Girls and Boys)
  • Basketball (Boys)
  • Chinese Dance (Girls)
  • Chinese Drama (Girls and Boys)
  • Chinese Drums (Girls and Boys)
  • Chinese Orchestra (Girls and Boys)
  • Choir (Girls and Boys)
  • Concert Band (Girls and Boys)
  • Entrepreneurship (Girls and Boys)
  • Environmental Science (Girls and Boys)
  • Fencing (Girls and Boys)
  • Guzheng Ensemble (Girls and Boys)
  • Journalism (Girls and Boys)
  • Modern Dance (Girls and Boys)
  • National Cadet Corps (NCC) (Air) (Boys)
  • National Police Cadet Corps (NPCC) (Girls and Boys)
  • Outdoor Adventure (Girls and Boys)
  • Scouts (Girls and Boys)
  • St John Brigade (Girls and Boys)
  • Volleyball (Girls and Boys)
  • Wushu (Girls and Boys)

St. Patrick's School

  • Badminton (Boys)
  • Basketball (Boys)
  • Concert Band (Boys)
  • Cricket (Boys)
  • English Drama (Boys)
  • Floorball (Boys)
  • Football (Boys)
  • Golf (Boys)
  • Guitar Ensemble (Boys)
  • Media Resource Library (Boys)
  • Modern Dance (Boys)
  • National Cadet Corps (NCC) (Air) (Boys)
  • National Cadet Corps (NCC) (Land) (Boys)
  • National Police Cadet Corps (NPCC) (Boys)
  • Scouts (Boys)
  • Singapore Youth Flying Club (Boys)
  • Tennis (Boys)
  • Track and Field (Boys)

Listed DSA programmes at Chung Cheng High School (Yishun)

  • Basketball (Boys)
  • Chinese Dance (Girls)
  • Chinese Orchestra (Girls and Boys)
  • Choir (Girls and Boys)
  • Concert Band (Girls and Boys)
  • Guzheng Ensemble (Girls and Boys)
  • Modern Dance (Girls and Boys)
  • Volleyball (Girls and Boys)
  • Wushu (Girls and Boys)

Listed DSA programmes at St. Patrick's School

  • Badminton (Boys)
  • Basketball (Boys)
  • Community Youth Leadership (Boys)
  • Computational Thinking Skills (Boys)
  • Concert Band (Boys)
  • Cricket (Boys)
  • English Drama (Boys)
  • Floorball (Boys)
  • Football (Boys)
  • Golf (Boys)
  • Guitar Ensemble (Boys)
  • Media/Journalism (Boys)
  • Modern Dance (Boys)
  • National Police Cadet Corps (NPCC) (Boys)
  • Scouts (Boys)
  • Tennis (Boys)
  • Track and Field (Boys)

Questions about these schools

How should I choose between Chung Cheng High School (Yishun) and St. Patrick's 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 (Yishun) 2026 · 6–11; St. Patrick's School 2026 · 11. PG3 · Affiliated: Chung Cheng High School (Yishun) Not listed; St. Patrick's School 2026 · 13–20. PG2 · Non-affiliated: Chung Cheng High School (Yishun) 2026 · 21–22; St. Patrick's School 2026 · 21–22. PG2 · Affiliated: Chung Cheng High School (Yishun) Not listed; St. Patrick's School 2026 · 21–25. PG1 · Non-affiliated: Chung Cheng High School (Yishun) 2026 · 25–27; St. Patrick's School 2026 · 25–27. PG1 · Affiliated: Chung Cheng High School (Yishun) Not listed; St. Patrick's 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.