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Hai Sing Catholic School vs St. Patrick's School

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

At a glance

CompareHai Sing Catholic SchoolSt. Patrick's School
School typeCo-Ed SchoolBoys' School
LevelSecondary (S1-S4)Secondary (S1-S4)
School tagsNot listedNot listed
ZoneEastEast
Address15 Pasir Ris Street 21490 East Coast Road
Nearest MRTPasir RisMarine Terrace
Listed CCAs1618
DSA listings917

Differences to explore

CCA
The records share 2 CCA listings. Hai Sing Catholic School also lists Badminton (Girls and Boys), Bowling (Girls and Boys), Choir (Girls and Boys), Concert Band (Girls and Boys) and more, which do not appear in the other school's records. St. Patrick's School also lists Badminton (Boys), Basketball (Boys), Concert Band (Boys), Cricket (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. Hai Sing Catholic School also lists Badminton (Girls), Bowling (Girls and Boys), Concert Band (Girls and Boys), Floorball (Girls and Boys) and more, which do not appear in the other school's records. St. Patrick's School also lists Badminton (Boys), Basketball (Boys), Community Youth Leadership (Boys), Computational Thinking Skills (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 Hai Sing Catholic School: Pasir Ris; for St. Patrick's School: Marine Terrace. Compare the full journey from home, including transfers and the walk to school.

Recorded entry ranges

CompareHai Sing Catholic SchoolSt. Patrick's School
PG3 · Non-affiliated2026 · 11–152026 · 11
PG3 · AffiliatedNot listed2026 · 13–20
PG2 · Non-affiliated2026 · 21–232026 · 21–22
PG2 · AffiliatedNot listed2026 · 21–25
PG1 · Non-affiliated2026 · 25–272026 · 25–27
PG1 · AffiliatedNot listed2026 · 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

Hai Sing Catholic School

The Franciscan Missionaries of Mary founded Hai Sing Girls’ High School in 1959 to educate girls from less fortunate families. It became coeducational when it moved to Pasir Ris in 1990, and adopted the Hai Sing Catholic name in 1999. The school reports returning to 9 Pasir Ris Drive 6 in January 2026 after refurbishment from 2023 to 2025. Its account of the 17 April 2026 campus blessing connects that return with its mission-school origins, rather than presenting the school as newly established.

The school’s official FAQ says Catholic student leaders lead morning prayer. Non-Catholic pupils may pray according to their own faith or observe quietly; monthly Mass and Catholic formation are described for Catholic students. This gives families a more useful description of religious participation than the school label alone. The curriculum also includes service, citizenship and career exploration. For a child of another faith, the next useful question is how the school organises the timetable during Catholic-specific sessions and communicates those arrangements to parents.

St. Patrick's School

St Patrick’s began in 1933 as a branch of St Joseph’s Institution before becoming a school in its own right. Its building was used as a hospital and then a Japanese administrative facility during the war, returning to the La Salle Brothers in 1946. The primary section separated to become St Stephen’s School in 1957. A co-educational pre-university period ended with a return to an all-boys school in 1978. Its 90th anniversary was celebrated in 2023. The Catholic ethos includes prayers, reflections, Masses and Catholic societies; families should clarify how these experiences apply to pupils of different faiths.

The Music and Music Technology LLP introduces all lower-secondary pupils to instrumental skills, performance and digital music creation. The page describes ukulele group work, a keyboard module involving melody and chords with both hands, and software for arrangements or expressive music cues. Sec 1 orientation includes performances and instrument stations led by Military Band and Guitar Ensemble students. A separate Rock Band Interest Group has weekly guided jamming for interested pupils. Talent shows and lunchtime showcases offer performance platforms, but linked 2021 submissions are historical examples rather than evidence of this year’s event schedule.

CCAs and programmes

Hai Sing Catholic School

  • Badminton (Girls and Boys)
  • Bowling (Girls and Boys)
  • Choir (Girls and Boys)
  • Concert Band (Girls and Boys)
  • Cross Country (Girls and Boys)
  • English Drama (Girls and Boys)
  • Floorball (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)
  • Robotics (Girls and Boys)
  • Singapore Youth Flying Club (Girls and Boys)
  • St John Brigade (Girls and Boys)
  • Volleyball (Girls)

St. Patrick's School

  • Badminton (Boys)
  • Basketball (Boys)
  • Concert Band (Boys)
  • Cricket (Boys)
  • English Drama (Boys)
  • Floorball (Boys)
  • Football (Boys)
  • Golf (Boys)
  • Guitar Ensemble (Boys)
  • Media Resource Library (Boys)
  • Modern Dance (Boys)
  • National Cadet Corps (NCC) (Air) (Boys)
  • National Cadet Corps (NCC) (Land) (Boys)
  • National Police Cadet Corps (NPCC) (Boys)
  • Scouts (Boys)
  • Singapore Youth Flying Club (Boys)
  • Tennis (Boys)
  • Track and Field (Boys)

Listed DSA programmes at Hai Sing Catholic School

  • Badminton (Girls)
  • Bowling (Girls and Boys)
  • Concert Band (Girls and Boys)
  • Floorball (Girls and Boys)
  • Modern Dance (Girls and Boys)
  • National Cadet Corps (NCC) Land (Boys)
  • National Police Cadet Corps (NPCC) (Girls and Boys)
  • Robotics (Girls and Boys)
  • St John Brigade (Girls and Boys)

Listed DSA programmes at St. Patrick's School

  • Badminton (Boys)
  • Basketball (Boys)
  • Community Youth Leadership (Boys)
  • Computational Thinking Skills (Boys)
  • Concert Band (Boys)
  • Cricket (Boys)
  • English Drama (Boys)
  • Floorball (Boys)
  • Football (Boys)
  • Golf (Boys)
  • Guitar Ensemble (Boys)
  • Media/Journalism (Boys)
  • Modern Dance (Boys)
  • National Police Cadet Corps (NPCC) (Boys)
  • Scouts (Boys)
  • Tennis (Boys)
  • Track and Field (Boys)

Questions about these schools

How should I choose between Hai Sing Catholic School and St. Patrick's 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: Hai Sing Catholic School 2026 · 11–15; St. Patrick's School 2026 · 11. PG3 · Affiliated: Hai Sing Catholic School Not listed; St. Patrick's School 2026 · 13–20. PG2 · Non-affiliated: Hai Sing Catholic School 2026 · 21–23; St. Patrick's School 2026 · 21–22. PG2 · Affiliated: Hai Sing Catholic School Not listed; St. Patrick's School 2026 · 21–25. PG1 · Non-affiliated: Hai Sing Catholic School 2026 · 25–27; St. Patrick's School 2026 · 25–27. PG1 · Affiliated: Hai Sing Catholic School Not listed; St. Patrick's 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.