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Damai Secondary School vs Montfort Secondary School

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

At a glance

CompareDamai Secondary SchoolMontfort Secondary School
School typeCo-Ed SchoolBoys' School
LevelSecondary (S1-S4)Secondary (S1-S4)
School tagsNot listedNot listed
ZoneEastNorth
Address4800 Bedok Reservoir Road50 Hougang Avenue 8
Nearest MRTBedok Reservoir, Bedok, TampinesHougang
Listed CCAs1516
DSA listings66

Differences to explore

CCA
The records share 2 CCA listings. Damai Secondary School also lists Art and Crafts (Girls and Boys), Canoeing (Girls), Choir (Girls and Boys), Concert Band (Girls and Boys) and more, which do not appear in the other school's records. Montfort Secondary School also lists Audio Visual Aid (Boys), Badminton (Boys), Basketball (Boys), Choir (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. Damai Secondary School also lists Canoeing (Girls), Choir (Girls and Boys), Concert Band (Girls and Boys), Girl Guides (Girls) and more, which do not appear in the other school's records. Montfort Secondary School also lists Badminton (Boys), Basketball (Boys), Football (Boys), Softball (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 Damai Secondary School: Bedok Reservoir, Bedok, Tampines; for Montfort Secondary School: Hougang. Compare the full journey from home, including transfers and the walk to school.

Recorded entry ranges

CompareDamai Secondary SchoolMontfort Secondary School
PG3 · Non-affiliated2026 · 10–222026 · 14–22
PG3 · AffiliatedNot listed2026 · 11–22
PG2 · Non-affiliated2026 · 21–252026 · 23–25
PG2 · AffiliatedNot listed2026 · 22–24
PG1 · Non-affiliated2026 · 26–302026 · 27–29
PG1 · AffiliatedNot listed2026 · 26–28

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

Damai Secondary School

Damai Secondary was established in 1993. It merged with Bedok North Secondary in 2018 at the Damai campus, retaining the Damai name. Its earlier development included PRIME upgrading in 2002–2004 and National Education and harmony-themed gardens in 2006 and 2007. This chronology matters for reviews: an alumnus describing school more than a decade ago attended before the merger, while a recent pupil experienced a different school community. Earlier facilities and partnerships should be checked before assuming they still operate in the same way.

The environmental-sciences ALP connects sustainability with several subjects. Secondary 1 studies water reuse, calculates usage and develops language-based advocacy, alongside activities such as Kayak n Klean and rooftop-farm learning. Secondary 2 combines recycled design work for seniors with food-waste learning and microgreens activities. Secondary 3 considers climate issues, composting and reducing food waste. A marine-conservation showcase is dated October 2024. These are concrete programme examples, but that dated event does not establish the current annual itinerary or how often every class visits an outside partner.

Montfort Secondary School

MOE’s history traces Montfort to 1916 and records the separation of junior and secondary schools in 1974. The school’s history describes the move to Hougang Avenue 8 in January 1992 and return after PRIME upgrading in January 2012. The primary school’s 2028 admission of girls does not mean secondary entry changes in that year. In CNA’s April 2026 report, St Gabriel’s Foundation and MOE were still discussing secondary arrangements, while the foundation chairman intended girls to continue there when the first primary cohort graduated. Confirm the eventual secondary intake announcement.

Sec 1 ALP introduces programming, microcontrollers and electronics through design-thinking challenges. Sec 2 adds cloud computing and AI/ML examples, including image recognition, chatbots and self-driving-vehicle training, alongside more advanced electronics. One final product described is a blockchain-inspired smart savings bank that records spending and automates deposits. Further 3D-printing and laser-cutting workshops sit in Tier 2; Maker Club provides a CCA route for fabrication and tinkering. The progression distinguishes broad classroom exposure from the additional opportunities available to interested students.

CCAs and programmes

Damai Secondary School

  • Art and Crafts (Girls and Boys)
  • Canoeing (Girls)
  • Choir (Girls and Boys)
  • Concert Band (Girls and Boys)
  • Dragon Boat (Boys)
  • English Drama (Girls and Boys)
  • Girl Guides (Girls)
  • Guzheng Ensemble (Girls and Boys)
  • Infocomm Technology (Media Production) (Girls and Boys)
  • Malay 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)
  • Rugby (Boys)

Montfort Secondary School

  • Audio Visual Aid (Boys)
  • Badminton (Boys)
  • Basketball (Boys)
  • Choir (Boys)
  • Concert Band (Boys)
  • Design and Innovation (Boys)
  • English Language, Drama and Debating (Boys)
  • Football (Boys)
  • Infocomm Technology (Media Production) (Boys)
  • National Cadet Corps (NCC) (Land) (Boys)
  • National Civil Defence Cadet Corps (NCDCC) (Boys)
  • National Police Cadet Corps (NPCC) (Boys)
  • Rugby (Boys)
  • Scouts (Boys)
  • Softball (Boys)
  • Wushu (Boys)

Listed DSA programmes at Damai Secondary School

  • Canoeing (Girls)
  • Choir (Girls and Boys)
  • Concert Band (Girls and Boys)
  • Girl Guides (Girls)
  • Netball (Girls)
  • Rugby (Boys)

Listed DSA programmes at Montfort Secondary School

  • Badminton (Boys)
  • Basketball (Boys)
  • Football (Boys)
  • Rugby (Boys)
  • Softball (Boys)
  • Wushu (Boys)

Questions about these schools

How should I choose between Damai Secondary School and Montfort Secondary 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: Damai Secondary School 2026 · 10–22; Montfort Secondary School 2026 · 14–22. PG3 · Affiliated: Damai Secondary School Not listed; Montfort Secondary School 2026 · 11–22. PG2 · Non-affiliated: Damai Secondary School 2026 · 21–25; Montfort Secondary School 2026 · 23–25. PG2 · Affiliated: Damai Secondary School Not listed; Montfort Secondary School 2026 · 22–24. PG1 · Non-affiliated: Damai Secondary School 2026 · 26–30; Montfort Secondary School 2026 · 27–29. PG1 · Affiliated: Damai Secondary School Not listed; Montfort Secondary School 2026 · 26–28.

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.