School MattersGeylang Methodist School (Secondary) vs Nan Hua High School
Compare recorded PSLE entry ranges, CCAs, DSA programmes and location, with intake years shown alongside the data.
At a glance
| Compare | Geylang Methodist School (Secondary) | Nan Hua High School |
|---|---|---|
| School type | Co-Ed School | Co-Ed School |
| Level | Secondary (S1-S4) | Secondary (S1-S4) |
| School tags | Not listed | SAP · Autonomous |
| Zone | East | West |
| Address | 2 Geylang East Central | 41 Clementi Avenue 1 |
| Nearest MRT | Aljunied | Clementi |
| Listed CCAs | 19 | 24 |
| DSA listings | 4 | 17 |
Differences to explore
- CCA
- The records share 10 CCA listings. Geylang Methodist School (Secondary) also lists Chinese Dance (Girls), Football (Boys), Girls' Brigade (Girls), National Police Cadet Corps (NPCC) (Boys) and more, which do not appear in the other school's records. Nan Hua High School also lists Art and Crafts (Girls and Boys), Chinese Calligraphy and Brush Painting (Girls and Boys), Chinese Drama (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 2 DSA programme listings. Geylang Methodist School (Secondary) also lists Chinese Dance (Girls), Volleyball (Boys), which do not appear in the other school's records. Nan Hua High School also lists Basketball (Boys), Chinese Calligraphy (Girls and Boys), Chinese Drama (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.
- Programme tags
- Geylang Methodist School (Secondary): no IP or SAP tag listed; Nan Hua High School: SAP. Check the specific programme your child would enter.
- The daily journey
- Nearby MRT stations listed for Geylang Methodist School (Secondary): Aljunied; for Nan Hua High School: Clementi. Compare the full journey from home, including transfers and the walk to school.
Recorded entry ranges
| Compare | Geylang Methodist School (Secondary) | Nan Hua High School |
|---|---|---|
| PG3 · Non-affiliated | 2026 · 11–14 | 2026 · 5M–10M |
| PG3 · Affiliated | 2026 · 11–21 | Not listed |
| PG2 · Non-affiliated | 2026 · 21–24 | Not listed |
| PG2 · Affiliated | 2026 · 22–25 | Not listed |
| PG1 · Non-affiliated | 2026 · 25–30 | Not listed |
| PG1 · Affiliated | 2026 · 25–28 | Not 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.
Nan Hua High School
Nan Hwa Girls’ School began on Coleman Street in 1917 as a Chinese-medium school supported by Cantonese businessmen. It added secondary classes in 1957 and became fully secondary in 1964. Following relocation to Clementi, it became a co-educational English-medium school in 1984. SAP status followed in 2000; the current Clementi Avenue 1 premises opened for operations in January 2004. It became Nan Hua High and autonomous in 2006, introducing its Bicultural Programme in 2009. This is the secondary school’s history and should be kept distinct from Nan Hua Primary.
The science department says STEM Playground participation is offered during curriculum time to all pupils. It gives examples from the 2025 challenges: a chemical-reaction boat made from recycled bottles and a slow-descending paper helicopter. Beyond these shared experiences, the page describes external competitions and a student physics presentation on water’s surface tension. Such examples show both practical classroom exploration and opportunities for further interest. Awards belong to the participating teams; they should not be treated as a measure of every child’s science attainment or an automatic competition place.
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)
Nan Hua High School
- Art and Crafts (Girls and Boys)
- Badminton (Girls and Boys)
- Basketball (Boys)
- Boys' Brigade (Boys)
- Chinese Calligraphy and Brush Painting (Girls and Boys)
- Chinese Drama (Girls and Boys)
- Chinese Orchestra (Girls and Boys)
- Choir (Girls and Boys)
- Community Service (Girls and Boys)
- Concert Band (Girls and Boys)
- Cross Country (Girls and Boys)
- Design and Innovation (Girls and Boys)
- English Drama (Girls and Boys)
- Girl Guides (Girls)
- Guzheng Ensemble (Girls and Boys)
- Harp Ensemble (Girls and Boys)
- Infocomm Technology (Computing) (Girls and Boys)
- Modern Dance (Girls and Boys)
- National Cadet Corps (NCC) (Land) (Girls and Boys)
- National Police Cadet Corps (NPCC) (Girls and Boys)
- Netball (Girls)
- Softball (Girls)
- St John Brigade (Girls and Boys)
- Table Tennis (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 Nan Hua High School
- Badminton (Girls and Boys)
- Basketball (Boys)
- Chinese Calligraphy (Girls and Boys)
- Chinese Drama (Girls and Boys)
- Chinese Orchestra (Girls and Boys)
- Chinese and Modern Dance (Girls and Boys)
- Choir (Girls and Boys)
- Concert Band (Girls and Boys)
- Cross Country (Girls and Boys)
- Debating (Girls and Boys)
- English Drama (Girls and Boys)
- Guzheng Ensemble (Girls and Boys)
- Harp Ensemble (Girls and Boys)
- Leadership (Girls and Boys)
- Netball (Girls)
- Softball (Girls)
- Table Tennis (Girls and Boys)
Questions about these schools
How should I choose between Geylang Methodist School (Secondary) and Nan Hua High 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; Nan Hua High School 2026 · 5M–10M. PG3 · Affiliated: Geylang Methodist School (Secondary) 2026 · 11–21; Nan Hua High School Not listed. PG2 · Non-affiliated: Geylang Methodist School (Secondary) 2026 · 21–24; Nan Hua High School Not listed. PG2 · Affiliated: Geylang Methodist School (Secondary) 2026 · 22–25; Nan Hua High School Not listed. PG1 · Non-affiliated: Geylang Methodist School (Secondary) 2026 · 25–30; Nan Hua High School Not listed. PG1 · Affiliated: Geylang Methodist School (Secondary) 2026 · 25–28; Nan Hua High 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.