School MattersDamai Secondary School vs Yuan Ching Secondary School
Compare recorded PSLE entry ranges, CCAs, DSA programmes and location, with intake years shown alongside the data.
At a glance
| Compare | Damai Secondary School | Yuan Ching Secondary School |
|---|---|---|
| School type | Co-Ed School | Co-Ed School |
| Level | Secondary (S1-S4) | Secondary (S1-S4) |
| School tags | Not listed | Not listed |
| Zone | East | West |
| Address | 4800 Bedok Reservoir Road | 103 Yuan Ching Road |
| Nearest MRT | Bedok Reservoir, Bedok, Tampines | Lakeside |
| Listed CCAs | 15 | 20 |
| DSA listings | 6 | 2 |
Differences to explore
- CCA
- The records share 7 CCA listings. Damai Secondary School also lists Canoeing (Girls), Choir (Girls and Boys), Dragon Boat (Boys), Girl Guides (Girls) and more, which do not appear in the other school's records. Yuan Ching Secondary School also lists Basketball (Boys), Chinese Dance (Girls and Boys), Cross Country (Girls and Boys), Dragon Boat (Girls and 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 0 DSA programme listings. 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. Yuan Ching Secondary School also lists Community Youth Leadership (Girls and Boys), Engineering Innovation and Solutions (Girls and 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 Damai Secondary School: Bedok Reservoir, Bedok, Tampines; for Yuan Ching Secondary School: Lakeside. Compare the full journey from home, including transfers and the walk to school.
Recorded entry ranges
| Compare | Damai Secondary School | Yuan Ching Secondary School |
|---|---|---|
| PG3 · Non-affiliated | 2026 · 10–22 | 2026 · 12–18 |
| PG2 · Non-affiliated | 2026 · 21–25 | 2026 · 21–24 |
| PG1 · Non-affiliated | 2026 · 26–30 | 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
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.
Yuan Ching Secondary School
MOE records Yuan Ching’s establishment in 1978 as an English and Chinese integrated government school and its official opening on 28 August 1980. It became English-medium in 1988 and offered pre-university Arts and Commerce courses between 1987 and 1990. Those courses are historical, not current entry options. The campus was rebuilt from 2006–2009. MOE’s history also retains older Marine Robotics and sports-based programme names; the current school pages describe broader R.E.A.P engineering learning and Community Youth Leadership. Present programme descriptions should therefore be checked against those current pages.
The Applied Learning Programme’s common tier includes coding, an AI camera and land, marine and aerial robotics. Secondary 1 land robotics involves building remote-controlled vehicles; another project adds water-quality sensors to Seaperches for geographical investigation at Jurong Lake Gardens. A programme launched in 2024 uses temperature and humidity sensors with microgreens. Deeper-interest pupils have a separate talent-development route involving advanced construction, Python and other enrichment, with competitions at its higher end. These distinctions matter: shared exposure is not a guarantee of every specialist course, external visit or competition place for every pupil.
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)
Yuan Ching Secondary School
- Art and Crafts (Girls and Boys)
- Basketball (Boys)
- Chinese Dance (Girls and Boys)
- Concert Band (Girls and Boys)
- Cross Country (Girls and Boys)
- Dragon Boat (Girls and Boys)
- English Drama (Girls and Boys)
- Environmental Science (Girls and Boys)
- Football (Boys)
- Guzheng Ensemble (Girls and Boys)
- Indian Dance (Girls and Boys)
- Infocomm Technology (Media Production) (Girls and Boys)
- Lion and Dragon Dance (Girls and Boys)
- Malay Dance (Girls and Boys)
- Media Resource Library (Girls and Boys)
- National Civil Defence Cadet Corps (NCDCC) (Girls and Boys)
- National Police Cadet Corps (NPCC) (Boys)
- Netball (Girls)
- Robotics (Girls and Boys)
- Scouts (Girls and 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 Yuan Ching Secondary School
- Community Youth Leadership (Girls and Boys)
- Engineering Innovation and Solutions (Girls and Boys)
Questions about these schools
How should I choose between Damai Secondary School and Yuan Ching 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; Yuan Ching Secondary School 2026 · 12–18. PG2 · Non-affiliated: Damai Secondary School 2026 · 21–25; Yuan Ching Secondary School 2026 · 21–24. PG1 · Non-affiliated: Damai Secondary School 2026 · 26–30; Yuan Ching Secondary 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.