School MattersGeylang Methodist School (Secondary) vs Naval Base Secondary 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) | Naval Base 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 | North |
| Address | 2 Geylang East Central | 901 Yishun Ring Road |
| Nearest MRT | Aljunied | Khatib |
| Listed CCAs | 19 | 14 |
| DSA listings | 4 | 7 |
Differences to explore
- CCA
- The records share 6 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. Naval Base Secondary School also lists Art and Crafts (Girls and Boys), Basketball (Girls), Football (Girls and Boys), Infocomm Technology (Media Production) (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. Naval Base Secondary School also lists Choir (Girls and Boys), Concert Band (Girls and Boys), Indian Dance (Girls and Boys), Modern Dance (Girls and 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 Geylang Methodist School (Secondary): Aljunied; for Naval Base Secondary School: Khatib. Compare the full journey from home, including transfers and the walk to school.
Recorded entry ranges
| Compare | Geylang Methodist School (Secondary) | Naval Base Secondary School |
|---|---|---|
| PG3 · Non-affiliated | 2026 · 11–14 | 2026 · 13–19 |
| PG3 · Affiliated | 2026 · 11–21 | Not listed |
| PG2 · Non-affiliated | 2026 · 21–24 | 2026 · 21–24 |
| PG2 · Affiliated | 2026 · 22–25 | Not listed |
| PG1 · Non-affiliated | 2026 · 25–30 | 2026 · 25–27 |
| 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.
Naval Base Secondary School
Naval Base Secondary traces its beginnings to 1957, when the British Navy provided land at Bah Tan Road for children of naval-base employees. It was initially a full school; the primary section moved to Canberra School in 1968 and it adopted its secondary-school name. It moved to Yishun Ring Road in July 1988. After a temporary holding site during upgrading, it returned in December 2009 to a campus designed as a garden and giant art gallery. The current art curriculum gives that historical emphasis a practical teaching context.
Lower-secondary pupils have the General Art Programme. Upper-secondary pupils taking art receive the two-year Enhanced Art Programme during curriculum time, with art offered at G1, G2 or G3. The school describes artist mentorship, talks, two art studios, ceramics space and an in-house gallery. Its wider learning framework separates broad experiences from interest-based development and selected advanced opportunities, while also identifying pupils who need structured intervention. EAP access should be read as provision for upper-secondary art students, rather than an extra specialist subject automatically taken by the entire cohort.
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)
Naval Base Secondary School
- Art and Crafts (Girls and Boys)
- Basketball (Girls)
- Choir (Girls and Boys)
- Concert Band (Girls and Boys)
- English Drama (Girls and Boys)
- Football (Girls and Boys)
- Girl Guides (Girls)
- Infocomm Technology (Media Production) (Girls and Boys)
- Modern Dance (Girls and Boys)
- National Cadet Corps (NCC) (Land) (Boys)
- National Police Cadet Corps (NPCC) (Girls and Boys)
- Netball (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 Naval Base Secondary School
- Choir (Girls and Boys)
- Concert Band (Girls and Boys)
- Indian Dance (Girls and Boys)
- Leadership (Girls and Boys)
- Modern Dance (Girls and Boys)
- Table Tennis (Girls and Boys)
- Visual Arts (Girls and Boys)
Questions about these schools
How should I choose between Geylang Methodist School (Secondary) and Naval Base 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; Naval Base Secondary School 2026 · 13–19. PG3 · Affiliated: Geylang Methodist School (Secondary) 2026 · 11–21; Naval Base Secondary School Not listed. PG2 · Non-affiliated: Geylang Methodist School (Secondary) 2026 · 21–24; Naval Base Secondary School 2026 · 21–24. PG2 · Affiliated: Geylang Methodist School (Secondary) 2026 · 22–25; Naval Base Secondary School Not listed. PG1 · Non-affiliated: Geylang Methodist School (Secondary) 2026 · 25–30; Naval Base Secondary School 2026 · 25–27. PG1 · Affiliated: Geylang Methodist School (Secondary) 2026 · 25–28; Naval Base 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.