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Geylang Methodist School (Secondary) vs Greendale Secondary School

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

At a glance

CompareGeylang Methodist School (Secondary)Greendale Secondary School
School typeCo-Ed SchoolCo-Ed School
LevelSecondary (S1-S4)Secondary (S1-S4)
School tagsNot listedNot listed
ZoneEastEast
Address2 Geylang East Central51 Edgedale Plains
Nearest MRTAljuniedPunggol, Meridian
Listed CCAs1918
DSA listings43

Differences to explore

CCA
The records share 2 CCA listings. Geylang Methodist School (Secondary) also lists Badminton (Girls and Boys), Basketball (Boys), Boys' Brigade (Boys), Chinese Dance (Girls) and more, which do not appear in the other school's records. Greendale Secondary School also lists Angklung/kulintang Ensemble (Girls and Boys), Art and Crafts (Girls and Boys), Canoeing (Girls and Boys), Chinese Orchestra (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 1 DSA programme listing. Geylang Methodist School (Secondary) also lists Badminton (Girls and Boys), Chinese Dance (Girls), Volleyball (Boys), which do not appear in the other school's records. Greendale Secondary School also lists Design, Technology and Engineering (DTE) (Girls and Boys), Outdoor Adventure (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 Geylang Methodist School (Secondary): Aljunied; for Greendale Secondary School: Punggol, Meridian. Compare the full journey from home, including transfers and the walk to school.

Recorded entry ranges

CompareGeylang Methodist School (Secondary)Greendale Secondary School
PG3 · Non-affiliated2026 · 11–142026 · 11–16
PG3 · Affiliated2026 · 11–21Not listed
PG2 · Non-affiliated2026 · 21–242026 · 21–23
PG2 · Affiliated2026 · 22–25Not listed
PG1 · Non-affiliated2026 · 25–302026 · 25–27
PG1 · Affiliated2026 · 25–28Not listed

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

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.

Greendale Secondary School

Greendale Secondary welcomed its first 320 Secondary 1 pupils on 2 January 2006 and officially opened in 2007. MOE records its first Secondary 4 graduating cohort in 2009, the launch of design-and-engineering and outdoor-adventure programmes in 2014, and Subject-Based Banding for the 2017 Secondary 1 cohort. Those milestones describe the secondary school’s development; they should not be confused with nearby Greendale Primary or used as current subject-placement criteria.

The ALP gives Secondary 1 pupils coding and electronics work with Arduino, including LEDs, buzzers and servo motors, alongside CAD and 3D printing. Secondary 2 adds Annikken Andee interfaces that control projects from mobile devices, plus exposure to AI and drones. The SIT Community Challenge brings pupils together with community organisations to develop solutions and pitch them to judges. The published programme awards YEA (Applied Learning) after completing the Secondary 1–2 programme. Overseas STEM trips and upper-secondary competitions involve selected students.

CCAs and programmes

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)

Greendale Secondary School

  • Angklung/kulintang Ensemble (Girls and Boys)
  • Art and Crafts (Girls and Boys)
  • Canoeing (Girls and Boys)
  • Chinese Orchestra (Girls and Boys)
  • Choir (Girls)
  • Digital Media (Girls and Boys)
  • English Drama (Girls and Boys)
  • Fencing (Girls and Boys)
  • Floorball (Girls and Boys)
  • Football (Boys)
  • Media Resource Library (Girls and Boys)
  • Modern Dance (Girls and Boys)
  • National Cadet Corps (NCC) (Land) (Boys)
  • National Police Cadet Corps (NPCC) (Girls and Boys)
  • Outdoor Adventure (Girls and Boys)
  • Red Cross Youth (Girls and Boys)
  • Robotics (Girls and Boys)
  • Softball (Girls and Boys)

Listed DSA programmes at Geylang Methodist School (Secondary)

  • Badminton (Girls and Boys)
  • Chinese Dance (Girls)
  • Leadership (Girls and Boys)
  • Volleyball (Boys)

Listed DSA programmes at Greendale Secondary School

  • Design, Technology and Engineering (DTE) (Girls and Boys)
  • Leadership (Girls and Boys)
  • Outdoor Adventure (Girls and Boys)

Questions about these schools

How should I choose between Geylang Methodist School (Secondary) and Greendale 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: Geylang Methodist School (Secondary) 2026 · 11–14; Greendale Secondary School 2026 · 11–16. PG3 · Affiliated: Geylang Methodist School (Secondary) 2026 · 11–21; Greendale Secondary School Not listed. PG2 · Non-affiliated: Geylang Methodist School (Secondary) 2026 · 21–24; Greendale Secondary School 2026 · 21–23. PG2 · Affiliated: Geylang Methodist School (Secondary) 2026 · 22–25; Greendale Secondary School Not listed. PG1 · Non-affiliated: Geylang Methodist School (Secondary) 2026 · 25–30; Greendale Secondary School 2026 · 25–27. PG1 · Affiliated: Geylang Methodist School (Secondary) 2026 · 25–28; Greendale Secondary School Not listed.

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.