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Greenridge Secondary School vs Woodgrove Secondary School

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

At a glance

CompareGreenridge Secondary SchoolWoodgrove Secondary School
School typeCo-Ed SchoolCo-Ed School
LevelSecondary (S1-S4)Secondary (S1-S4)
School tagsNot listedNot listed
ZoneWestNorth
Address31 Gangsa Road3 Woodlands Avenue 6
Nearest MRTBukit Panjang, PetirWoodlands, Woodlands South
Listed CCAs1515
DSA listings42

Differences to explore

CCA
The records share 9 CCA listings. Greenridge Secondary School also lists Girls' Brigade (Girls), National Civil Defence Cadet Corps (NCDCC) (Girls and Boys), Rugby (Boys), Scouts (Girls and Boys) and more, which do not appear in the other school's records. Woodgrove Secondary School also lists Badminton (Girls and Boys), Basketball (Girls and Boys), Chinese Orchestra (Girls and Boys), Choir (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. Greenridge Secondary School also lists Debating and Public Speaking (Girls and Boys), Media/Journalism (Girls and Boys), Rugby (Boys), which do not appear in the other school's records. Woodgrove Secondary School also lists Science for Sustainable Development (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 Greenridge Secondary School: Bukit Panjang, Petir; for Woodgrove Secondary School: Woodlands, Woodlands South. Compare the full journey from home, including transfers and the walk to school.

Recorded entry ranges

CompareGreenridge Secondary SchoolWoodgrove Secondary School
PG3 · Non-affiliated2026 · 11–222026 · 14–19
PG2 · Non-affiliated2026 · 21–252026 · 21–24
PG1 · Non-affiliated2026 · 26–282026 · 25–28

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

Greenridge Secondary School

Today’s Greenridge Secondary was formed in 2023 from the former Greenridge and Fajar schools. Its heritage includes Dunearn Secondary Technical, established in 1964 and renamed Greenridge after its 1992 move, and Chestnut Drive, whose first pupils arrived in 1968. The detailed heritage account dates the formal Fajar–Chestnut Drive merger to 2016, following preparations in 2015. Fajar returned to its upgraded Gangsa Road campus in 2018. Accounts written before 2023 therefore describe predecessor schools rather than the present merged community.

The current ALP page, updated on 2 October 2026, focuses on communication through English and Mother Tongue languages. All lower-secondary pupils receive Tier 1 exposure: Secondary 1 creates digital stories and podcasts; Secondary 2 researches, interviews and produces video documentaries about social issues. Further talent development covers debating, emceeing, journalism and digital media. The site separately labels older material as archived prior to 2026. The current account is used here rather than combining those versions into one programme.

Woodgrove Secondary School

Woodgrove Secondary was established in 2000 at 3 Woodlands Avenue 6 and officially opened on 5 July 2002. The MOE history records its designation as the North Zone Centre of Excellence for Design and Technology in 2005, environmental niche status in 2012, a Community and Youth Leadership LLP in 2014 and a Materials Science for Sustainable Living ALP in 2015. The current ALP’s sustainability emphasis therefore has a documented background. These milestones describe development over time, rather than confirm that every earlier facility or programme remains unchanged for an incoming cohort.

The current STEM for Sustainable Living in the Community ALP has two tiers. Tier 1 introduces sustainability issues through related subjects and encourages sustainable practices in the community. All pupils are described as receiving hands-on Design Thinking and Coding learning. Tier 2 is for those with interest or aptitude, offering examples such as workshops, webinars, pupil-initiated projects, Environment Ambassador roles and exchanges with South Korea or Taiwan. These extensions are opportunities, not a promise that every pupil travels abroad. Ask which projects run for the relevant cohort and how participation in the deeper tier is decided.

CCAs and programmes

Greenridge Secondary School

  • Concert Band (Girls and Boys)
  • English Drama (Girls and Boys)
  • Football (Boys)
  • Girls' Brigade (Girls)
  • Infocomm Technology (Media Production) (Girls and Boys)
  • Modern Dance (Girls and Boys)
  • National Cadet Corps (NCC) (Land) (Boys)
  • National Civil Defence Cadet Corps (NCDCC) (Girls and Boys)
  • National Police Cadet Corps (NPCC) (Girls and Boys)
  • Netball (Girls)
  • Robotics (Girls and Boys)
  • Rugby (Boys)
  • Scouts (Girls and Boys)
  • Tchoukball (Girls and Boys)
  • Volleyball (Girls)

Woodgrove Secondary School

  • Badminton (Girls and Boys)
  • Basketball (Girls and Boys)
  • Chinese Orchestra (Girls and Boys)
  • Choir (Girls and Boys)
  • Concert Band (Girls and Boys)
  • English Drama (Girls and Boys)
  • Environmental Science (Girls and Boys)
  • Football (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)
  • Robotics (Girls and Boys)
  • Singapore Youth Flying Club (Girls and Boys)

Listed DSA programmes at Greenridge Secondary School

  • Community Youth Leadership (Girls and Boys)
  • Debating and Public Speaking (Girls and Boys)
  • Media/Journalism (Girls and Boys)
  • Rugby (Boys)

Listed DSA programmes at Woodgrove Secondary School

  • Community Youth Leadership (Girls and Boys)
  • Science for Sustainable Development (Girls and Boys)

Questions about these schools

How should I choose between Greenridge Secondary School and Woodgrove 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: Greenridge Secondary School 2026 · 11–22; Woodgrove Secondary School 2026 · 14–19. PG2 · Non-affiliated: Greenridge Secondary School 2026 · 21–25; Woodgrove Secondary School 2026 · 21–24. PG1 · Non-affiliated: Greenridge Secondary School 2026 · 26–28; Woodgrove Secondary School 2026 · 25–28.

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.