School MattersDunman Secondary School vs St. Hilda's Secondary School
Compare recorded PSLE entry ranges, CCAs, DSA programmes and location, with intake years shown alongside the data.
At a glance
| Compare | Dunman Secondary School | St. Hilda's Secondary School |
|---|---|---|
| School type | Co-Ed School | Co-Ed School |
| Level | Secondary (S1-S4) | Secondary (S1-S4) |
| School tags | Autonomous | Not listed |
| Zone | East | East |
| Address | 21 Tampines Street 45 | 2 Tampines Street 82 |
| Nearest MRT | Tampines East | Tampines, Tampines West |
| Listed CCAs | 17 | 19 |
| DSA listings | 9 | 5 |
Differences to explore
- CCA
- The records share 8 CCA listings. Dunman Secondary School also lists Basketball (Girls and Boys), Choir (Girls and Boys), Environmental Science (Girls and Boys), Football (Girls) and more, which do not appear in the other school's records. St. Hilda's Secondary School also lists Art and Crafts (Girls and Boys), Audio Visual Aid (Girls and Boys), Boys' Brigade (Boys), Choir (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 2 DSA programme listings. Dunman Secondary School also lists Basketball (Girls and Boys), Choir (Girls and Boys), Concert Band (Girls and Boys), Football (Girls) and more, which do not appear in the other school's records. St. Hilda's Secondary School also lists Floorball (Girls), Hockey (Boys), Volleyball (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 Dunman Secondary School: Tampines East; for St. Hilda's Secondary School: Tampines, Tampines West. Compare the full journey from home, including transfers and the walk to school.
Recorded entry ranges
| Compare | Dunman Secondary School | St. Hilda's Secondary School |
|---|---|---|
| PG3 · Non-affiliated | 2026 · 6–14 | 2026 · 12–14 |
| PG3 · Affiliated | Not listed | 2026 · 12–22 |
| PG2 · Non-affiliated | 2026 · 21–23 | 2026 · 21–23 |
| PG2 · Affiliated | Not listed | 2026 · 22–25 |
| PG1 · Non-affiliated | 2026 · 25–27 | 2026 · 25–27 |
| PG1 · Affiliated | Not listed | 2026 · 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.
How to choose between them
Both are solid East Zone schools, but they serve very different students. Dunman casts a wide net — COP 6 to 14 means it's genuinely accessible to a broad range of AL scores, with 9 DSA pathways to boot. St. Hilda's is a tighter fit: nearly a century of heritage, clear Anglican values, and a cohesive community for the right family.
Consider Dunman Secondary School if…
- Wider COP range suits students across many AL scores
- 9 DSA areas give more pathways for talented kids
Consider St. Hilda's Secondary School if…
- Nearly 100-year heritage with strong Anglican community values
- Tight COP band means a more homogeneous peer group
Pick Dunman for flexibility and options; pick St. Hilda's if heritage and values alignment matter most to your family.
Get to know each school
Dunman Secondary School
Dunman Secondary began at Haig Road in 1963 as Dunman Integrated Secondary School, initially with three language streams. It moved to Tampines Street 45 in 1990 and gained autonomous status in 2000. MOE records its Life Sciences Training and Research Centre and East Zone science-innovation role from 2001. The original language streams and former pre-university classes are history. Families should distinguish this Tampines secondary school from Dunman High’s SAP and six-year IP arrangements; the similar English names do not imply the same curriculum.
STEMviaDT describes applying design thinking to real-world challenges, with previous projects including a karaoke app and an essential-services app for seniors. The talent-development page separately records ELIXiR+ examples such as upcycling jeans into bags, hydroponics, a load-bearing-chair challenge and competition training. Its primary-school outreach and old 2022 DSA criteria should not be mistaken for an enrolled secondary pupil’s entitlement. The examples illustrate possible work; the pages do not establish that every pupil does every specialist activity or follows one fixed project timetable.
