School MattersGeylang Methodist School (Secondary) vs New Town 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) | New Town 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 | 2 Geylang East Central | 1020 Dover Road |
| Nearest MRT | Aljunied | Dover, Clementi |
| Listed CCAs | 19 | 15 |
| DSA listings | 4 | 6 |
Differences to explore
- CCA
- The records share 6 CCA listings. Geylang Methodist School (Secondary) also lists Basketball (Boys), Boys' Brigade (Boys), Chinese Dance (Girls), Choir (Girls and Boys) and more, which do not appear in the other school's records. New Town Secondary School also lists Art and Crafts (Girls and Boys), Basketball (Girls and Boys), Fencing (Girls and Boys), Guzheng Ensemble (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. New Town Secondary School also lists Basketball (Boys), Concert Band (Girls and Boys), Fencing (Girls and Boys), Guzheng Ensemble (Girls) 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 New Town Secondary School: Dover, Clementi. Compare the full journey from home, including transfers and the walk to school.
Recorded entry ranges
| Compare | Geylang Methodist School (Secondary) | New Town Secondary School |
|---|---|---|
| PG3 · Non-affiliated | 2026 · 11–14 | 2026 · 14–20 |
| PG3 · Affiliated | 2026 · 11–21 | Not listed |
| PG2 · Non-affiliated | 2026 · 21–24 | 2026 · 21–25 |
| PG2 · Affiliated | 2026 · 22–25 | Not listed |
| PG1 · Non-affiliated | 2026 · 25–30 | 2026 · 26–30 |
| 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.
New Town Secondary School
New Town Secondary began on 2 January 1965 to serve Queenstown families, initially drawing pupils from several existing schools and language streams. It officially opened in September 1966. Technical education followed in 1969, when Baharuddin Vocational School merged with it. The school became single-session in 1992 and made its symbolic move to Dover Road in November 1998, with the new campus officially opened in 2000. Its current digital-communication and leadership programmes should be read as present provision, rather than assuming all earlier niches or pre-university classes still operate.
The current ALP, Digital Communicators, Change Makers, gives Sec 1 smartphone-photography workshops during curriculum time, including composition and camera basics. Sec 2 adds stop-motion animation, storytelling and storyboarding. Interest-based work through Infocomm and Art and Crafts CCAs includes photography, video and advertising, with media-literacy workshops or learning journeys for selected pupils. Digital work is linked to art and humanities and can involve community partners. This gives a specific sequence of learning without treating every pupil as enrolled in the same advanced media programme.
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)
New Town Secondary School
- Art and Crafts (Girls and Boys)
- Badminton (Girls and Boys)
- Basketball (Girls and Boys)
- Concert Band (Girls and Boys)
- Fencing (Girls and Boys)
- Football (Boys)
- Girl Guides (Girls)
- Guzheng Ensemble (Girls and Boys)
- 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)
- Softball (Girls)
- Table Tennis (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 New Town Secondary School
- Basketball (Boys)
- Concert Band (Girls and Boys)
- Fencing (Girls and Boys)
- Guzheng Ensemble (Girls)
- Leadership (Girls and Boys)
- Visual Arts (Girls and Boys)
Questions about these schools
How should I choose between Geylang Methodist School (Secondary) and New Town 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; New Town Secondary School 2026 · 14–20. PG3 · Affiliated: Geylang Methodist School (Secondary) 2026 · 11–21; New Town Secondary School Not listed. PG2 · Non-affiliated: Geylang Methodist School (Secondary) 2026 · 21–24; New Town Secondary School 2026 · 21–25. PG2 · Affiliated: Geylang Methodist School (Secondary) 2026 · 22–25; New Town Secondary School Not listed. PG1 · Non-affiliated: Geylang Methodist School (Secondary) 2026 · 25–30; New Town Secondary School 2026 · 26–30. PG1 · Affiliated: Geylang Methodist School (Secondary) 2026 · 25–28; New Town 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.