Geylang Methodist School (Secondary) vs St Andrew's School (Secondary)

At a glance

Differences to explore

CCA

The records share 4 CCA listings. Geylang Methodist School (Secondary) also lists Badminton (Girls and Boys), Chinese Dance (Girls), Choir (Girls and Boys), Concert Band (Girls and Boys) and more, which do not appear in the other school's records. St Andrew's School (Secondary) also lists Badminton (Boys), Choir (Boys), Concert Band (Boys), English Drama (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 0 DSA programme listings. Geylang Methodist School (Secondary) also lists Badminton (Girls and Boys), Chinese Dance (Girls), Leadership (Girls and Boys), Volleyball (Boys), which do not appear in the other school's records. St Andrew's School (Secondary) also lists Concert Band (Boys), Football (Boys), Hockey (Boys), Leadership (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 St Andrew's School (Secondary): Potong Pasir. Compare the full journey from home, including transfers and the walk to school.

Recorded entry ranges

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.

• Geylang Methodist School (Secondary)
• Applied Learning Programme (ALP)

St Andrew's School (Secondary)

The school dates its founding to 8 September 1862, when the Anglican Church adopted an earlier Chin Chew Street institution. The Woodsville campus opened in 1940; the secondary school later used a new Potong Pasir site in 1986, before returning to Woodsville in December 2004 as part of St Andrew’s Village. The Village officially opened in August 2006. On 8 September 2025, the junior and secondary schools were renamed St Andrew’s School (Junior) and St Andrew’s School (Secondary), reflecting their shared identity rather than a newly established school.

The science page describes Secondary 1 investigations of Kallang River water quality and its ecosystem, followed by Secondary 2 ecological surveys at the park connector. In the Therapeutic Garden, pupils compare heat absorption across surfaces and containers using data loggers. Upper-secondary science offerings include Biology, Chemistry, Physics and combined-science options. The subject list does not guarantee every combination to every pupil. These practical descriptions show how scientific inquiry is introduced; they do not establish competition entry for all students or measured environmental outcomes.

• School History
• Science

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)

St Andrew's School (Secondary)

• Badminton (Boys)
• Basketball (Boys)
• Boys' Brigade (Boys)
• Choir (Boys)
• Concert Band (Boys)
• English Drama (Boys)
• Football (Boys)
• Hockey (Boys)
• Infocomm Technology (Media Production) (Boys)
• National Cadet Corps (NCC) (Land) (Boys)
• National Police Cadet Corps (NPCC) (Boys)
• Rugby (Boys)
• Scouts (Boys)
• Singapore Youth Flying Club (Boys)
• Squash (Boys)
• Swimming (Boys)
• Tennis (Boys)
• Track and Field (Boys)
• Water Polo (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 St Andrew's School (Secondary)

• Concert Band (Boys)
• Football (Boys)
• Hockey (Boys)
• Leadership (Boys)
• Rugby (Boys)
• Squash (Boys)
• Visual Arts (Boys)
• Water Polo (Boys)

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