St. Hilda's Secondary School
St Hilda’s traces its beginnings to Bethel English School, established on Ceylon Road in 1929. Archdeacon Graham White acquired it in 1934 and affiliated it to the Anglican Diocese. The school moved to Tampines and separated into primary and secondary schools in 1988; boys joined in 1989, and the two schools were officially opened in July 1990. In 2012, the secondary school’s Student Activity Centre opened with two indoor sports halls and a rooftop hockey pitch. Its 2024 ninetieth-anniversary programme included 90 Acts of Kindness. These milestones explain the school’s history without implying the primary and secondary curricula are interchangeable.
The iTHink Applied Learning Programme began with Secondary 1 in 2015. Its current description gives a progression: Secondary 1 has weekly Drama in Education lessons involving scripts, improvisation and speaking, plus an oracy project culminating in a podcast. Secondary 2 combines a local heritage learning journey with researched class debates. Secondary 3 brings together Social Studies issue investigation, CCE service and English advocacy in an integrated project. Pupils examine an issue, propose solutions and act on recommendations. These are specified learning activities; the stated aim of producing confident, caring and disciplined leaders is an aim rather than a measured result for every pupil.
CCAs and programmes
Dunman Secondary School
- Badminton (Boys)
- Basketball (Girls and Boys)
- Choir (Girls and Boys)
- Concert Band (Girls and Boys)
- English Drama (Girls and Boys)
- Environmental Science (Girls and Boys)
- Football (Girls)
- Guitar Ensemble (Girls and Boys)
- Infocomm Technology (Computing) (Girls and Boys)
- Infocomm Technology (Media Production) (Girls and Boys)
- Modern Dance (Girls and Boys)
- National Cadet Corps (NCC) (Air) (Boys)
- National Police Cadet Corps (NPCC) (Girls and Boys)
- Netball (Girls)
- Red Cross Youth (Girls and Boys)
- Scouts (Girls and Boys)
- Volleyball (Boys)
St. Hilda's Secondary School
- Art and Crafts (Girls and Boys)
- Audio Visual Aid (Girls and Boys)
- Badminton (Boys)
- Boys' Brigade (Boys)
- Choir (Girls)
- Concert Band (Girls and Boys)
- English Drama (Girls and Boys)
- Floorball (Girls)
- Girls' Brigade (Girls)
- Guitar Ensemble (Girls and Boys)
- Handbell Ensemble (Girls and Boys)
- Hockey (Boys)
- Infocomm Technology (Computing) (Girls and Boys)
- Media Resource Library (Girls and Boys)
- National Civil Defence Cadet Corps (NCDCC) (Girls and Boys)
- National Police Cadet Corps (NPCC) (Girls and Boys)
- Netball (Girls)
- Photography (Girls and Boys)
- Volleyball (Boys)
Listed DSA programmes at Dunman Secondary School
- Badminton (Boys)
- Basketball (Girls and Boys)
- Choir (Girls and Boys)
- Concert Band (Girls and Boys)
- Football (Girls)
- Leadership (Girls and Boys)
- Netball (Girls)
- Stem (Girls and Boys)
- Volleyball (Boys)
Listed DSA programmes at St. Hilda's Secondary School
- Badminton (Boys)
- Floorball (Girls)
- Hockey (Boys)
- Netball (Girls)
- Volleyball (Girls and Boys)
Questions about these schools
How should I choose between Dunman Secondary School and St. Hilda's 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: Dunman Secondary School 2026 · 6–14; St. Hilda's Secondary School 2026 · 12–14. PG3 · Affiliated: Dunman Secondary School Not listed; St. Hilda's Secondary School 2026 · 12–22. PG2 · Non-affiliated: Dunman Secondary School 2026 · 21–23; St. Hilda's Secondary School 2026 · 21–23. PG2 · Affiliated: Dunman Secondary School Not listed; St. Hilda's Secondary School 2026 · 22–25. PG1 · Non-affiliated: Dunman Secondary School 2026 · 25–27; St. Hilda's Secondary School 2026 · 25–27. PG1 · Affiliated: Dunman Secondary School Not listed; St. Hilda's 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.