School MattersCompassvale Secondary School vs Geylang Methodist School (Secondary)
Compare recorded PSLE entry ranges, CCAs, DSA programmes and location, with intake years shown alongside the data.
At a glance
| Compare | Compassvale Secondary School | Geylang Methodist School (Secondary) |
|---|---|---|
| School type | Co-Ed School | Co-Ed School |
| Level | Secondary (S1-S4) | Secondary (S1-S4) |
| School tags | Not listed | Not listed |
| Zone | North | East |
| Address | 51 Compassvale Crescent | 2 Geylang East Central |
| Nearest MRT | Sengkang, Compassvale | Aljunied |
| Listed CCAs | 18 | 19 |
| DSA listings | 7 | 4 |
Differences to explore
- CCA
- The records share 7 CCA listings. Compassvale Secondary School also lists Aero-Modelling (Girls and Boys), Basketball (Girls and Boys), Environmental Science (Girls and Boys), Floorball (Girls and Boys) and more, which do not appear in the other school's records. Geylang Methodist School (Secondary) also lists Basketball (Boys), Chinese Dance (Girls), Football (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 1 DSA programme listing. Compassvale Secondary School also lists Environmental Science (Girls and Boys), Floorball (Girls and Boys), Netball (Girls), Robotics (Girls and Boys) and more, which do not appear in the other school's records. Geylang Methodist School (Secondary) also lists Chinese Dance (Girls), Leadership (Girls and Boys), Volleyball (Boys), 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 Compassvale Secondary School: Sengkang, Compassvale; for Geylang Methodist School (Secondary): Aljunied. Compare the full journey from home, including transfers and the walk to school.
Recorded entry ranges
| Compare | Compassvale Secondary School | Geylang Methodist School (Secondary) |
|---|---|---|
| PG3 · Non-affiliated | 2026 · 14–18 | 2026 · 11–14 |
| PG3 · Affiliated | Not listed | 2026 · 11–21 |
| PG2 · Non-affiliated | 2026 · 21–24 | 2026 · 21–24 |
| PG2 · Affiliated | Not listed | 2026 · 22–25 |
| PG1 · Non-affiliated | 2026 · 25–27 | 2026 · 25–30 |
| PG1 · 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
Compassvale Secondary School
Compassvale Secondary began in 2000, spending its first six months at Sengkang Secondary before moving to Compassvale Crescent. The campus officially opened in 2002. MOE’s history records an aeronautics Applied Learning Programme and a community-and-youth-leadership Learning for Life Programme from 2016. The current programme pages show how those themes have developed: aeronautics now sits within ACES, while the current Learning for Life Programme is Green Compass, unified in 2024.
ACES covers Aeronautics, Coding, Engineering and Sustainability. All lower-secondary students take the formal programme, exploring flight principles and working on coding, engineering or green-design projects. The school gives examples such as a motor-operated toy car, a stationery holder with a potted plant and LED memo sheet, and a solar charger. Students completing the programme at the end of Secondary 2 receive Singapore Polytechnic’s Young Engineers Award (ALP). STEM elective modules and visits extend the classroom work. Competitions and specialist CCAs offer further development for talented or strongly interested students; participation in every extension is not promised.
- Compassvale Secondary School
- Learning for Life Programme – Green Compass Programme (LLP – GCP)
- Enhanced Applied Learning Programme – (ALP – ACES)
Geylang Methodist School (Secondary)
Geylang Methodist's origins lie in a class of 27 girls within Geylang Chinese Methodist Church in 1924. Secondary classes began in 1950. In 1984 the institution split into separate primary and secondary schools and became co-educational; the secondary school became single-session in 1999. The schools marked their centenary in 2024 with The Living Gallery heritage museum. The shared heritage should not blur their different programmes: the secondary school's sustainability ALP is distinct from the primary school's English communication programme.
The Tier 1 ALP is integrated into science for all lower-secondary pupils, with one hour a week over ten weeks. Secondary 1 investigates the urban heat-island effect, while Secondary 2 explores urban agriculture through experiments, fieldwork and a mini-project. Tier 2 is for interested Secondary 3 pupils seeking further STEM work. This is a useful distinction between scheduled general exposure and additional opportunities. Parents can ask what the project demands, how work is assessed and how pupils with different science subject levels are supported.
CCAs and programmes
Compassvale Secondary School
- Aero-Modelling (Girls and Boys)
- Badminton (Girls and Boys)
- Basketball (Girls and Boys)
- Boys' Brigade (Boys)
- Choir (Girls and Boys)
- Concert Band (Girls and Boys)
- English Drama (Girls and Boys)
- Environmental Science (Girls and Boys)
- Floorball (Girls and Boys)
- Girl Guides (Girls)
- Media Resource Library (Girls and Boys)
- Modern Dance (Girls and Boys)
- National Cadet Corps (NCC) (Air) (Girls and Boys)
- National Police Cadet Corps (NPCC) (Girls and Boys)
- Netball (Girls)
- Red Cross Youth (Girls and Boys)
- Robotics (Girls and Boys)
- Softball (Boys)
Geylang Methodist School (Secondary)
- Badminton (Girls and Boys)
- Basketball (Boys)
- Boys' Brigade (Boys)
- Chinese Dance (Girls)
- Choir (Girls and Boys)
- Concert Band (Girls and Boys)
- English Drama (Girls and Boys)
- Football (Boys)
- Girl Guides (Girls)
- Girls' Brigade (Girls)
- National Police Cadet Corps (NPCC) (Boys)
- Netball (Girls)
- Photography (Girls and Boys)
- Softball (Girls)
- Strategy Games (Girls and Boys)
- Student Leadership (Council) (Girls and Boys)
- Table Tennis (Girls and Boys)
- Track and Field (Girls and Boys)
- Volleyball (Girls)
Listed DSA programmes at Compassvale Secondary School
- Badminton (Girls and Boys)
- Environmental Science (Girls and Boys)
- Floorball (Girls and Boys)
- Netball (Girls)
- Robotics (Girls and Boys)
- Softball (Boys)
- Stem - Aeronautics (Girls and Boys)
Listed DSA programmes at Geylang Methodist School (Secondary)
- Badminton (Girls and Boys)
- Chinese Dance (Girls)
- Leadership (Girls and Boys)
- Volleyball (Boys)
Questions about these schools
How should I choose between Compassvale Secondary School and Geylang Methodist 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?
PG3 · Non-affiliated: Compassvale Secondary School 2026 · 14–18; Geylang Methodist School (Secondary) 2026 · 11–14. PG3 · Affiliated: Compassvale Secondary School Not listed; Geylang Methodist School (Secondary) 2026 · 11–21. PG2 · Non-affiliated: Compassvale Secondary School 2026 · 21–24; Geylang Methodist School (Secondary) 2026 · 21–24. PG2 · Affiliated: Compassvale Secondary School Not listed; Geylang Methodist School (Secondary) 2026 · 22–25. PG1 · Non-affiliated: Compassvale Secondary School 2026 · 25–27; Geylang Methodist School (Secondary) 2026 · 25–30. PG1 · Affiliated: Compassvale Secondary School Not listed; Geylang Methodist School (Secondary) 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.